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Summary
Agility is precision advertising. We enable companies to advertise to their audiences across millions of devices, apps, streaming TV, and Audio - to reach prospects wherever they are at precisely the right moment. We extend a company s reach beyond paid search and social with precision. We target medium enterprises with $50M to $2B in revenue.
As the Director of Finance, you will play a strategic role in driving excellent financial operations and measurement and using your financial skills to improve the business as a whole.
History
Since its founding in 2018, Agility has made significant strides in the ad tech industry. Initially founded to serve the programmatic needs of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), Agility identified a gap in the market in 2021 for an enterprise-grade advertising platform. This insight led to a strategic pivot, defining a new space in the ad tech industry: Precision Advertising.
This evolution transformed Agility into a high-growth tech company and enabled a round of venture funding. Agility is now the leader in precision advertising technology.
Agility Positioning
We are the only complete precision advertising platform. We are the only platform bringing together all unique audience data sources to enable hyper-targeting. Our customers choose us because Agility s precision advertising addresses their unique needs in ways that cannot be found anywhere else. Our technology delivers unforgettable advertising experiences to the right buyer at the right time and on the right platform (wherever they are, across channels), and it tracks the impact of that experience - accelerating and improving the buyer s journey.
Growth Goals
Agility continues to experience exceptional growth and is forecasted to continue this trend well into 2025 and beyond.
Our Culture
Culture is something we obsess about and believe is foundational to all of our success. Everyone here is striving to do the best work of their lives but allowed to make mistakes and learn and grow at the same time.
These three cultural pillars are our secret sauce.
- We are people-first
- We work smart
- We take extreme ownership of our work
Every process, policy, and plan in our organization is viewed through this lens, and we leverage these pillars to drive our business forward. Our customers are people, and we put them first, work smart on their behalf, and take extreme ownership of their business outcomes. The customer experience drives our strategy, roadmap, and expectations of ourselves. We thrive on customer interaction as we seek to understand their unique needs. We recognize the rare opportunity for growth that is in front of us, and we are thrilled at the prospect of bringing on talented, smart, and driven team members to be a part of it!
This is a place where you can take chances, take on new responsibilities, and gain career-changing knowledge, skills, and experience.
Director of Finance Definition of Success and Role Details
What value does a Director of Finance bring to the company?
The Director of Finance is a member of Agility s operations team but works as a distributive member of both Revenue and Product teams based on need. We expect you to play a strategic role by driving excellent financial operations and measuring all key initiatives. You ll use a financial lens to improve the business as a whole, including helping the leadership team prioritize the right initiatives and ensuring their success.
- You collaborate to facilitate an experience of confidence and clarity for the leadership team in the company s financial reporting, revenue forecasting, and cash flow planning.
- You enable a smooth execution of accounting functions with process development, oversight, audit, and support in reconciliation and period closures.
- You consistently act as a valuable resource of financial and accounting expertise for the company, applying this expertise to solve problems and incrementally increase the company s efficiencies and returns.
What does the day-to-day look like for a Director of Finance at Agility?
Your actual day-to-day may vary, but you can expect a regular day to include these essential duties and responsibilities:
Financial Planning and Analysis:
- Develop and maintain financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term strategic planning.
- Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and provide insights to optimize profitability and operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and monitor financial metrics.
Accounting Management:
- Oversee general accounting functions, including but not limited to reconciliation of payables and receivables, reconciliation of cash transactions and treasury flow, and expense recognition and allocation.
- Implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards.
- Streamline accounting processes and timelines to enhance operational effectiveness and cost efficiency.
Strategic Projects:
- Lead and manage strategic projects to drive growth, improve operational effectiveness, and maximize shareholder value.
- Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and threats in the industry landscape.
- Collaborate with executive leadership to develop and execute strategic initiatives aligned with the company's objectives, including heavily supporting investor reporting and fundraising initiatives.
- Cross-functional Collaboration:
- Partner with leadership from Revenue and Product teams to continuously foster budget visibility, adherence, and analysis of operational investments.
- Serve as a key liaison between finance and other business units to facilitate communication and drive decision-making.
What educational background and professional experience does a Director of Finance need to have?
Education and experience can vary for the Director of Finance, but ideally, you will have the following:
- A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field; an MBA or relevant advanced degree is preferred. CPA is a plus.
- 8+ years of experience in corporate finance, strategic planning, or related roles with a thorough understanding of financial statements and budget/forecasting cycles
- 3+ years of management or supervisory experience.
- Experience in the software or advertising industry is preferred but not required.
- Created/maintained full cycle budget process for mid-sized companies.
What kinds of skills and qualities does a Director of Finance need to have?
The Director of Finance must possess a varying set of skills and have a drive to improve the processes currently in place. These skills include:
- Strong financial acumen with financial modeling, budgeting, and analysis proficiency.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
- Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and managing strategic projects from inception to implementation.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and quality of work.
- Proficiency in Google Suite, QuickBooks, and other relevant software applications.
Compensation
- Base Salary: Salary will depend on experience and ability. We typically pay above-market rates for the best talent.
- Variable Compensation: An annual bonus potential of up to 8% of the base, paid quarterly based on goal completion and KPI fulfillment.
- Healthcare: We pay 100% of the healthcare, dental, and vision premium for you and your dependents. Benefits will be effective the 1st day of your first full month.
- Agility Lunches: Agility provides you with a weekly stipend of $50 to support your nutrition and keep you fueled at work!
- Paid Time Off: Uncapped
- Stock Options: Equity is subject to the rollout of Agility s stock option plan, which is currently projected for mid-Q2 2024.
Can t wait to meet you and share all the details!
Matt Behrend
President