Head of Finance - NYC

Who We Are

Verve has created a more efficient and privacy‑focused way to buy and monetize advertising. Verve is an ecosystem of demand and supply technologies fusing data, media, and technology together to deliver results and growth to both advertisers and publishers–no matter the screen or location, no matter who, what, or where a customer is. With 30 offices across the globe and an eye on servicing forward‑thinking advertising customers, Verve’s solutions are trusted by more than 90 of the United States’ top 100 advertisers, 4,000 publishers globally, and the world’s top demand‑side platforms. Learn more at

Job Description

Reporting into the VP Business Finance, this highly visible leadership role is responsible for driving financial performance and ensuring effective, well‑controlled financial operations within Verve Marketplace, the largest AdTech Business Unit. Aligned with our centralized Finance Operating Model, the role oversees commercial finance, financial operations, and legal entity accounting. It partners closely with Business Unit leadership to support commercial decision‑making while ensuring alignment with Group Finance standards, processes, and governance. This is a hybrid position with three days per week in our NYC office.

Role Overview

Financial Operations (FinOps)

• Oversee commercial financial operations across the Business Unit, including revenue tracking, cost management, and working capital visibility.
• Drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes.
• Ensure consistency, accuracy, and integrity of financial data across systems and reporting.

Legal Entity Accounting

• Oversee and support accurate and timely financial close processes in coordination with Group Finance.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of Business Unit financial inputs into Group reporting.
• Act as the key Business Unit contact for accounting‑related matters, ensuring compliance with Group policies and local regulatory requirements.

Governance & Controls

• Ensure adherence to internal controls, financial policies, and governance standards.
• Support the implementation of Group‑led finance initiatives, systems, and processes.
• Identify, manage, and elevate financial risks within the Business Unit as appropriate.

Strategic Finance Business Partnering

• Act as a key finance partner to Business Unit leadership and commercial teams.
• Support strategic decision‑making through financial analysis and insights.
• Provide constructive challenge and guidance to improve financial performance and resource allocation.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and develop the Business Unit finance team (15+ members) across Commercial FinOps and Accounting.
• Build a transparent, high‑performing, commercially focused finance function, driving a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across locations.

Stakeholder Management

• Partner cross‑functionally with commercial, operations, and product teams to ensure business initiatives are effectively translated into financial outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with Group Finance to ensure alignment between Business Unit performance and Group reporting requirements.

Job Requirements

What Will You Bring

• 10+ years of experience in finance, with a mix of accounting, commercial finance, and business partnering roles.
• ACCA, ICAEW, ACA, CPA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• Experience with European local GAAP (i.e., HGB Germany) including working with local auditors on technical accounting matters.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills with a solid understanding of business drivers and their impact on financial performance.
• Experience operating in matrix organizations with centralized finance structures.
• Track record of driving simplification, process improvement, and automation.
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence and align across functions.
• High level of ownership, accountability, and integrity.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, and other insurances.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Pre‑tax FSA and HSA plans for Healthcare, Dependent care, and Commuting.
• Fringe Personalized Benefits Platform – $100/month budget for lifestyle, fitness, hobbies, travel, and more.
• 12 paid holidays, unlimited PTO, and 3 Wellness Days throughout the year.
• Paid parental leave.
• … and even more reasons to join us!

Verve provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The OTE salary range for this position is USD 170,000 - 190,000 per annum. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.