Team Lead, Finance Operations (f/m/d)

Who we are

Verve Group has created a more efficient and privacy-focused way to buy and monetize advertising. Verve Group 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 with an eye on servicing forward-thinking advertising customers, Verve Group’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.

Verve Group is a subsidiary of Media and Games Invest (MGI). Learn more at .

About the job

You will have the unique opportunity to be part of Verve’s growth trajectory by ensuring that quality revenue financial operations are created to drive business operations.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will work closely with other finance and non-finance team members. You will participate in implementing accounting processes and controls to enhance revenue accounting & reporting.

The ideal candidate aspires to grow with Verve and is willing to support all business areas whenever needed.

What You Will Do

Manage all matters related to revenue accounting including but not limited to reviewing & clarifying financial terms in revenue contracts, enforcing strict adherence of contracts to group revenue recognition policies and customer receivable reconciliation

Lead the monthly / quarterly annual close processes related to revenue billing and reporting including JE preparation, reconciliation, review of all revenue accounts and conducting customer level review for all Verve entities to achieve timely, accurate, and insightful reporting

Collaborate with legal to ensure a robust and audit-proof contract management system is in place, including active tracking of contracts and amendments for all customers.

Develop and maintain a robust tracker of non-standard financial terms in contracts and ensure that rebates, revenue shares, and discounts are calculated and recorded accurately in our financial statements for all entities

Synchronize and automate revenue reports through active and continuous engagement with data, sales, and group controlling teams to streamline the alignment of BI reports and the final accounting numbers

Develop and document business processes and revenue accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls

Lead cash collection processes and initiatives within Verve to maintain healthy accounts receivable thresholds (including building relationships and collaborating directly with General Managers of different business units)

Continuously challenge the status quo and stay highly focussed on simplification and automation of all revenue accounting processes

Manage, develop, and grow a team of 4 Finance Operations Accountants

What You Will Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with CPA certification

Minimum 5 years of experience in Accounting, ideally at hyper-growth companies

Having led a finance team for 2-3 years

Experienced user of Excel

Prior experience working with Netsuite or another major Accounting ERP

Experienced in revenue accounting practices, implementations, and processes

Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to adjust quickly to changing priorities and conditions

Strong attention to detail and high regard for precision

Nice to have : Knowledge of SQL, Python, and experience automating reports

What We Offer

Join one of the top privacy-first omnichannel ad platforms and gaming companies

Be part of a multicultural team (55+ nationalities) that is bringing advertising to the next level

Benefit from working with some of the most experienced professionals in our industry and constantly grow with us

You will learn and evolve in an empowering environment characterized by entrepreneurial actions

Responsibility, independence, and an opportunity to participate in projects that have a significant impact on Verve Group’s success

3 Wellness days per year to help you maintain your well-being (in Q1, Q2 and Q3 after min. 90 days of employment)

Enhance your professional skills with a yearly training budget and improve your language skills through German and / or English classes.

Work and Travel Program (monthly raffle after 2 years of employment)

We are happy to build a great team together and we appreciate your help through our Employee Referral Bonus

Align your interests with the company's success and take part in our Employee Shares Purchase Plan

You will be entitled to 27 holidays per year in addition to any of the public / bank holidays

Personalized Benefits Platform; with a budget of 100 EUR / month, you can choose the benefits that fit you best from the following options :

Internet allowance

Mobility allowance such as BVG / HVV tickets and car / bicycle rental

Kindergarten, daycare center subsidy

Sport membership and personal development

Shopping vouchers

Enjoy food and beverage benefits with colleagues and have fun during team events

Take advantage of our Employee offers and discounts

Corporate Pension Scheme

Verve Group 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.

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