Realize your potential by joining the leading performance-driven advertising company!
As a Controller on the US Finance team in our Santa Monica office, you’ll play a vital role in overseeing the successful operations of the accounting function. The Controller will be responsible for managing the US finance team, optimizing the financial close process, strengthening internal controls and ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting. In addition, the Controller will engage in corporate strategy discussions and help us continue to fine-tune the analysis of our business.
To thrive in this role, you'll need:
Bachelor's, or advanced degree in accounting, finance, or related field. CPA or other relevant certification is strongly preferred.
7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience. Public company and/or public accounting experience strongly preferred.
4+ years of people management experience. Management of other managers and teams of 3+ strongly preferred.
High technical accounting skills, and strong knowledge of US GAAP and SOX
Multi-entity and multi-currency experience
Strong leadership aptitude; ability to mentor talent and foster career development
Demonstrated ability to interface effectively with all levels of management and develop positive cross-functional working relationships
Ability to foster and manage relationships across multiple departments and disciplines to meet aggressive goals and strict deadlines
Excellent project management, organizational, analytical and communication skills, with the ability to address both technical and non-technical audiences
Self-motivated and able to balance multiple priorities while managing to deadlines
Bonus points if you have:
Experience in a global adtech, tech, or digital media environment
Knowledge of NetSuite, ADP, and/or Salesforce
How you’ll make an impact:
As a Controller, you’ll bring value by:
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the accounting function in the US and Canada, leading and mentoring a team of 6 employees, including managing shared accounting operations (AP, payroll, T&E) for the company and US subsidiary, and providing support to additional subsidiaries.
Manage the financial month-end closing process to ensure all required financial data is accurate, reconciled, documented and disclosed in a timely manner
Review and assess monthly budget/forecast to actual variance and prepare a quantitative and qualitative analysis while streamlining the month-end closing processes and maintaining a high degree of compliance
Coordinate and act as liaison for year-end audit and tax returns; interact with external auditors, tax consultants, and other service providers
Implement, support and oversee SOX compliance measures and implement new policies to meet departmental goals
Maximize the performance and contribution of each direct and extended team member through mentoring, professional and best practice development, and leading by example
Partner with and maintain strong relationships with cross functional teams (Sales, Operations, HR and IT). Utilize strong communication skills and accounting acumen to support Taboola’s hypergrowth.
Why Taboola?
If you ask Taboolars what they love about working here, they’ll tell you that they’ve been empowered to realize their full potential while growing and learning from and with smart and talented people. They’ll also share more about:
Adam Singolda, Taboola Founder and CEO says; “You can copy anything from another business but you can’t copy a company’s culture.”
Well-being: Enjoy comprehensive benefits (health, 401k, etc.), a fully stocked kitchen, and location-specific perks (gym partnerships, parking).
Flexibility: We offer a hybrid work schedule with 3 days in-office with an option to come in more often if desired.
Work with some of the biggest names: Our publisher partners include Yahoo, Conde Nast, Fox Sports, NBCU, ESPN, CBS, and E! Online. Our advertiser clients include Wells Fargo, Pinterest, Expedia and Honda.
Ready to realize your potential?
Taboola is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity in all forms. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and believe such an environment is critical for success. Employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
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About Taboola
Taboola empowers businesses to grow through performance advertising technology that goes beyond search and social and delivers measurable outcomes at scale.
Taboola works with thousands of businesses who advertise directly on Realize, Taboola’s powerful ad platform, reaching approximately 600M daily active users across some of the best publishers in the world. Publishers like NBC News, Yahoo, and OEMs such as Samsung, Xiaomi and others use Taboola’s technology to grow audience and revenue, enabling Realize to offer unique data, specialized algorithms, and unmatched scale.
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The pay offered may vary depending on several factors such as location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. We may offer several perks as part of the compensation package that include a discretionary bonus, equity, flexible PTO, medical/dental/vision insurance, a competitive 401(k) match, paid parental leave, and more.
Base Salary Pay Range
$175,000—$200,000 USD
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