Financial Controller

TL;DR Adelaide Metrics is seeking a highly motivated Controller to join our Finance team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting and financial management, with experience in billing, invoicing, and financial reporting processes. Proficiency in QuickBooks and strong attention to detail are required. Who we are Adelaide is the leader in one of the fastest-growing areas of advertising: attention measurement and activation. Since 2020, we've become the trusted media quality measurement partner for 40% of Fortune 50 brands who rely on our award-winning AU metric to plan smarter campaigns, invest in high-quality inventory, and dive stronger business outcomes. Adweek has called Adelaide 's AU " the attention economy's most widely recognized metric," and AdExchanger named it "Best measurement/Analytics Capability." Our business continues to scale rapidly, outperforming the industry with a 35% three-year CAGR. What began as a 9-person startup in 2019 is now a team of more than 75. The past year brought meaningful expansion. We launched the AU ecosystem, giving brands, media agencies, and publishers a unified way to leverage and transact on AU. We broadened our programmatic footprint with custom bidding in GoogleDV360 and pre-bid targeting in The Trade Desk, and grew our partner roster to over 125 platforms and publishers. Leading brands like Dell, Diageo, an Jaguar Land Rover—along with premium publishers such as Hearst, Spotify, and The New York Times—continue to demonstrate AU's value across the media lifecycle. Adelaide is backed by prominent investors such as Human Ventures (Joe Marchese), Aperiam Ventures (Joe Zawadzki & Eric Franchi), WGI (Jonah Goodhart), and Irwin Gotlieb. We have a NYC office and a London WeWork, but operates as a remote-friendly company with flexible work options. How we work We're a team of action-oriented doers—management rolls up their sleeves and contributes every day. Our culture is rooted in curiosity and rigor: opinions are held lightly, debated openly, and strengthened through testing. Everyone is encouraged to play a role in shaping planning and strategy. We're built on belonging and growth—94% of employees report a strong sense of belonging, and 81% say they’re happy at work. Position overview The Controller reports to the VP of Finance and plays a key role in managing Adelaide Metrics’ financial operations, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and strong financial controls across the organization. This position will oversee billing and accounts receivable processes, financial reporting, cash flow management, and compliance activities while providing insights that support strategic decision-making, budgeting, and forecasting. Compensation - Base Salary Range: 100k - 125k This role includes a competitive compensation package consisting of base salary, performance-based bonus, and equity. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, level, and location. What you'll learn An important part of our culture is continuous learning and the open sharing of ideas. We offer: - Access to a broad network of investors and advisors who can help you and your team succeed - Mentorship from executives with decades of experience in adtech and media - Regular internal knowledge-sharing sessions - An education budget to support ongoing professional growth and development In this role you'll learn: - How billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and month-end accounting activities work together to support a growing business - How to manage the full revenue cycle, from invoice generation and delivery through cash collection and reconciliation - How to identify opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency, and strengthen financial controls - How to partner effectively with Sales, Client Success, and Operations teams to resolve billing issues and support customer accounts - How a high-growth company builds scalable accounting processes a