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
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 and financial operations Core responsibilities
Financial Reporting
Lead the month-end close process and ensure accurate financial reporting
Prepare financial reports and analyses for executive review
Provide insights into financial performance, trends, and key business metrics
Monitor financial KPIs and identify opportunities for improvement Financial Management
Develop and maintain financial policies, procedures, and internal controls
Support a strong financial control environment through accurate processes and documentation
Partner cross-functionally with teams across the organization to align financial goals and business objectives Cash Flow Management
Support cash flow planning and monitoring to ensure financial stability
Identify opportunities to improve working capital management and operational efficiency Audit and Compliance
Coordinate financial audits and support audit preparation
Ensure compliance with accounting standards, policies, and regulatory requirements
Address audit findings and implement process improvements as needed Billing and Accounts Receivable Ownership
Manage end-to-end billing and invoicing processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Generate and review invoices while maintaining accurate customer account records
Oversee billing inquiries, disputes, and resolution processes
Manage collections efforts for past-due accounts and support cash flow optimization
Implement and maintain scalable billing processes and systems Budgeting and Forecasting Support
Support the development of annual budgets and financial forecasts
Assist in forecasting financial outcomes and business performance
Assist in providing variance analysis and recommendations Culture
Foster a collaborative, accountable, and results-driven work environment
Bring curiosity and a continuous improvement mindset to new challenges and opportunities
Partner effectively across teams to solve problems and drive operational excellence What you'll bring
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
Proven experience (4+ years) as a Financial Controller or similar role
Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks and MS Excel
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Highly organized with keen attention to detail
Acts as a problem solver and brings new ideas to the table
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Works well in a team or independently, and can handle multiple tasks with rigorous deadlines What will set you apart
CPA or CMA certification
Experience in the digital media industry
Prior startup and team expansion experience Benefits
Health & Wellness
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Employee development & wellness stipend
Holiday break
Volunteer time off Financial & Compensation
Competitive salary
Performance-based quarterly bonus
Stock options
401(k) retirement plan Workplace & Equipment
Remote-first environment
New York office access
Access to available WeWork spaces Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
Adelaide is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Our commitment to equal opportunity employment extends beyond basic compliance to encompass the active cultivation of a workplace that values different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences.
Adelaide is the leader in attention measurement and activation for the advertising industry. Since 2020, the company has become the trusted media quality measurement partner for 40% of Fortune 50 brands, providing its award-winning AU metric to help companies plan smarter campaigns, invest in high-quality inventory, and drive stronger business outcomes. Adelaide's AU metric has been recognized by Adweek as "the attention economy's most widely recognized metric" and by AdExchanger as "Best Measurement/Analytics Capability." The company operates a unified AU ecosystem that enables brands, media agencies, and publishers to leverage and transact on attention data, with integrations across 125+ platforms and publishers including Google DV360 and The Trade Desk. Leading brands such as Dell, Diageo, and Jaguar Land Rover, along with premium publishers like Hearst, Spotify, and The New York Times, rely on Adelaide's solutions.
