Cadent ignites seamless connections between brands, publishers & consumers. Our predictive AI orchestrates outcomes on any platform customers are on, across any media they consume & at any stage of the journey. To learn more, please visit Cadent.com.

The Controller will oversee Cadent’s accounting operations, including revenue recognition, billing, AR/AP, and financial reporting. This individual will build and manage a high-performing accounting team, ensure compliance with GAAP, and drive process improvements. The ideal candidate has deep accounting expertise, a proven track record in ad tech or SaaS, and hands-on experience with systems such as NetSuite, Salesforce, and Concur. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring the ability to both manage a team and personally execute key accounting processes. It will require a minimum of 2-3 days in the Philadelphia office.

The Controller will be a key driver of finance transformation, leveraging automation, AI, and data analytics to streamline operations, enhance accuracy, and improve decision-making. This leader will balance rigorous compliance with innovation, building scalable accounting systems that support Cadent’s growth trajectory.

• Oversee daily accounting operations for revenue accounting, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
• Ensure timely and accurate billing, client collections, and vendor payments
• Work with the Director of Finance to lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes in accordance with US GAAP
• Manage revenue recognition for complex ad tech revenue streams (programmatic, impressions-based, and SaaS contracts)
• Establish and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Ability to identify, design, and implement process improvements and automation initiatives within the department
• Partner with FP&A to support budgeting and forecasting
• Prepare financial statements and management reports for executives and stakeholders
• Act as a hands-on leader, rolling up sleeves as needed while managing and mentoring the accounting team
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team by providing training, performance feedback, and growth opportunities to build a high-performing team
• Oversee ERP/accounting system enhancements (NetSuite preferred) and integrations with Salesforce and Concur
• Assist with external audits and coordinate audit requirements with auditors
• Collaborate with business leaders to provide insights and improve financial operations

• CPA or MBA required
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing accounting teams
• Proven ability to be a hands-on leader, balancing team oversight with individual contributions
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and revenue recognition (ASC 606)
• Demonstrated ability to lead AR, AP, and revenue accounting functions in a growth-oriented environment
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to partner cross-functionally

Preferred Experience

• Background in ad tech, media, or SaaS industries
• Hands-on experience with: NetSuite (ERP), Salesforce (CRM), Concur (expense management)
• Prior experience in a PE-backed high-growth company
• Mix of both public and private experience
• Knowledge and experience implementing AI within a Finance team

So, if the leading edge of media technology is the place you want to be, please contact us today and let’s start the conversation!

Cadent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to supporting all it’s employees when it comes to Inclusion & Diversity. Cadent’s policy is to provide equal opportunity for applicants & employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual identity or orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability or medical condition (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual and reproductive health decisions, genetic information, marital status (including domestic partnerships and civil unions), pregnancy, culture ancestry, familial or caregiver status, military status, veteran status, socioeconomic status, unemployment status, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other basis prohibited by law. and will not discriminate against the basis of disability. This commitment is honored when it comes to decisions on hiring, recruiting, training, promotions, compensations, benefits, transfers and terminations.

Cadent is seeking to actively engage with our employees from a wide variety of cultures and to connect with our clients differently. Our workforce has generational diversity that supports greater innovation when we maximize representation of all diversity. Our active employee resource groups promote engagement across all groups of individuals that are represented within the company and externally.