Arkadium

COO (Chief Operating Officer)

Arkadium$220K — $275K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance or a related field
  • Minimum of 7 years in financial, business, and strategic planning within a tech/ad tech/software environment
  • Proven experience scaling a high-growth business
  • Strong expertise in financial planning and strategy
  • Self-starter with integrity and ethical standards
  • Ability to collaborate across all levels and departments
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Curiosity and a passion for continuous learning

Responsibilities

  • Monitor KPIs and implement processes for operational performance improvement.
  • Collaborate with HR to foster growth-centric people practices and conduct departmental performance analyses.
  • Provide strategic insights to the CEO and manage organizational risk.
  • Oversee project management, HR, legal, and finance teams to ensure alignment with business goals.
  • Present clear financial information to the CEO and Board on a consistent basis.
  • Manage the annual budgeting process and set up financial controls to maintain fiscal discipline.
  • Cultivate high-level vendor relationships with attorneys, banks, auditors, and tax specialists.
  • Ensure compliance with legal, financial, and operational standards across the organization.
  • Promote professional development among direct reports, enhancing individual and team performance.
  • Recruit top talent and build a team that thrives in a culture of excellence.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation with structured performance evaluations.
  • Comprehensive supplemental health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
  • Budget allotted for professional conferences.
  • Personal development budget for various interests and skills.
  • Access to professional coaching.
  • Paid time off from Christmas Eve through New Year's Day.
  • Transparent and teamwork-oriented company culture.
  • Shortened work hours on Fridays during summer months.
Full Job Description
Overview:

Arkadium is seeking an experienced Chief Operating Officer to help the organization fulfill its mission to elevate players, partners, and general intelligence with the world's best games. Our vision is to create, capture and capitalize 100 billion gameplays and need you to help us to get there. We have the strategy, capital, business fundamentals, creativity and track record but we need you to bring a passion for process and love of optimization to take us to new heights. This role will report directly to the CEO.

Responsibilities
  • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track operational performance. Implement processes that improve performance and drive the organization towards its goals.
  • Collaborate with the head of HR on people practices that foster growth and excellence. Regularly conduct performance analysis in every department.
  • Provide strategic growth insights to the CEO while ensuring that the organization remains ahead of potential risks
  • Provide direct management oversight, and drive annual outcomes for the Project Management, HR, Legal and Finance teams
  • Oversee the consistent presentation of clear financial information to the CEO and Board
  • Manage the company's annual budgeting process and establish financial controls to stay on track
  • Effectively manage high-level vendor relationships with attorneys, banks, auditors, and tax specialists
  • Ensure legal, financial and operational compliance company-wide
  • Empower and nurture the professional development of direct reports by actively promoting a culture of continuous growth, providing timely and constructive feedback
  • As needed, recruit and build a team of A players by creating an environment that fosters individual and team excellence.

Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance or a related discipline
  • Minimum 7 years of financial, business and strategic planning experience in a technology/ad tech/software business
  • Track record of scaling a high growth business
  • Strong knowledge of financial planning and strategy
  • Self-motivated and autonomous with high integrity and ethical standards
  • Ability to build partnerships with all levels of management and cross departmentally
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills with employees of all levels
  • Naturally curious and eager to learn

Benefits
  • Competitive compensation with structured performance and career development check-ins
  • Meaningful supplemental health insurance (medical, dental & vision plans)
  • Additional budget for conferences you are interested in
  • Personal development budget to fuel your passions and desire to learn (Arkadians are taking language, interior design and even swimming lessons!)
  • Professional coaching budget
  • Time off from Christmas Eve through New Year's Day so we can all enjoy the holidays
  • A unique culture of transparency, true teamwork and fun
  • Summer Fridays where we end work earlier on Fridays between Memorial Day and Labor Day


The anticipated annual base salary range for this role is $220,000 to $275,000. Final compensation will be determined by the candidate's relevant experience, knowledge/skills and location.

About Arkadium

Arkadium is a provider of interactive content solutions for publishers and brands. Its products include games, quizzes, and puzzles that can be integrated into websites, mobile apps, and social media platforms. Arkadium's clients include USA Today, the Washington Post, and the Los Angeles Times. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in New York City.
Learn more about Arkadium
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2001

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