Moloco

Director, FP&A

Moloco$216K — $298K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Advanced degrees or certifications preferred (CPA, CFA, MBA)
  • 10+ years of experience in FP&A or related analytical roles, preferably in high-growth tech or AdTech
  • Experience in director-level roles with enterprise-wide ownership and executive exposure
  • FP&A experience supporting publicly traded companies, familiar with reporting and planning cycles
  • Expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and strategic financial judgment

Responsibilities

  • Own and standardize financial planning processes across all business units
  • Drive alignment between corporate targets and functional plans
  • Act as primary finance partner for Corporate Functions, managing budgets and headcount
  • Provide insights on cost structure and investment tradeoffs to leadership
  • Lead development of financial models for strategic initiatives and investment decisions
  • Improve planning models and systems for scalability and efficiency
  • Lead and develop FP&A talent, raising standards for analytical excellence

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Flexible Time Off (FTO)
  • Up to 12 scheduled paid holidays per year and one Thrive Day off each quarter
Full Job Description
The Impact You'll Be Contributing to Moloco:

Moloco is seeking a Director, FPA to lead company-wide planning rigor, forecasting cadence, and financial partnership for Corporate Functions. Reporting to the Head of FP&A, this role will own the end-to-end internal planning framework across products and functions, while serving as the primary finance partner to G&A leadership.

This is a highly visible role that combines strategic leadership, executive influence, and operational excellence. You will scale planning processes, systems, and talent to support Moloco's next phase of growth, while translating strategy into measurable financial outcomes.

The ideal candidate is a proven FP&A leader who thrives in ambiguity, operates with an enterprise mindset, and can elevate both the quality and consistency of financial decision-making across the company.

The Opportunity:

Enterprise Planning & Forecasting Leadership
  • Own and standardize Moloco's internal financial planning cadence across all business units, including Annual Planning (AP), Long-Range Planning (LRP), and rolling forecasts
  • Drive alignment between corporate targets and functional plans through structured forecast reviews and cross-FP&A collaboration
  • Serve as a key thought partner to FP&A leadership on planning assumptions, tradeoffs, and scenarios

Corporate Functions Finance Partnership
  • Act as the primary finance partner for Corporate Functions (HR, Legal, Finance, IT, Marketing), with ownership of G&A budgeting, headcount planning, spend management, and variance analysis
  • Provide forward-looking insights on cost structure, efficiency, and investment tradeoffs to functional leaders
  • Balance financial discipline with growth enablement in a rapidly scaling organization

Strategic & Executive Decision Support
  • Lead development of high-impact financial models and analyses to support strategic initiatives, investment decisions, and prioritization
  • Translate complex data into clear, executive-ready narratives for senior leadership and board-level discussions
  • Proactively identify risks, opportunities, and key business drivers; surface insights that influence near-, mid-, and long-term decisions

Planning Infrastructure, Process & Systems
  • Own and evolve planning models, tools, and systems to improve scalability, accuracy, and efficiency
  • Identify and implement process improvements, automation, and standardization to reduce friction and increase planning rigor
  • Partner closely with Accounting and Finsys to ensure data integrity, close alignment, and consistent reporting

People Leadership & Organizational Impact
  • Lead and develop FP&A talent, setting clear expectations and raising the bar on analytical excellence and business partnership
  • Scale people, processes, and systems in line with company growth
  • Provide FP&A thought leadership across Finance and cross-functional partners, acting as a trusted advisor and role model

How Do I Know if the Role is Right For Me?

Experience and Background
  • Advanced degrees or certifications preferred (CPA, CFA, MBA)
  • 10+ years of experience in FP&A, Strategic Finance, Consulting, Investment Banking, Private Equity, or related analytical roles; Experience in AdTech / usage-based software / high-growth tech experience a plus
  • Prior experience operating at Director or equivalent scope, with enterprise-wide ownership and executive exposure
  • FP&A experience supporting a publicly traded company, including exposure to public-company reporting and planning cycles preferred

Core Capabilities
  • Expert-level financial modeling, forecasting, scenario analysis, and planning
  • Strong strategic judgment with the ability to size opportunities, assess ROI, and guide prioritization
  • Proven ability to influence senior leaders through concise, data-driven storytelling
  • Deep understanding of planning systems and infrastructure (Adaptive Planning, NetSuite experience preferred)
  • Track record of building scalable processes and leading through change

Leadership and Presence
  • Executive presence with the ability to operate confidently across functions, levels, and geographies
  • Strong people leadership skills; experience mentoring and developing high-performing teams
  • High integrity, ownership mindset, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment


Compensation & Benefits

U.S.-based employees have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, and well-being benefits and perks. U.S.-based employees also receive up to 12 scheduled paid holidays per calendar year and one Thrive Day off per quarter. Additionally, all employees have Flexible Time Off (FTO).

The successful candidate may be eligible for a bonus and equity awards. Eligibility and amounts are determined by performance and the terms of the applicable plans.

The location for this role is listed above. For base pay range purposes, location-based compensation is grouped into the following regions. Your region is determined by your assigned work location.
  • Region A: Menlo Park Office, New York Office, SF Bay Area, New York Metro Area
  • Region B: Seattle Office, Seattle, Los Angeles/Orange County, San Diego, Austin, Boston, Washington DC Metro Area, Miami
  • Region C: All other U.S. locations

Salary Ranges:

Region A:

$216,000-$298,080 USD

Region B:

$205,200-$283,176 USD

Region C:

$194,400-$268,272 USD

Moloco Thrive: Benefits and Well-Being:

We take care of you and create the conditions for you to do the best work of your career. Through a lens of inclusion, we offer innovative benefits that empower our employees to take care of themselves and their families so they can do the best work of their lives.

Moloco Values:
  • Lead with Humility: Everyone's voice is respected, valued, and heard. With humility, we become more open and accessible to each other. We win, lose, and learn together. Accountability and feedback are essential to our success.
  • Uncapped Growth Mindset: We see all situations as opportunities to learn, grow, and improve as individuals and as an organization. We seek diverse perspectives, encourage curiosity, and promote experimentation to push the boundaries of what's possible.
  • Create Real Value: We pursue the most impactful opportunities with rigor and integrity. We take intelligent risks and make disciplined trade-offs to maintain deep focus. We help our customers win by delivering durable value.
  • Go Further Together: We're one team working towards one mission and vision. We collaborate proactively and inclusively, involving the right people at the right time and in the right way. We strive to create a more equitable workplace. We won't let each other fail.

Additional Resources:
  • Moloco Company Blog
  • Moloco Leadership
  • Moloco Newsroom

AI Use in Interviews

Our interview process is designed to get to know the real you. Unless a round specifically includes AI as part of what's being assessed, we ask that candidates engage without AI assistance. Please review our AI Use in Interviews Policy before your interview to understand what to expect. Failure to comply with this policy may impact your candidacy.

About Moloco

Moloco is a technology company that provides machine learning and data analytics solutions for mobile advertising. The company's platform uses proprietary algorithms to analyze data from mobile devices and provide insights to advertisers, helping them to optimize their campaigns and improve their return on investment. Moloco was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
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100 employees
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Founded
2013

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