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LiftoffDirector, Strategic Deal Finance
Liftoff, a performance marketing platform powered by AI for the mobile app economy, is hiring a Director, Strategic Deal Finance . Operating under a remote-first model…
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Liftoff, a performance marketing platform powered by AI for the mobile app economy, is hiring a Director, Strategic Deal Finance . Operating under a remote-first model for candidates residing anywhere in Canada—with a strong preference for the Vancouver area and a requirement to work during Pacific time—this full-time position reports directly to the VP of Strategic Finance. The person in this role serves as the direct responsible individual for revenue…
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Liftoff, a performance marketing platform powered by AI for the mobile app economy, is hiring a Director, Strategic Deal Finance. Operating under a remote-first model for candidates residing anywhere in Canada—with a strong preference for the Vancouver area and a requirement to work during Pacific time—this full-time position reports directly to the VP of Strategic Finance. The person in this role serves as the direct responsible individual for revenue adjustments, deal economics, and commercial commitments.
This is a high-ownership position suited for a finance professional who excels at handling ambiguity, building defensible financial models, and leading cross-functional processes. The individual will collaborate closely with the go-to-market teams, finance group, and senior leadership to establish deal strategies, conduct detailed upfront diligence on non-standard agreements, and monitor ongoing deal performance. Key duties involve managing the Deal Desk approval matrix, leading weekly financial alignment meetings, overseeing accrual reviews, and supervising a Senior Analyst.
Liftoff provides a fast-paced environment focused on innovation within the mobile app sector. Employees participate in quarterly in-person team gatherings for collaboration and team building. The total compensation package features equity, health, dental, and vision benefits.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the direct responsible individual for all revenue adjustments in weekly reporting, maintaining formula soundness and file integrity
- Lead weekly alignment meetings with the FP&A team and explain week-over-week variances
- Manage standard and non-standard commercial agreements end-to-end
- Enforce the Deal Desk approval matrix and lead bi-annual strategy reviews with senior leadership
- Conduct upfront financial modeling and diligence for non-standard customer arrangements
- Lead weekly cross-functional reviews of active non-standard deals and provide budget recommendations
- Deliver monthly performance updates on deal programs to senior leadership with variance analysis
- Monitor cash flows and financial commitments on structured deals, updating models against actuals
- Manage accrual reviews for key Deal Desk items and present defensible positions in finance forums
- Directly manage, mentor, and prioritize work for a Senior Analyst
Requirements
- At least 10 years of commercial finance, revenue operations, deal desk, or strategic finance experience
- Minimum of 5 years of direct ownership over commercial agreements or deal structuring
- Demonstrated capability to independently evaluate complex deal economics and present recommendations to senior leadership
- Solid understanding of revenue recognition principles, accrual accounting, and commercial deal operations
- Availability to work during the Pacific time zone while based in Canada
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline
- Prior background in mobile, ad tech, or programmatic advertising industries
Core Skills
Benefits
- Total compensation package including equity
- Health, dental, and vision benefits based on the country of residence
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What is the location and remote work policy for this role?
The position follows a remote-first philosophy allowing employees to reside anywhere in Canada, though working during the Pacific time zone is required and being based in the Vancouver area is highly preferred.
What is the salary range for the Director, Strategic Deal Finance?
The total on-target earnings salary range for candidates in Canada is CAD 185,000 to 230,000 per year, which includes base compensation and a bonus, along with equity and health benefits.
What are the travel expectations for this position?
Employees are expected to attend in-person team gatherings, such as regional meetups, project meetings, or company-wide events, at least once per quarter.
What experience is required to apply?
Applicants must have at least 10 years of experience in strategic finance, commercial finance, revenue operations, or deal desk, with at least 5 of those years featuring direct ownership over deal structuring or commercial agreements.
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