[Remote] Senior Manager, Special Projects

Job Summary

Liftoff, a leading AI-powered performance marketing platform for the mobile app economy, is seeking a Senior Manager, Special Projects to join their Strategic Finance team. This remote role, open to candidates in the USA, focuses on forecasting, operational finance projects, and strategic analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support the intra-quarter revenue forecast process (daily, weekly, quarterly).
• Prepare forecasting materials for Board and sponsor reporting.
• Contribute to the Annual Operating Plan and long-term forecasting, integrating product, commercial, and market assumptions.
• Aid in the quarterly target-setting process with cross-functional teams and track progress against forecasts.
• Partner with GTM & Operations teams on projects to enhance understanding and tracking of revenue performance across segments.
• Lead finance initiatives to evaluate and improve operational processes, reassessing definitions, reporting frameworks, and tracking methodologies.
• Drive projects to improve reporting quality and consistency, ensuring leadership has reliable data for decision-making.
• Develop new analytical views and reporting capabilities for senior leadership, presenting data-backed insights.
• Own business case support and ad hoc product forecasting, from question framing to analysis delivery.
• Support revenue synergy and M&A workstreams.
• Undertake high-priority, time-sensitive analytical projects for the Strategic Finance team.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 7-10 years of experience in FP&A, strategic finance, or related analytical roles, preferably in high-growth tech or ad tech.
• Proven ability to manage complex forecasting processes and special projects independently, with strong ownership of assumptions and stakeholder alignment.
• Proficient in financial modeling for forecasting, scenario analysis, and business case development.
• Intellectually curious, comfortable with ambiguity, and able to quickly learn new topics and solve open-ended problems.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex analysis into executive-level insights.
• Demonstrated track record of proactive ownership and independent problem-solving.
• Experience collaborating with go-to-market, product, and senior leadership teams.
• Experience in ad tech, programmatic advertising, or mobile is a plus.

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental benefits.
• Medical coverage.
• Wellness stipends.

Company Overview

Liftoff helps mobile businesses maximize their revenue. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, USA, Liftoff employs 501-1000 people. Learn more at http://liftoff.io.