Director of Finance

About AppLovin

AppLovin makes technologies that help businesses of every size connect to their ideal customers. The company provides end-to-end software and AI solutions for businesses to reach, monetize and grow their global audiences. For more information about AppLovin, visit: www.applovin.com

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To deliver on this mission, our global team is composed of team members with life experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives that mirror our developers and customers around the world. At AppLovin, we are intentional about the team and culture we are building, seeking candidates who are outstanding in their own right and also demonstrate their support of others.

Fortune recognizes AppLovin as one of the Best Workplaces in the Bay Area, and the company has been a Certified Great Place to Work for the last four years (2021-2024). Check out the rest of our awards HERE

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About the Role

We are seeking a highly strategic and execution-focused Senior Finance Professional to serve as the right hand to the CFO, driving high-impact special projects, cross-functional initiatives, and financial transformation efforts. This role will be a jack of all trades within Finance, Accounting, Tax, Investor relations and Treasury. They will act as a key thought partner to the CFO and executive team, with a mandate to lead complex, business-critical projects that go beyond day-to-day financial operations.

This is a rare opportunity for a versatile hands on professional with strong financial acumen, strategic thinking, and project execution skills to help shape the company’s long-term growth and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner directly with the CFO on strategic priorities, business planning, and financial initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional special projects that span finance, accounting, operations, corporate development, treasury, tax and investor relations.
• Drive financial transformation initiatives such as process automation, system upgrades, cost optimization, and operating model design.
• Act as an internal consultant, conducting deep-dive analyses on business performance, growth opportunities, and risk mitigation.
• Prepare high-quality board materials, investor communications, and executive-level presentations.
• Serve as a proxy for the CFO in internal and external meetings when needed.
• Collaborate closely with FP&A, accounting, legal, HR, and business unit leaders to align financial strategy with execution.
• Manage or coordinate ad hoc teams focused on M&A due diligence, post-merger integration, capital planning.
• Support and, where applicable, lead communications with external stakeholders including auditors, bankers, and investors.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in finance, consulting, corporate strategy, or related roles.
• Experience in Tech, AdTech, investment banking, management consulting is highly preferred.
• Proven track record leading complex, cross-functional projects with executive visibility.
• Strong strategic and financial modeling skills; able to distill complex data into clear insights.
• Experience working with or reporting to C-level executives, particularly in dynamic or high-growth environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• MBA, CPA, or equivalent is a strong plus.

Ideal Candidate Traits

• Highly resourceful, with a bias for action and comfort operating in ambiguity.
• Able to collaborate, influence, and build trust across all levels.
• A "fixer" mentality – thrives on problem-solving and driving clarity where there’s complexity.
• Strong business judgment with the ability to toggle between strategy and execution.