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Mobile Job Vacancy: Chief Operating Officer - Date Listed: 2010-04-23 00:07:36

Description of vacancy:
About our client

Our client is a leader within the global mobile media market place. We are searching for a strong leader that can assume ownership of the operational management of the organization and ensure the continued implementation of best practices and processes that will allow the company to continue its aggressive rate of growth.

It is critical that candidates have not only extensive senior level leadership experience but also of preparing a business for IPO. Therefore we require a seasoned expert with IPO experience who can work with the CEO and the Board in managing that process and investment bank for optimum results.

Strategic Planning and Business Performance Management

• Lead in the development of the annual strategic plan
• Lead the development of the annual budget and operating plan that fully supports the organization’s strategic and financial goals, business model and core values
• Develop, establish, and direct execution of operating policies to support overall company policies and objectives
• Develop and implement profitability management processes, including billability metrics
and expense control
• Develop and report to the board on key metrics tied to the financial and strategic objectives of the business

Financial Management and Accounting

• Manage and oversee the monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements and close processes including development of a management dashboard
• Manage operations team to ensure execution of A/P, A/R, budgeting, payroll, and cash
Management, including bank reconciliations
• Establish/update financial management processes as well as related infrastructure (e.g.
accounting systems) to enable scalability of operations

Contract Management

• Oversee monitoring, tracking and compliance of all federal and commercial contracts
• Coordinate with project teams and client contracting staff to resolve contractual issues and ensure timely invoicing
• Develop pricing guidelines, pricing rates and proposal pricing strategies

HR and Administration

• Manage HR administration processes including employee benefits, recruiting, and policies
• Manage facilities infrastructure including office environment and administrative staff
• Advise on other management and operational matters including IT and facilities

Position Requirements:

• 15+ years of operations and finance experience, preferably in a fast-paced media or

technology business
• Smart and strong organizational skills, detail oriented, and the ability to handle multiple
• priorities
• Outstanding people management skills with demonstrable experience of leading operations in a (preferably) creative, global environment. Able to drive change through organisations.
• An established record of success, increasingly responsible positions as an operating executive, ideally experience in customer-focused markets.
• Contributed to increased revenues and a strong profit and loss orientation at the company from which he/she originated.
• A team player that drives the company’s efficiency and quality standards, without losing its current effectiveness.
• An open and effective leader who is willing to roll up the sleeves and make it work, without getting lost in operational details.
• BS/BA degree; and MBA

Job title: Chief Operating Officer

Position Type: Full Time

Department: Executive

Town/city of vacancy: The Bay area

Country of vacancy: United States

Start Date: Apr

Salary offered: £Competitive package Per Annual

Additional Remuneration Comments:

Vacancy reference: 10751/PO

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