WHAT YOU’LL DO

Viant’s Corporate Finance team is seeking a Senior Manager, Corporate Finance to lead critical aspects of budgeting, Board material preparation, quarterly earnings support, leadership communication, ad-hoc analysis, and M&A/capital markets support used to guide the company’s most important initiatives. This is a high-impact, strategic, and hands-on role within a fast-paced environment. You will partner closely with senior leadership to help drive business planning, strategic initiatives, corporate development, and investment decisions.

THE DAY-TO-DAY

• Drive the preparation and delivery of budget and Board materials, executive presentations, various reporting packages, and ad-hoc analyses ensuring senior leadership has access to relevant insights for critical strategic and operational decisions.  
• Contribute to the quarterly earnings preparation process, including investor presentations, scripts, investor Q&A, and other peer/market analysis.  
• Conduct external benchmarking and shareholder/peer analysis to inform leadership and IR strategy. 
• Provide analytical support and business analysis for M&A, including financial and valuation analyses, preparing presentation materials, and participating in the execution of transactions. 
• Partner with cross-functional teams to help optimize business performance, including identification of trends, gaps, insights and opportunity areas within the business. 
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership by providing data-driven insights, actionable recommendations, and scenario analysis to support long-term strategy and growth.  

GREAT TO HAVE

• 6+ years of relevant work experience in corporate finance, strategic finance, investment banking, capital markets, IR, or FP&A is required  
• Proven experience influencing and collaborating with senior executives, including preparing materials for Boards, executive committees, or investors  
• Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills; expert Excel and PowerPointskills required  
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into clear, compelling narratives and visuals for senior audiences  
• Self-starter who is proactive and has a “figure it out” mentality 
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects, manage competing priorities, and deliver results under tight deadlines 
• Willingness to go the extra mile, manage your own workload, and work overtime as needed 
• BS/BA in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field; CFA, MBA, and/or CPA a plus  

LIFE AT VIANT

Investing in our employee’s professional growth is important to us, but so is investing in their well-being. That’s why Viant was voted one of the best places to work and some of our favorite employee benefits include fully paid health insurance, paid parental leave and unlimited PTO and more. 

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WHAT YOU’LL DO

WHAT YOU’LL DO

The Sr. Manager, Compensation is the hands-on execution engine of Viant’s Compensation function. This role owns compensation cycles, benchmarking, internal equity analysis, census accuracy, and compensation data integrity across all systems. They partner closely with the Sr. Director of Compensation, Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, and Finance to ensure clean data, disciplined pay practices, and reliable headcount and compensation forecasting. 

This role delivers the analytical horsepower and operational precision behind Viant’s compensation strategy. 

THE DAY-TO-DAY

• Run annual merit, bonus, and equity cycles end-to-end, including data prep, audits, templates, modeling, and manager support. 

• Build, maintain, and reconcile compensation files used for comp cycles and executive reviews. 

• Conduct market pricing, maintain job architecture and salary bands, evaluate new job requests, and ensure consistent leveling and pricing across functions and locations. 

• Own day-to-day accuracy of the compensation census—job codes, bands, geography, cost centers—and partner with HRIS on audits, validations, and corrections. 

• Maintain rolling headcount and compensation forecasts; model the impact of hires, exits, promotions, and adjustments to support annual and ongoing planning. 

• Provide cost analyses, scenario modeling, and recommendations during reforecast and planning cycles, streamlining and automating reporting where possible. 

• Partner with Talent Acquisition to review offers, ensure internal equity, validate band placement, and support offer guidelines and negotiation guardrails. 

• Produce compensation dashboards and analytics (compa-ratios, distribution, equity, compression, geographic differentials, risk areas) and provide ad hoc insights to HR, TA, and Finance. 

• Ensure compliance with pay transparency laws, internal equity standards, SOX requirements, and maintain audit-ready documentation for all compensation decisions. 

• Collaborate cross-functionally with HR Ops and TA on job changes, data accuracy, workflows, system builds, and compensation inputs for budgeting and forecasting. 

GREAT TO HAVE

• 4 to 7+ years experience in Compensation, Total Rewards, or Finance/FP&A with compensation exposure. 

• Strong comp analysis, modeling, benchmarking, and data accuracy skills. 

• Solid understanding of compensation best practices, job leveling, pay equity, and salary structures. 

• Expert in Excel and comfortable manipulating large datasets. 

• Experience partnering with HRIS teams; ADP, Charthop and Greenhouse familiarity a plus. 

• Ability to manage deadlines, maintain accuracy, and operate with discretion. 

• Strong communication skills and ability to explain comp concepts to managers and leaders. 

LIFE AT VIANT

Investing in our employee’s professional growth is important to us, but so is investing in their well-being. That’s why Viant was voted one of the best places to work and some of our favorite employee benefits include fully paid health insurance, paid parental leave and unlimited PTO and more. 

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WHAT YOU’LL DO

The VP, Corporate Finance is a senior finance leader responsible for providing financial leadership and strategic decision support to executive management, by owning the company’s operating and financial planning cadence, including forecasting, annual planning, long-range modeling, and KPI management in a public company environment and ensuring executives and the Board receive timely, accurate, and actionable insights that enable clear, informed decision-making. This role oversees Corporate Finance, Strategic Finance, Operational Finance, and Sales Finance, and serves as a central integrator across the business, partnering closely with the SVP and EVP Finance & Accounting, CFO, and executive leadership to support earnings readiness, Board and investor materials, external financial messaging, and the company’s long-term strategic objectives. 

This role is both strategic and hands-on, requiring a leader who can operate at a high altitude while remaining deeply engaged in day-to-day execution. The VP, Corporate Finance is expected to actively engage in complex analyses, lead critical workstreams, and serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders across Sales, Product, Operations, and Marketing, bringing strong investment banking or equivalent strategic finance experience, a “figure-it-out” mindset, and the ability to lead and motivate teams in a high-intensity setting.  

A core mandate of the role is to strengthen execution, scalability, and rigor across the finance organization by continuously challenging processes, identifying risks and bottlenecks, and leveraging technology, automation, and AI-enabled tools to improve speed, accuracy, and insight quality. This leader continues to build and develop a high-performing finance team, establishes clear operating rhythms and accountability, and fosters a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and high standards. 

THE DAY-TO-DAY

• Own company-wide financial planning, forecasting, and long-range modeling, including quarterly forecasts, annual budgets, and multi-year outlooks

• Lead development of financial materials for executive leadership, including Board presentations, earnings-related analysis, investor messaging, and ad hoc strategic reviews

• Partner closely with the CFO, SVP, and EVP of Finance & Accounting to support external financial communications and key stakeholder narratives

• Oversee strategic finance initiatives such as product economics, pricing analysis, partnership and M&A evaluations, investment decision support, and valuation modeling

• Serve as a trusted financial advisor to senior leaders across Sales, Product, Operations, and Marketing, translating complex analyses into clear, actionable insights

• Lead Sales Finance in partnership with Sales, Revenue Operations, and HR to support revenue forecasting, performance analysis, incentive compensation modeling, and strategic sales initiatives

• Oversee Operational Finance to ensure strong KPI reporting, trend analysis, and a clear connection between operational performance and financial outcomes

• Drive disciplined execution across multiple workstreams, establishing clear processes, milestones, and communication cadences while proactively managing risks and dependencies

• Continuously improve finance workflows by identifying inefficiencies and championing automation and AI-enabled tools to enhance speed, accuracy, and scalability

• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing finance organization, fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, and cross-functional collaboration

GREAT TO HAVE

• Investment banking or equivalent strategic finance background 

• Experience operating in a publicly traded, high-growth environment 

• Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills 

• Demonstrated ability to drive operational efficiencies and process improvements in complex, fast-moving environments 

• Proven ability to thrive in a high-intensity, rapidly changing environment 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong executive presence 

• Highly organized, process-oriented, and an effective project manager 

• Demonstrated success managing, motivating, and developing teams 

LIFE AT VIANT

Investing in our employee’s professional growth is important to us, but so is investing in their well-being. That’s why Viant was voted one of the best places to work and some of our favorite employee benefits include fully paid health insurance, paid parental leave and unlimited PTO and more. 

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WHAT YOU’LL DO

The Sr. Director, Compensation is the strategic leader responsible for designing, governing, and executing Viant’s compensation, benefits, rewards, and workforce planning strategy. This role owns pay philosophy, job architecture, compensation cycles, benefits strategy, headcount forecasting, and internal equity. They partner closely with Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, Finance, and the executive team to build a competitive, equitable, and financially disciplined rewards system. 

This role is both strategic and hands-on, and is critical to modernizing Viant’s HR function. 

THE DAY-TO-DAY

Compensation Strategy & Governance 

• Define and maintain Viant’s compensation philosophy and compensation governance model. 

• Own job architecture, leveling frameworks, salary bands, and market competitiveness across all job families. 

• Lead compensation cycles (merit, bonus, equity) with rigor, accuracy, and strong cross-functional partnership. 

• Build compensation frameworks that align performance, skills, and business objectives to pay. 

Rewards & Benefits Strategy 

• Evaluate and recommend benefits programs that support attraction and retention. 

• Ensure benefits packages align with market and business priorities. 

Workforce Planning & Analytics 

• Own Viant’s headcount and compensation census. 

• Partner with Finance to run headcount planning, reforecast cycles, and scenario modeling. 

• Govern position management and ensure all job movement aligns with budget and headcount plan. 

• Drive compensation analytics, including cost modeling, turnover impact, geographic differentials, and workforce trends to inform executive decisions. 

Cross-Functional Leadership 

• Partner with Talent Acquisition, HR Ops, HRIS, and executives on offers, data integrity, performance alignment, and Compensation Committee deliverables. 

• Serve as a key member of the 401(k) Committee and drive clear, effective Total Rewards communication and education across the company. 

• Build strong relationships with senior leaders to ensure rewards programs are understood, trusted, and adopted. 

People Leadership 

• Build and develop a high-performing Total Rewards team, establishing tools and processes that ensure discipline, consistency, and scalability  

GREAT TO HAVE

• 10+ years experience in Compensation, Total Rewards, or related HR specialty. 

• Deep expertise in comp strategy, job architecture, benchmarking, analytics, and market competitiveness. 

• Strong understanding of benefits strategy, vendor management, and total rewards communication. 

• Proven experience partnering with Finance on headcount planning, budgeting, and modeling. 

• Exceptional analytical and financial modeling skills. 

• Strong communication, executive presence, and ability to advise leaders at all levels. 

• Experience operating in a growth-oriented environment with evolving structures. 

• Experience with ChartHop, ADP or Greenhouse a plus 

LIFE AT VIANT

Investing in our employee’s professional growth is important to us, but so is investing in their well-being. That’s why Viant was voted one of the best places to work and some of our favorite employee benefits include fully paid health insurance, paid parental leave and unlimited PTO and more. 

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WHAT YOU’LL DO