Chief Operating Officer

At Arkadium our purpose is to have fun while creating fun - and that’s exactly what we’ve been doing for 20 years. We’re the creators behind the world’s most-played games. From the Solitaire that came on your Windows machine, to hundreds of other games you’ve come to know and love - you can find our games on Arkadium.com, iOS, Android, and lots of other big sites worldwide. 

As a proud Evergreen business our values of Fierce Drive, Positive Energy and Living Full Lives are the driving force behind how we run and the choices we make. 

We’re privately held (aka stable and reasonable about growth), founder-led (aka passionate about our craft) and we consistently rank as a “Best Place to Work” (aka not your typical games company). 

Interested in becoming an Arkadian? We’d love to hear from you! 

Overview:

Arkadium is seeking an experienced Chief Operating Officer to help the organization reach its goal of becoming the world’s favorite game site.  We have the strategy, capital, business fundamentals, creativity and track record but we need you to bring a passion for process and love of optimization to take us to new heights.  This role will report directly to the CEO.

Responsibilities

• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track operational performance.  Implement processes that improve performance and drive the organization towards its goals.   
• Collaborate with the head of HR on people practices that foster growth and excellence.  Regularly conduct performance analysis in every department. 
• Provide strategic growth insights to the CEO while ensuring that the organization remains ahead of potential risks 
• Provide direct management oversight, and drive annual outcomes for the Project Management, HR, Legal and Finance teams  
• Oversee the consistent presentation of clear financial information to the CEO and Board 
• Manage the company's annual budgeting process and establish financial controls to stay on track 
• Effectively manage high-level vendor relationships with attorneys, banks, auditors, and tax specialists 
• Ensure legal, financial and operational compliance company-wide 
• Empower and nurture the professional development of direct reports by actively promoting a culture of continuous growth, providing timely and constructive feedback  
• As needed, recruit and build a team of A players by creating an environment that fosters individual and team excellence. 

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance or a related discipline
• Minimum 7 years of financial, business and strategic planning experience in a technology/ad tech/software business  
• Track record of scaling a high growth business 
• Strong knowledge of financial planning and strategy 
• Self-motivated and autonomous with high integrity and ethical standards 
• Ability to build partnerships with all levels of management and cross departmentally 
• Excellent presentation and communication skills with employees of all levels 
• Naturally curious and eager to learn 

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with structured performance and career development check-ins
• Meaningful supplemental health insurance (medical, dental & vision plans)
• Additional budget for conferences you are interested in
• Personal development budget to fuel your passions and desire to learn (Arkadians are taking language, interior design and even swimming lessons!)
• Professional coaching budget
• Time off from Christmas Eve through New Year's Day so we can all enjoy the holidays
• A unique culture of transparency, true teamwork and fun
• Summer Fridays where we end work earlier on Fridays between Memorial Day and Labor Day

The anticipated annual base salary range for this role is $200,000 to $250,000. Final compensation will be determined by the candidate’s relevant experience, knowledge/skills and location.