Abacum is the leading Business Planning solution for finance teams to drive performance. By automating reporting, enabling collaboration, and simplifying planning and forecasting, we help finance teams shift from number crunching to driving strategic decisions.

Founded in 2020 by two former CFOs, we’ve grown into a global team of 100+ people across 30+ nationalities. Headquartered in New York, we have offices in London and Barcelona. We’re trusted by industry leaders such as Dish Networks, Strava, BetterUp, Kajabi, JG Wentworth, Abridge, Cortex, and hundreds more.

We have raised over $100m, closing in June 2025 our $60M Series B, led by Scale Venture Partners, with the strong participation of Cathay Innovation, Y Combinator, Atomico, Creandum, and angel operators from Adyen, Zapier, and Twitch.

Our mission is ambitious and we can’t do it alone - join Abacum as we build the future of Business Planning!

About Abacum

Abacum is the leading Business Planning solution for finance teams to drive performance. By automating reporting, enabling collaboration, and simplifying planning and forecasting, we help finance teams shift from number crunching to driving strategic decisions.

Founded in 2020 by two former CFOs, we’ve grown into a global team of 100+ people across 30+ nationalities. Headquartered in New York, we have offices in London and Barcelona. We’re trusted by industry leaders such as Dish Networks, Strava, BetterUp, Kajabi, JG Wentworth, Abridge, Cortex, and hundreds more.

We have raised over $100m, closing in June 2025 our $60M Series B, led by Scale Venture Partners, with the strong participation of Cathay Innovation, Y Combinator, Atomico, Creandum, and angel operators from Adyen, Zapier, and Twitch.

Our mission is ambitious and we can’t do it alone - join Abacum as we build the future of Business Planning!

Role overview

We’re seeking an Events Specialist to elevate Abacum’s event strategy, execution, and impact. You’ll design and lead our in-person, and virtual events portfolio — ensuring every event drives brand visibility, pipeline, and customer engagement. You’ll partner closely with marketing, sales, product, and partnerships to deliver top-tier experiences at scale.

Key Responsabilities

Strategy & Planning

• Define and scale the events roadmap (conferences, user summits, partner events, dinners, offsites) in alignment with go-to-market objectives
• Identify high-impact event and sponsorship opportunities and own the decision process
• Set event goals, budgets, KPIs, and measurement frameworks
• Craft bold, memorable experiences that set Abacum apart in a crowded market — blending creativity, storytelling, and strong brand presence across every touchpoint.
• Create unique, memorable experiences that set Abacum apart in a crowded market — blending creativity, storytelling, and brand consistency across every touchpoint

Execution & Operations

• Own end-to-end event execution with operational excellence — including venue sourcing, vendor management, logistics, registration, design, tech, and staffing.
• Lead onsite operations to ensure flawless delivery and attendee experience
• Invest in booth design and event experiences that make Abacum stand out and create lasting impressions.
• Deliver in-person & virtual event capabilities (streaming, live Q&A, engagement features)

Cross-Functional Alignment

• Work with product & marketing to integrate product launches, executive presence, and key messaging into events
• Partner with sales / CS to align on attendee targeting, agenda design, and conversion goals
• Work with partnerships to co-host, co-promote, and build sponsor relationships

Budgeting & ROI

• Manage event budgets, P&L, and financial oversight
• Analyze event outcomes (pipeline generated, leads, attendee engagement) and drive continuous improvements
• Develop frameworks to optimize cost per attendee, sponsor ROI, and margin

Team & Process Building

• Establish and document event playbooks, templates, workflows, checklists
• Implement event management tools, reporting systems, and processes
• Mentor and collaborate with vendors, internal contributors, and event staff

Candidate Profile & Qualifications

Required:

• 4+ years of professional experience in event management, marketing events, or experiential roles
• Strong operational & project management skills, with experience running end-to-end events
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience building processes, playbooks, systems to scale events
• Comfortable in ambiguity; entrepreneurial mindset

Preferred:

• Experience in SaaS or B2B tech companies
• NYC-based or willing to work onsite as needed
• Experience with hybrid / virtual event technology and execution
• History of delivering events with measurable business impact (pipeline, brand lift, customer engagement)

Success Metrics

In the first 6–12 months, the Events Specialist will be evaluated on:

• Number of events executed and quality of execution
• Event-driven pipeline & leads attributable to events
• Cost efficiency / margin per event
• Adoption of event playbooks and scalable processes
• Cross-functional satisfaction: alignment with sales, marketing, product

Benefits

- Competitive compensation including equity package

- Competitive vacation policy

- 401k match

- Private health insurance and access to Meditopia

- Remote-friendly culture and flexible working hours

- Personal development including language courses

- Fun in-person off-sites and virtual get-togethers

- Relocation support if needed and desires

Our Values

Customer Obsession: We share the understanding that Abacum's sole purpose is to create value for customers and relentlessly deploy all creativity and energy to that end.

Audacious Ambition: We dream big and embrace discomfort. We assume risks, make on-time mistakes and learn how to methodically accomplish our goals.

Good People: We are self-reflective and praise diversity of thought. We don't justify the end with the means and know where to draw the line. We have fun every day.

Tough Love: We truly care for everyone in the team and embrace honest feedback and radical transparency as ways to genuinely help each other.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.