Abacum
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 with marketing, sales, product, and partnerships to deliver top-tier experiences at scale. Base pay
$80,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr 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 , with the strong participation of
Cathay Innovation, Y Combinator , Atomico, Creandum, and angel operators from Adyen, Zapier, and Twitch. 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 Responsibilities
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 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, evaluate on: number of events, quality of execution, event-driven pipeline & leads, cost efficiency / margin per event, adoption of event playbooks and scalable processes, cross-functional satisfaction 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 desired 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. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Management and Manufacturing Software Development We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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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 with marketing, sales, product, and partnerships to deliver top-tier experiences at scale. Base pay
$80,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr 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 , with the strong participation of
Cathay Innovation, Y Combinator , Atomico, Creandum, and angel operators from Adyen, Zapier, and Twitch. 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 Responsibilities
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 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, evaluate on: number of events, quality of execution, event-driven pipeline & leads, cost efficiency / margin per event, adoption of event playbooks and scalable processes, cross-functional satisfaction 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 desired 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. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Management and Manufacturing Software Development We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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