Corporate Controller
Publicly traded Social Media Company
Unique Tech company is looking for a driven, experienced, and organized Controller who is inspired by a fast-paced environment and building a strong Accounting function. The Controller will establish a consistent financial statement close process, identify process gaps and improvements needed after our recent IPO, and lead the accounting team to execute as a publicly traded company. This role is designed for an individual who has a strong understanding of US GAAP, an adaptability to change, and a strong sense of ownership.
Responsibilities
• Manage the day-to-day monthly financial statement close process; deliver accurate and timely monthly financial results
• Review financial statements and related account analysis, ensuring that all accounting records are maintained in accordance with GAAP
• Ensure all accounts are reconciled monthly, with appropriate support. Train team as needed to execute on supportable reconciliations
• Identify accounting issues and propose solutions working with cross-functional partners; continuously identify areas of process improvement
• Serve as thought partner to the CAO and broader finance organization
• Establish AR aging review process for collection risk
• Collaborate with engineering team to improve capitalized software tracking
• Implement and maintain internal controls to ensure SOX compliance
• Collaborate with FP&A to ensure complete and accurate flow of information between departments
• Ensure consistent coding of transactions to general ledger account segments
• Evaluate processes and implement more efficient practices and procedures to consistently execute a 5 day monthly close; continue to automate aspects of the month end close
• Serve as key contact to external auditors with respect to quarterly reviews, annual audits, and other audits, as needed
• Develop accounting team
• Provide information for financial statement footnotes and disclosures
• Support other functions as needed, such as tax and payroll
• Complete ad hoc projects as needed
Requirements
• 12+ years accounting experience, with a mix of public and private experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• CPA required
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP
• Team leader with experience managing and developing teams
• Detailed-oriented, results driven, resourceful, comfortable with ambiguity, and willing to roll up your sleeves in a hands on capacity
• A team player who helps problem solve issues as they arise
• Strong sense of integrity, responsibility, and accountability
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, organizational, and time management skills