Controller

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, direct, and coordinate all accounting operational functions
• Manage the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for an accurate accounting of consolidated business results
• Prepare and publish timely monthly & quarterly financial statements
• Manage external auditor relationships to facilitate completion of audit procedures in a timely and efficient manner
• Establish, implement, manage, and monitor critical accounting and reporting policies, processes and associated metrics
• Work closely with leadership and stakeholders across the organization to set standards and drive compliance
• Maintain current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards
• Provide direction and assistance to other organizational units regarding accounting policies and procedures and efficient control and utilization of financial resources
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of accounting and other financial staff, recommend and implement personnel actions, such as promotions and dismissals
• Supervise employees performing accounting, billing, collections and payroll duties
• Prepare and file annual tax returns or prepare financial information so that outside accountants can complete tax returns

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred
• Current or recent experience leading Accounting processes for a large, global company
• Active CPA preferred
• 8+ years' progressive experience – combined public & private experience preferred
• 3+ years managing and developing staff/leadership experience , supervising all aspects of month end GL close and financial statement preparation
• Experience preparing for and managing audits
• Experience working in accordance to GAAP
• Experience with ASC 842 Lease Accounting and ASC 606 Revenue Recognition
• Ability to successfully participate in and lead projects involving cross-functional teams
• Ability to problem solve and build successful client relationships
• Experience developing and executing internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for various activities
• Strong negotiation, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data globally
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
• Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and then implement solutions
• Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Ability to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
• Proficiency in accounting software, business intelligence and data analysis software, financial analysis software, and ERP applications such as NetSuite, Excel, Concur, ADP or similar software (Anaplan a plus)
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, Confluence, Jira a plus
A plus if:
• Experience working with VAT, Royalties, WHT, Foreign Exchange across multiple currencies and countries
• Prior work experience in the payments processing industry
• Prior work experience at a company with an entrepreneurial mindset