Controller

About the Role

As Caribou’s Controller, you’ll join an accomplished team reporting directly to the CFO where your role will be critical to the overall success of the business with ample opportunities to leave your own mark on the organization and build the Accounting function for Caribou’s future.

In this role, you will…

• Oversee the monthly, quarterly and annual close processes ensuring that Caribou’s reporting and financial statements comply with US GAAP.
• Own Tax, Payroll, and have responsibility for various treasury related items.
• Play an active role alongside Caribou’s Finance team in budgeting, forecasting, planning and analysis.
• Maintain and document Caribou’s accounting policies and procedures while continuously improving accounting methodology and processes to align with business changes. 
• Own Caribou’s external auditor relationship and Caribou’s annual audit process inclusive of collaboration with external tax preparers and technical accounting resources. 
• Ensure effective accounting and internal controls including accounting software and supporting databases. 
• Collaborate with other business stakeholders to operationalize processes impacting Accounting in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Support executive leadership and the Board in executing special projects. 
• Recruit, build and lead a high performing Accounting team.

This is a hybrid role based out of our Caribou office in Denver, CO.  This role may require attendance at occasional in-person team meetings. 

About You

You, like us, are driven to achieve your goals. At Caribou, we have just three core values: Give a damn. Velocity. Make the assist. We’re motivated. We race towards our goals. And we help each other along the way.  We’re ideally seeking: 

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting, business, finance or related field; CPA required.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in a fast-paced environment in accounting or related fields with proven career progression.
• Deep understanding of accounting principles, financial statements, financial markets, economic principles and banking. 
• Ability to balance autonomous work and direction, remain flexible but continuously deliver high quality work on tight timelines with strong organizational and prioritization skills. 
• Experience with accounting and payroll software programs; NetSuite and UKG, a plus. 
• Skilled in use of Microsoft and Google Suite. 

How we will take care of you

Everyone at Caribou is a valued team member. Our compensation and benefits package includes: 

• Competitive base compensation: $185,000 - $215,000
• Equity options
• 401k savings program
• Generous paid time off including: Flexible Time Off (FTO) for all employees and 100% paid parental leave for all parents.
• Robust wellness benefits including company-paid plans for health, dental, vision, mental health, disability and basic life insurance.
• Optional benefits to suit your individual circumstances such as HSAs, FSAs, supplemental life and medical insurance, and pet insurance.
• Up to $1,000 per year for eligible professional development expenses.