Company is looking for an experienced Controller to lead our Accounting team. Reporting to the VP of Finance, this position will be a key member of the Finance and Accounting leadership team and will help build out the accounting function for Company. This role will be hands-on with an emphasis on hiring and managing a high performing accounting team from the ground up. The key responsibilities will be centered around developing internal accounting and audit processes to set the foundations for the Finance and Accounting org to scale with the fast paced growth that we are witnessing at Company. The ideal candidate is someone who will work independently, drive projects from concept to completion, communicate effectively across teams and enjoy collaborating with people with diverse skills, all while operating in a dynamic and fast paced environment.
What you’ll be doing:
- Build out the accounting team from the ground up – including technical accounting, AR/AP, Revenue and Expense Accounting functions.
- Responsible for accurate and timely monthly and year-end close processes and the preparation of internal and external financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.
- Lead the audit process with external auditors – including financial statement drafting, day-to-day coordination of audit work and overall relationship with the audit firm and team.
- Work with cross functional business teams such as Product, Talent Partnerships, Business Development, Legal, etc. to assist with decision making related to Technical Accounting, Tax, SOX compliance and other related topics.
- Maintain a strong internal control environment, updating the design and scope of controls as the business evolves to maintain the integrity of financial reporting.
- Assist with the company’s monthly/annual budgeting and forecasting process.
What you should have:
- A CPA with 4+ years of Big 4 public accounting and/or industry experience
- 2+ years of experience as a Controller (or equivalent position) in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
- Strong analytical skills and impeccable attention to detail
- Have a “bias-for-action” and a willingness to roll up your sleeves and get things done.
- Experience hiring, developing and mentoring talent as well as managing small to medium sized teams
- Exceptional organization skills & ability to manage multiple project simultaneously
- Enthusiasm for thinking outside the box to tackle complex problems
- Demonstrated strength leveraging data and qualitative insights to drive decision making
- Operate with high emotional intelligence and exceptional communication skills