Position Summary
The Controller is responsible for overseeing all accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, and maintaining effective internal controls. This role plays a critical leadership function in financial management, compliance, and process improvement, while partnering with business leaders to support strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting & Close
- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
- Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP (or IFRS, if applicable)
- Ensure timely, accurate reporting for management and external stakeholders
Accounting Operations
- Manage general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and fixed assets
- Ensure proper revenue recognition and expense accruals
- Maintain accounting policies and procedures
Internal Controls & Compliance
- Design, implement, and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and audit requirements
- Coordinate external audits and act as primary audit liaison
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team
- Set performance goals and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
Budgeting & Forecasting Support
- Partner with FP&A and leadership on budgeting and forecasting processes
- Analyze financial results and provide variance explanations and insights
Systems & Process Improvement
- Oversee accounting systems and ensure data integrity
- Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and scalability
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA certification
- 7-10+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
- Proven experience managing teams and complex close processes
Preferred
- Public accounting background
- Experience in industry-specific experience, e.g., SaaS, manufacturing, healthcare
- ERP system experience (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle)
Key Competencies
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
- Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly
- High integrity and sound judgment
- Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
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