Controller

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee all activities of the accounting department
• Maintain audit ready systems and records
• Manage monthly, quarterly and annual close process to ensure the accurate and timely dissemination of financial management reports including internal and external monthly financial statements
• Oversee AR/Collections team including billing, collections and cash posting
• Develop, implement, and maintain financial controls and guidelines for the organization that verify the integrity of all systems, processes and data
• Oversee the activities of the Accounts Payable function, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of accounts payable, purchase orders, employee expense reports and cash control
• Oversee and manage the annual external audit process including interactions with outside audit firm
• Oversee and manage tax compliance (income tax and sales tax) to ensure the accurate and timely completion of all corporate tax returns including interactions with outside audit firm
• Respond to CFO with accurate and timely work to facilitate the monthly reporting of results to the Executive team and the Board
• Participate in a wide variety of special projects and compile a variety of special reports
• Manage/assist in Finance software integrations as needed
• Interact and communicate with cross functional co-workers, management, clients and others in a courteous and professional manner

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Master's in Accounting preferred
• CPA certification required
• Strong current knowledge of US GAAP
• Experience utilizing AI and automation tools to drive efficiency, improve reporting, and support data-driven decision-making
• Strong ERP tooling skills and knowledge
• NetSuite experience a plus
• Strong Microsoft Office skills required
• Salesforce experience a plus
• Strong experience/interest in ERP system design and implementation
• 10+ years of related and progressive accounting experience
• 5+ years supervisory management experience
• Previous Controller level experience required
• Public accounting experience a plus
• Technical acumen, creative thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills required
• Strong organizational and time management skills in a fast-paced environment