Controller

About the Role

The Controller will be focused on managing accounting, financial reporting, period end close, balance sheet, external audit coordination, revenue recognition policies, GAAP compliance, enhancing the team, improving the General Ledger structure for enhanced reporting, tax management, analysis, cash forecasting and technical accounting.

Responsibilities

Own, reconcile and direct a tight GL month-end close process

Prepare the month-end reporting package with an analysis of any variances

Review all processes owned or impacted by accounting and establish or improve upon formal written processes/policies

Coordinate with CFO to improve and maintain all accounting systems

Manage all analysis and compliance for Federal, State, Sales & Use taxes

Own the AR process, credit & collections, AP approval, and incentive payouts

Oversee payroll and HR functions

Assist CFO with budgeting and forecasting

Perform accounting research

The ideal candidate will have:

Proven Controller experience, including demonstrated track record of driving process improvements, and possibly working with a start-up or turnaround business

Experience managing audit and tax relationships

Strong understanding of internal control environments

GAAP and technical accounting expertise

Public accounting experience preferred

Experience managing through a period of change, growth and transformation.

Proven experience leading and building an accounting team.