Your opportunity
We are looking for a highly motivated and organized individual to be a key member of the Controllership team. As a key position, this individual will be responsible for overseeing the monthly close process as well as driving a culture of continuous improvement. You will coordinate cross-functionally with Technical Accounting, FP&A, Legal, Payroll/HR, and all internal accounting departments.
You will be successful in this role if you have a solid understanding of GAAP, a strong attention to detail, highly organized, refined leadership, and work effectively under time constraints.
What you'll do
- Manage end to end monthly accounting close and consolidation process
- Perform reviews of accounting journal entries, workbooks, reconciliations, and fluctuations
- Operationalize accounting policies, continue to improve operational accounting process and system changes
- Facilitate cross-functional communication and alignment
- Identify and drive process improvements and automation projects to accelerate close timeline
- Coordinate with Technical Accounting on appropriate accounting for transactions
- Manage external audit requests
- Assist with other projects and responsibilities as required
This role requires
- 10+ years of combined accounting management and related experience across public companies and the Big 4 audit and accounting advisory practices
- Thorough understanding of accounting close and financial reporting processes
- Great communicator and organizational skills
- Leader who is adept to manage and motivate team members
- Ability to think critically, multitask, prioritize, and organize efficiently with minimal oversight
- Challenging and continuous improvement mindset
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities
- Prior experience working with US based corporations
- Relevant work experience with a professional IT services company or SaaS software provider
- Strong US GAAP foundation
- US CPA qualified
Bonus points if you have
- Netsuite, Coupa and Blackline experience
- Strong proficiency in MS Excel
