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Corporate Controller

Job Summary:

The Corporate Controller is responsible for directing the Company's accounting and financial reporting functions, including oversight of daily accounting operations, financial close processes/consolidation, and SEC/GAAP compliance. This role is pivotal in driving efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting, supporting the company’s strategic growth, and ensuring a high level of internal control. The ideal candidate will have experience working in the technology/software industry, as well as experience working for a publicly traded company with international consolidation needs, while managing direct reports.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Analysis:

• Oversee the integrity of the general ledger and monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close/consolidation processes to ensure timely and accurate financial statements.
• Analyze financial results versus prior period results/budgeted expectations and provide insights and recommendations.
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements/footnotes, including income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and stockholders’ equity.

Accounting Operations:

• Manage accounting functions associated with general ledger and account reconciliation support, including equity accounting, and other non-routine transactions.
• Monitor and enforce accounting policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Support the quarterly review and annual audit process and serve as point of contact for external auditors (Big 4) to ensure effective audit management.
• Develop and monitor KPI’s associated with key financial operational metrics and team performance.

Internal Controls & Compliance:

• Support SEC filing financial reporting requirements (10-Q/10-K)
• Develop and maintain effective internal controls to ensure the integrity of financial reporting.
• Conduct recurring assessments of internal controls, identifying and mitigating risks to prevent fraud and ensure compliance with SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley).
• Stay updated on changes in accounting regulations and standards to ensure compliance.

Leadership & Team Development:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
• Set individual performance goals for team members and provide ongoing coaching and development opportunities.
• Collaborate with other departments to support business operations and ensure alignment to financial goals and objectives.

Strategic & Operational Support:

• Partner with the CAO/CFO and senior leadership team to support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Contribute to projects associated with optimizing existing financial platforms for process improvements and automation opportunities.
• Provide financial guidance and support for M&A (mergers and acquisitions) activities, and integration efforts.
• Support system implementations to enhance the efficiency of accounting operations and reporting capabilities.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; preferred.
• Current CPA or Prior (Inactive) CPA; preferred.

Experience:

• Mix of prior public company/SEC experience and time spent at a Big 4 firm or National accounting firm
• 10 or more years of progressive accounting experience, including a minimum of 5 years in a management role
• $400M in revenue, requiring international consolidation needs.
• Experience in the technology/software sector.
• Strong technical accounting skills with a thorough knowledge of GAAP, SOX and SEC financial reporting.

Skills & Competencies:

• Team player with proven leadership abilities and history of building and developing high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills and a strategic mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Experience with Tier 1 ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, NetSuite, SAP), as well as with SEC Filing and monthly close management platforms, and advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Involvement with equity management and stock compensation expense tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adhere to strict monthly close reporting requirements.
• Holds self-accountable to achieving individual and team goals.

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