Controller

Phoenix Pro Cconnect is representing this client, a company in the technology industry with over 300 employees. They are seeking a Financial Controller for a fully remote role reporting to company CFO and working with a team of over 15.

This Financial Controller position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a small company backed by private investors and experiencing rapid growth. It allows you to shape the financial future of the organization and make a direct impact.

Position: Financial Controller

Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting:

• Oversee all accounting activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP.
• Prepare and present accurate financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Design, document, implement, and manage policies and procedures for various accounting operations to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Manage and analyze monthly financial statements and reports.
• Lead the annual external audit process and ensure efficient audit completion.
  
  

Accounting Operations:

• Research technical accounting issues and oversee the writing of accounting memos.
• Improve, monitor, and enforce internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Review contracts with third parties to ensure proper expense accounting.
• Oversee the treasury process and bank management.
  
  

Tax and Regulatory Compliance:

• Oversee the preparation and filing of all tax returns, including federal, state, and local taxes.
• Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting.
  
  

Leadership:

• Provide strategic financial leadership through collaboration with the executive team.
• Supervise and mentor a team of finance and accounting professionals.
• Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the department.
• Monitor and assess staff performance and development needs.
  
  

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA certification in the United States.
• 8-10 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including public accounting and private industry experience, with management experience.
• Hands-on experience managing the monthly close process.
• Experience in a fast-growing technology company, ideally SaaS.
• Experience recruiting, developing, training, and mentoring a high-performing accounting team.
• Experience in implementing financial systems.
• Experience managing annual audits and tax-related matters.
• Proficiency in financial software and systems, with knowledge of Netsuite being a plus.
• Exceptional Excel skills.
  
  

Ideal Candidate:

• Advanced degree in Accounting.
• Experience managing and leading a finance and accounting team at a SAAS company.
• Big 4 experience.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
• Previous experience in a venture capital or private equity-backed company.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong commitment to accurate financial reporting.
• Self-starter with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Must have experience leading teams remotely.