Vice President and Corporate Controller

Marchex has been delivering innovative revenue generation and business optimization solutions for our customers since our founding in 2003, and as a public company since 2004. Marchex harnesses the power of AI and omnichannel conversational intelligence to provide actionable insights aligned with prescriptive vertical market data analytics, driving operational excellence and revenue acceleration. Marchex enables executive, sales, and marketing teams to optimize customer journey experiences across communications channels. Through our prescriptive analytics solutions, we enable the alignment of enterprise strategy, empowering businesses to increase revenue through informed decision-making and strategic execution. Marchex provides conversational intelligence AI-powered solutions for market-leading companies in leading B2B2C vertical markets, including several of the world’s most innovative and successful brands.

Job Overview

The Corporate Controller oversees all accounting, financial reporting, and financial compliance processes, staff, and systems, and assures the timely delivery of financial information to all internal and external corporate stakeholders. Marchex is an international (operations in both US and Canada), publicly traded company in the conversation intelligence and data analytics sector; therefore, the Corporate Controller must ensure the delivery of accurate and timely financial filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) using the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval (EDGAR) filing system. Other key duties include administering the internal control environment, developing financial policies, managing budgets, and coordinating audits. Additionally, the Corporate Controller selects, develops, and retains team members to drive the success of the department, and collaborates with executive leadership to make informed financial decisions.

Team

The Corporate Controller both directly and indirectly manages a team of approximately 8 team members, to include AR and AP Specialists, Payroll Specialists, Accountants, and Managers of Revenue and Financial Reporting.

Outline Of Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate financial closing (monthly, quarterly and annual basis).
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and statements of equity.
• Seamlessly work with Financial Reporting Manager to prepare timely and detailed reports on financial performance on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, to include analysis in support of communication to the company’s executive leadership and Board of Directors, in compliance with US GAAP accounting standards and SEC regulations.
• Oversee the monthly reconciliation and analysis of all general ledger accounts (balance sheet and income statement), ensuring compliance with US GAAP accounting standards.
• Analyze financial data and transactions to identify anomalies and proactively resolve any errors found.
• Develop and provide insightful and timely financial analyses of business operations and opportunities, spearheading the interpretation of operating results in relation to anticipated results and providing recommendations for improving financial performance.
• Establish and maintain internal controls (to include processes, systems, practices) to assure compliant and efficient accounting and financial reporting, and to safeguard company assets.
• Engage and work with internal and external stakeholders – to include financial statement auditors, tax compliance advisors, federal/state/local agencies, customers, vendors, and employees – to process transactions, resolve issues, and make business decisions.
  
  

Experience, Skills, And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
• CPA required and “Big Four” public accounting experience preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in a financial leadership role, including previous experience in an SEC environment, and thorough US GAAP expertise.
• Track record of maintaining high-quality/internal control standards for an organization.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinker with ability to conduct research, perform data analysis and resolve complex problems.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team at a high level, but also able and willing to “roll up sleeves” when needed.
• Is an independent performer and delivers highly efficient and effective work products with minimal oversight and need for correction.
• Proven ability to manage and develop staff by demonstrating exceptional leadership skills
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required; Proficiency with other financial software highly desired, including Active Disclosure, Microsoft Great Plains and Microsoft Business Central.
• Effective in written and oral communications.
  
  

Benefits

Marchex is committed to the wellbeing of our employees. To ensure that every employee has the support they need Marchex offers a comprehensive benefits package. Some of these benefits may include, but are not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision insurance; Life & Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Holidays, Generous PTO, and Retirement Savings (401k/ RRSP). The benefits package offered may differ by location.

• Compensation $165,000 - $200,000+
  
  

The compensation range listed above may include base salary and short and/or long-term incentives. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Marchex’s commitment to diversity

We value a diverse workplace. Marchex is committed to employing people from diverse backgrounds and we actively demonstrate inclusiveness through fair, equitable and accessible hiring practices. We recognize the strength that comes from different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives and welcome candidates who identify as visible minorities, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons within the LGBTQ+ community. We feel it is important as an organization that all people have access and opportunity to be employed, to be valued and to be respected. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities will be provided upon request during the recruitment, assessment, selection, and placement process. Alternative format available on request.