Job Details
We are a rapidly growing, entrepreneurial financial services business with very ambitious growth plans. We have a global presence and having gone through a period of consolidating previous merger and acquisitions (M&A) under a single brand, we are now actively seeking new M&A opportunities.
These plans are driving the need for additional resources, including a Financial Controller - Americas to help to support and embed any new business we secure as well as to support the existing business.
This is a hands on role with responsibility for core accounting, reporting, treasury and tax functions, including the management of a small team and liaison with global colleagues.
Ideal candidates will be CPA qualified and will have experience of working as part of a broader global team and shared services teams based in a remote location. This is a remote role and you can be based anywhere in the US.
Responsibilities
- Directing day to day accounting activities including revenue accounting/recognition, billing reconcilliation, AP, Accruals etc.
- Lead and manage the month end, year end close processes to meet required deadlines.
- The integrity and accuracy of the financial statements and underlying financial data.
- Delivery of continuous improvement.
- Prepare federal and state tax provisions
- Perform treasury functions
- Develop, implement and document policies, procedures, controls and SOPs.
- Train, mentor and develop the accounting staff and upgrading the performance of the team.
Attributes and Qualifications
- CPA preferably with "big 4" background
- 10 years + experience with at least 3 to 4 years as a proven, high performing controller
- organizational and follow-up skills
- and ability to meet deadlines associated with the month-end close and with numerous recurring and ad-hoc deliverables during the month
- ability to effectively delegate and manage multiple deliverables, including recurring work and projects
- analytical and problem-solving skills
- reconciliation skills
- proficiency with MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook. Ability to manipulate large data files with advanced Excel skills is required.
- with Hyperion (HFM) and SAP preferred
- written and verbal communication skills
- attention to detail
- effectively and collaboratively with teams that interface with the Controller s group, including the Global Finance team
- High energy and a can-do attitude; exhibit a responsible and responsive tenacity