Vice President, Corporate Controller

Overview

This role is a hands-on Controller position within a high-growth, PE-backed organization. The organization operates 100% remote and would prefer candidates who are in Central or Eastern timezone.

The Controller is a key member of the finance team and process owner for transactional and general ledger accounting. Responsibilities include preparing interim and final financial statements with supporting schedules for management, establishing and maintaining financial policies and fiscal records, and producing financial reports. This role leads the accounting function, including supervision of general accounting, internal auditing, and budgetary controls.

Responsibilities

• Serve as process owner for all financial accounting activities for the organization and its affiliates.
• Act as the subject matter expert for Accounting, GAAP, and other required standards.
• Develop, document, maintain, and support accounting policies in accordance with GAAP as appropriately applied.
• Maintain the system of accounts and cost centers, including entity consolidation and intercompany accounting methodology.
• Direct accounting organization activities across general ledger, accounts receivable, credit policies, and accounts payable to optimize working capital through effective cash, accounts receivable, and accounts payable management.
• Maintain books and records for company transactions and assets; consolidate all entities and manage elimination of intercompany transactions.
• Close the books independently and defend GAAP applications to an SEC-level, independent audit firm.
• Partner with the business to ensure revenue recognition complies with GAAP.
• Design and implement financial and transactional controls that can be elevated to meet Sarbanes-Oxley level scrutiny and testing.
• Work with the CFO to develop inter-company transfer pricing and tax methodologies.
• Support tax preparation for both state and federal taxes; maintain legal entity books for all legal entities.
• Provide internal reports, improve and update reporting for usefulness and efficiency, and produce external reports as necessary.
• Develop and maintain reporting processes for third parties such as banks, insurance companies, and other stakeholders.
• Determine depreciation rates for capitalized items and advise management on operational adjustments due to tax revisions.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial information and plans to ensure effective financial controls for the organization.
• Evaluate accounting personnel performance; recommend training requirements and staffing actions as needed.
• Lead accounting integration related to acquisitions; support due diligence during acquisition activities.
• Coordinate with outside auditors and tax specialists to support receipt of a “clean” opinion within the defined timeframe and budget.
• Ensure related tax matters are properly addressed, including but not limited to sales and use tax and property tax returns; support tax strategic planning and compliance with federal, state, and local corporate and other applicable taxes.
• Strengthen internal communications across staff levels and help build a positive, supportive work environment.

Requirements

• BA/BS Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related major.
• CPA certification (currently maintained preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in public accounting.
• Solid experience coordinating audit activities and managing reporting, budget development and analysis, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, payroll, and accounting for investments.
• Experience in M&A due diligence and integration helpful.
• Private Equity portfolio company experience is required.
• Technology savvy, including experience selecting and overseeing software installations and managing relationships with software vendors; advanced knowledge of accounting and reporting software.
• Highly proficient skills in Excel and databases, with experience in accounting-type software.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including effectively communicating key data and presenting to senior management, the board, or other outside partners.
• Ability to manage virtual employees across multiple locations using communications technology.
• Ability and desire to translate complex financial concepts to individuals at all levels, including finance and non-finance managers.

Preferred Qualifications

• None specified beyond the listed requirements.