Controller

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Corporate Controller

Position Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Direct all aspects of accounting operations, including timely and accurate general ledger accounting, accounts payable and payroll processing, month-end close and preparation of internal management financial reports
• Lead the development and optimization of financial transaction processes to achieve world class levels of efficiency
• Ensure records are maintained in accordance with GAAP and in compliance with other applicable rules and regulations
• Complete insightful ad-hoc analysis in support of the organization’s growth
• Develop, maintain, and ensure compliance for all necessary accounting policies and procedures and review accounting practices to ensure GAAP compliance.
• Participate in the strategic initiatives of the company – collaboration before, during and after deals, significant new contracts or other strategic actions by the company
• Lead financial and accounting diligence and integration for M&A transactions and other corporate transactions
• Lead tax structuring of M&A and corporate transactions, working with external tax advisors
• Ensure appropriate metrics are in place to manage business risk and improve decision making; ensure strong accounting and operational control environment to safeguard  and improve operations
• Develop and maintain financial controls and ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and/or other regulatory requirements as well as compliance with all company policies and procedures
• Draft and review bank financial statements and other reports and any applicable regulatory filings; review other filings
• Ensure correct calculation of bank covenant calculations and help ensure compliance with covenants related to financial information and internal controls
• Work with external auditors to coordinate and execute timely audits and reviews of external financial statements including statutory financial statements in foreign jurisdictions
• Lead and resolve complex or qualitative accounting analysis including discussions with external auditors
• Research technical accounting issues for new and proposed management initiatives and new accounting standards; document and present company’s position.
• Prepare various financial analyses, including earnings and Audit Committee schedules, as well as information for stock-based compensation matters
• Review corporate income and other tax filings and ensure appropriate accounting for income taxes
• Establish a stand-alone corporate tax department and capability to the extent it is required
• Review and approve rent and other corporate expenses for accuracy and senior executive approval
• Manage the financial systems so as to successfully support all accounting and finance activities
• Lead the requirements for Oracle and other accounting and inventory systems and ensure that the reported information accurately reflects the underlying inventory transactions
• Provide mentoring and staff development in a high-growth environment

Education & Experience

• BA Accounting or related degree required
• CPA required
• 20 + years of progressive experience in public accounting and corporate financial reporting
• Previous experience as a controller is required, preferably with a high growth company

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent written communications skills and attention to detail; strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to develop a highly efficient and productive team focused on customer service and support
• Ability to manage projects and timelines, even when you only have indirect influence
• Quantitative and qualitative analytical problem solving skills
• Strong time management skills, including ability to manage multiple activities
• Current and extensive understanding of GAAP, SOX and SEC rules
• Extensive knowledge of financial governance and compliance
• Proven leadership skills and strong decision making capabilities