Overview We're looking for a highly skilled and proactive Senior Accountant / Controller to lead our day-to-day accounting and financial operations. In this role, you'll be responsible for financial reporting, maintaining accurate records, implementing controls and policies, and helping steer strategic financial planning.
You'll also oversee a small team, manage budgets, ensure GAAP compliance, and support company-wide systems and operations.
This is a hands-on, high-impact role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment and wants to build and refine the financial foundation of a growing company.
Responsibilities
- Financial Operations & Oversight: Manage all company accounting activities, including for subsidiaries and related entities
- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
- Prepare and distribute financial statements and internal management reports
- Lead the budgeting process and support forecasting activities
- Review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial metrics
- Execute and monitor AR/AP functions
- Interface with external accountants for tax compliance and audits
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and laws
- Controls, Systems & Reporting: Implement and maintain strong internal controls and accounting systems
- Develop and enforce policies and procedures aligned with best practices
- Identify and address internal control issues or process inefficiencies
- Summarize and forecast financial performance across income, expenses, and earnings
- Manage departmental budget and ensure ongoing fiscal discipline
- Direct and mentor finance/accounting team members
- Set clear performance criteria and conduct evaluations
- Lead or coordinate finance training initiatives for staff
- Collaborate cross-functionally to align financial operations with broader company goals
- Recommend and implement process improvements and cost-saving measures
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field1–2+ years of experience in accounting, finance, or financial analysis
- Proven experience managing budgets and/or financial teams
- Solid understanding of GAAP, tax requirements, and accounting principles
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
- Experience working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Highly self-motivated and able to manage tasks independently
- Benefits: 100% medical coverage for you; 401(k) plan;
- Free weekly lunch & dinner at the office;
- Annual company-paid retreats
- Compensation $65,000 - $150,000 USDEmployment details Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
- Employment type: Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and FinanceIndustries: Technology, Information and Internet#J-18808-Ljbffr
Skills
- Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Software, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Analysis Skills, Budget Management, Budgeting, Corporate Compliance, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Finance, Financial Audit, Financial Control, Financial Management, Financial Operations, Financial Planning, Financial Regulations, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Forecasting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Health Plan, Information Technology & Information Systems, Journal Entries, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Organizational Skills, Policy Implementation, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Implementation, Process Improvement, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Regulatory Compliance, Startup, Strategic Planning, System Operations, Tax Accounting, Tax Regulations, Training/Teaching
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