Corporate Controller
Confidential - newark, NJ
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Corporate Controller Job Summary:The Corporate Controller is responsible for directing the Company's accounting and financial reporting functions, including oversight of daily accounting operations, financial close processesconsolidation, and SECGAAP compliance. This role is pivotal in driving efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting, supporting the company's strategic growth, and ensuring a high level of internal control. The ideal candidate will have experience working in the technologysoftware industry, as well as experience working for a publicly traded company with international consolidation needs, while managing direct reports.Key Responsibilities:Financial Reporting & Analysis:Oversee the integrity of the general ledger and monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closeconsolidation processes to ensure timely and accurate financial statements.Analyze financial results versus prior period resultsbudgeted expectations and provide insights and recommendations.Prepare and review consolidated financial statementsfootnotes, including income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and stockholders' equity.Accounting Operations:Manage accounting functions associated with general ledger and account reconciliation support, including equity accounting, and other non-routine transactions.Monitor and enforce accounting policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.Support the quarterly review and annual audit process and serve as point of contact for external auditors (Big 4) to ensure effective audit management.Develop and monitor KPI's associated with key financial operational metrics and team ternal Controls & Compliance:Support SEC filing financial reporting requirements (10-Q10-K)Develop and maintain effective internal controls to ensure the integrity of financial reporting.Conduct recurring assessments of internal controls, identifying and mitigating risks to prevent fraud and ensure compliance with SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley).Stay updated on changes in accounting regulations and standards to ensure compliance.Leadership & Team Development:Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.Set individual performance goals for team members and provide ongoing coaching and development opportunities.Collaborate with other departments to support business operations and ensure alignment to financial goals and objectives.Strategic & Operational Support:Partner with the CAOCFO and senior leadership team to support budgeting and forecasting processes.Contribute to projects associated with optimizing existing financial platforms for process improvements and automation opportunities.Provide financial guidance and support for M&A (mergers and acquisitions) activities, and integration efforts.Support system implementations to enhance the efficiency of accounting operations and reporting capabilities.Qualifications:Education:Bachelor's degree in accounting; preferred.Current CPA or Prior (Inactive) CPA; preferred.Experience:Mix of prior public companySEC experience and time spent at a Big 4 firm or National accounting firm10 or more years of progressive accounting experience, including a minimum of 5 years in a management role$400M in revenue, requiring international consolidation needs.Experience in the technologysoftware sector.Strong technical accounting skills with a thorough knowledge of GAAP, SOX and SEC financial reporting.Skills & Competencies:Team player with proven leadership abilities and history of building and developing high-performing teams.Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.Strong analytical skills and a strategic mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.Experience with Tier 1 ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, NetSuite, SAP), as well as with SEC Filing and monthly close management platforms, and advanced proficiency in volvement with equity management and stock compensation expense tools.Ability to manage multiple priorities and adhere to strict monthly close reporting requirements.Holds self-accountable to achieving individual and team goals.
Created: 2025-02-21