Corporate Controller Job at Confidential, Westford, MA

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  • Confidential
  • Westford, MA

Job Description

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 processes/consolidation, and SEC/GAAP 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 technology/software 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 close/consolidation processes to ensure timely and accurate financial statements.
  • Analyze financial results versus prior period results/budgeted expectations and provide insights and recommendations.
  • Prepare and review consolidated financial statements/footnotes, 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 performance.

Internal Controls & Compliance:

  • Support SEC filing financial reporting requirements (10-Q/10-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 CAO/CFO 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 company/SEC experience and time spent at a Big 4 firm or National accounting firm
  • 10 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 technology/software 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 Excel.
  • Involvement 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.

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