Controller

A business critical VP, Controller role has arisen with a rapidly growing VC backed SaaS firm, headquartered in New York City. Working closely with the CFO and VP of Finance, this is a senior leadership position which will assume responsibility for all aspects of the company’s accounting operations.

About the VP, Controller role

Key responsibilities:

• Financial Management: Oversee and ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of all financial reporting and accounting operations, including general ledger management, accounts payable and receivable, payroll processing, and month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Collaborate with the VP, Finance to develop annual budgets and provide ongoing monitoring of actual performance against budgeted targets.
• M&A Integration: Lead and manage all accounting activities related to mergers, acquisitions, and other business transactions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess financial impacts, perform due diligence, identify integration strategies, and ensure seamless integration of acquired entities into the company's accounting systems.
• Accounting Systems Management: Implement and manage robust accounting systems, ensuring the integrity of financial data, streamlining processes, and optimizing the use of technology. Evaluate and recommend improvements to existing systems and lead the implementation of new systems as required.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and present accurate and timely financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements. Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and potential areas of improvement. Ensure compliance with accounting standards (GAAP/IFRS) and regulatory requirements.
• Internal Controls and Compliance: Establish and maintain a strong system of internal controls to safeguard company assets, ensure accuracy of financial records, and compliance with accounting principles and regulatory requirements. Monitor and assess risks, develop control procedures, and coordinate internal and external audits.
• Team Management: Lead and mentor a team of accounting professionals, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback. Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Position Papers: Ability to prepare position papers for external auditors to reflect the accounting treatment used by the company.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and CPA certification is highly preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting leadership experience, including exposure to working on M&A transactions.
• Industry Background: Experience working within either the SaaS, media/advertising or technology sectors is desirable.
• Mergers and Acquisitions Expertise: Demonstrated experience in leading accounting and financial due diligence for M&A transactions, including integration of acquired entities and systems.
• Strong Technical Skills: In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, relevant tax regulations and ERP accounting systems.
• Leadership Abilities: Proven ability to lead and manage a team effectively, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Analytical Mindset: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data, perform financial modeling, and provide strategic insights.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.