Controller

The Setting:

This is an opportunity to join a successful, well-established company whose mission is focused on supporting local governments through intuitive enterprise software solutions. gWorks is a GovTech company. Our products range from financial accounting to GIS to physical asset management to citizen engagement (and more!), and they empower public leaders to lead with confidence to build a vibrant community so that families and businesses can thrive and remain in small-town America. We have the privilege of serving those who serve all, and we’re good at it.

At gWorks, we get the job done through awesome software and a winning culture. If you're highly driven and want to work at an exciting, growing GovTech company, consider joining the gWorks team.

The Position:

The Controller will serve as a liaison to provide excellent customer service to all business leaders, employees, customers, and vendors/subcontractors, regarding all accounting functions. This position is responsible for the oversight and day-to-day supervision of the accounting department.

The Expectation:

• Oversee and execute all aspects of accounting for growing SaaS company (i.e., billing, financial statements, general ledger, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, revenue recognition, and various special analyses)
• Lead the monthly close process
• Complete general ledger and bank reconciliations
• Assist with budgets and preparation of the financial package
• Think independently and outside the box to solve problems or situations as they arise
• Contribute to building and designing scalable, highly automated accounting and finance systems and procedures, including controls, documentation, and training.
• Maintain the required level of technical knowledge, keep abreast of current developments in accounting, and process improvement technology
• Maintain independent auditor relationships and coordinate audit engagements with oversight from the CFO
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements, including income and sales/use tax
• Develop and mentor the accounting team, ensuring high quality and efficient execution of duties and growth in their skills over time
• Other duties as assigned


The successful Controller will have:

 Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with 5-7 years of senior accounting experience
• CPA strongly preferred.
• Expirence with Mergers and Acquisitions 
• Knowledge / experience with accounting principles, accounting practices, and accrual-based accounting.
• Knowledge / experience with revenue recognition, and other accounting practices related to software and SaaS companies is a plus.
• Ability to act as a liaison between internal and external customers of the accounting department.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficient written and oral communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

You will love this job if you are:

• Looking to take on a high degree of ownership: our philosophy is the more you excel, the more responsibility you take on. We are looking for those that are seeking a high degree of ownership and aren’t afraid to blaze trails.
• Willing to roll up your sleeves to get the job done: you must be able to get down “in the weeds” to become an expert in many organizational processes and be eager to do whatever it takes to get the job done.
• Hungry to learn: you will be doing something new every day. You must have a passion and excitement for learning and innate curiosity.
• An independent worker: you must have a strong, demonstrated ability to drive work and achieve results independently (this is a must), with high-level guidance and direction.
• Process-driven: you should be able to take something that is unstructured and build a process or structure around it.  Even where we have processes in place, we are always looking for ways to improve!

Work Location and Arrangement:

gWorks is a hybrid work environment,This position is looking for someone who is in or looking to move to the Omaha, Nebraska area.

• For Omaha-Based Candidates: A hybrid work model, balancing remote work with in-office collaboration on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

gWorks is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Compensation Range: 125,000- 150,000

Salary : $125,000 - $150,000