The Financial Controller will manage the monthly accounting close, ensure financial accuracy, and prepare comprehensive financial statements for the company.
Controller
๐ Description
- Lead client accounting engagements and oversee clientsโ accounting functions and reporting.
- Develop and improve finance processes, controls, and operational efficiency.
- Prepare and review monthly financial statements within 7 business days of month end.
- Provide financial reporting, KPI tracking, business insights, and cash flow management.
- Support fundraising through data room preparation and coordination with financing partners.
- Coordinate with tax partners and manage the financial operations team and client accounting tools.
๐ ๏ธ Requirements
- 7+ years of accounting experience at US-based companies; CPA preferred.
- Experience managing 5-10+ clients at a startup-focused accounting firm preferred.
- Proficiency with Google Sheets, Google Docs, Slack, and Zoom.
- Ability to switch between individual and collaborative projects accurately.
- Ownership mentality, coachability, bias to action, and integrity.
- Experience with bookkeeping software such as QuickBooks Online or NetSuite and financial operations software such as Ramp, Gusto, Stripe, or Mercury.
Full job description
Roles & Responsibilities:
Lead client accounting engagements, managing all aspects of the clientโs accounting function to ensure accurate and timely reporting of business financials
Develop, document, and continuously improve finance processes, controls, and operational efficiency
Prepare and review all financial statements, including balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement on a monthly basis within 7 business days of month end
Provide ongoing financial reporting, tracking of Key Performance Indicators, strategic insights into business performance, and proactive cash flow management to clients
Support clients through fundraising processes through data room preparation, communication with external financing partners, and ongoing needs
Collaborate closely with tax partners to provide information necessary for quarterly estimates and annual corporate tax filings
Manage Veloโs financial operations team who performs bookkeeping categorization and reconciliation on a weekly basis, managing the communication process with clients to ensure accurate categorization of vendors and expenses
Ensure clients utilize the appropriate financial tech stack and manage the implementation and day to day use of the selected tools
Qualifications:
7+ years experience in accounting roles at US-based companies; CPA preferred
Prior experience managing 5-10+ clients at a startup-focused accounting firm preferred
Proficiency and ability to collaborate across Google Sheets, Google Docs, Slack, Zoom
Ability to switch between individual and collaborative projects quickly and accurately
Ownership mentality, high coachability, bias to action, and unwavering integrity
Experience with bookkeeping software (e.g. QuickBooks Online, NetSuite) and financial operations software (Ramp, Gusto, Stripe, Mercury, etc.)
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