Corporate Controller

About the Company

The Controller for my client will play a pivotal role in steering their financial operations through expert management of our accounting and financial reporting processes. This position requires a strategic thinker with robust experience in high-transaction environments, including M&A, refinancing, and IPO activities.

About the Role

This position requires a strategic thinker with robust experience in high-transaction environments, including M&A, refinancing, and IPO activities.

Responsibilities

Operational Knowledge:

• Be adept in managing transactional services such as R2R, OTC, and P2P.
• Experience in expert functions such as tax, treasury, and audit.
• Oversee all accounting operations including the monthly closing process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in financial reporting.
• Lead a financial team, promoting a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with CPA standards and maintain active CPA certification.
• Collaborate with external auditors, regulatory agencies, and the board of directors, providing reliable reports and addressing inquiries.
• Implement and oversee financial systems and controls that uphold company-wide financial integrity.
• Drive strategic financial planning and analysis alongside senior leadership.

Complex Data Management:

• Handle high volumes of complex financial data, ensuring accuracy and actionable insights.
• Support the financial integration of new business onboarding from a strategic and operational perspective.

Executive Interaction:

• Work closely with C-Suite executives, providing strategic financial advice and regular updates on financial performance and forecasts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA certification is mandatory.
• Minimum of 8 years of accounting and financial management experience, with at least 5 years in a managerial role overseeing financial departments.
• Extensive experience in high-transaction environments including M&A, refinancing, and IPOs.

Required Skills

• Strategic thinker with an analytical mind and deep understanding of financial regulations and accounting principles.
• Extensive experience in managing financial operations within a startup environment, particularly transitioning to a public company.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and grow a financial team, with a strong focus on developing and mentoring staff.
• Expertise in making compelling management presentations and working collaboratively with auditors.
• Proficient in large-scale data management and financial modeling.
• Strong business acumen with an ability to translate complex financial data into strategic insights.