Financial Controller

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Prepare and review income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and supporting schedules.
• Ensure proper revenue recognition, expense accruals, capitalization, and reserves in line with accounting standards.
• Oversee general ledger integrity, account reconciliations, and journal entry review.
• Prepare financial reporting packages for executive leadership and the Board as required.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Design, implement, and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and other statutory reporting requirements.
• Coordinate and manage external audits, including preparation of audit schedules and acting as the primary auditor liaison.
• Oversee tax compliance processes in partnership with external tax advisors (income, sales/use, payroll, etc.).

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team, fostering a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations within the accounting function.
• Support hiring and onboarding as the finance organization scales.

Process Improvement & Systems

• Continuously evaluate and improve accounting processes to increase efficiency, scalability, and accuracy.
• Develop and document accounting policies, procedures, and workflows to support consistent and compliant operations.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Partner closely with FP&A to ensure alignment between actuals, forecasts, and budgets.
• Collaborate with Operations, Legal, and HR on financial implications of contracts, compensation plans, and operational initiatives.
• Support strategic initiatives, including new product launches, process scaling, and potential M&A activity, from an accounting perspective.