Global Controller
Scope3 · United States · 7 mo ago
RemoteRemoteAccountingFull-time
Responsibilities
- Oversee the company's month-end and quarter-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
- Own consolidated financial reporting for internal stakeholders and external functions including investors, auditors, and regulatory bodies
- Manage the company's annual audit and coordinate preparation of federal and state tax returns
- Work with third-party vendors to ensure statutory compliance of international subsidiaries across multiple jurisdictions
- Manage the company's treasury function including cash management, forecasting, and banking relationships
- Oversee global payroll operations and ensure compliance with local regulations
- Collaborate with functional leads to build out and refine budget reporting, variance analysis, and financial planning processes
- Develop and maintain robust accounting policies, internal controls, and procedures to support the company's growth trajectory
- Partner closely with FP&A, Legal, and Operations teams to support strategic initiatives and business expansion
- Lead and mentor the accounting team, building capability and capacity as the organization scales
- Drive continuous improvement in financial systems and processes, identifying opportunities for automation and efficiency
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting; active CPA license required
- 10-15 years of progressive accounting and finance experience with significant time in a Controller or Assistant Controller role
- Scale-up or high-growth company experience required, preferably in enterprise adtech, marketplace, or platform businesses
- Experience working with and implementing financial systems including ERPs and billing systems
- Demonstrated ability to scale operations with a lean team, focusing on people, process, and technology improvements
- Hands-on experience managing annual audits with national accounting firms
- Marketplace or platform experience with understanding of transaction clearing and complex revenue recognition
- Experience managing and consolidating legal entities across multiple jurisdictions with different functional currencies
- Extensive knowledge of US GAAP and international accounting standards
- Strong technical accounting skills with ability to research and document complex accounting treatments
Qualifications
- Preference may be given to candidates with experience in advertising technology, media, or internet industries
- Experience with usage-based or consumption-based billing models
- Experience with ASC 606 revenue recognition in complex, multi-element arrangements
- Experience with Wayfair ruling tax matters and nexus considerations for digital services
- Experience with Treasury management in multi-currency environments
Skills
- Strong technical accounting skills
- Ability to research and document complex accounting treatments
- Experience with financial systems including ERPs and billing systems
- Experience with financial reporting and consolidation
- Experience with treasury management and cash flow forecasting
- Experience with international subsidiary compliance
- Experience with marketplaces or platform businesses
Benefits
Scope3 offers a competitive compensation package including a salary range of $200,000 - $250,000 USD per year, health insurance, retirement plans, and remote work options.
Pay
Pay Range: $200,000 - $250,000 USD per year
Schedule
Remote (United States)