Controller

Vetcove

46d

About The Position

Vetcove is seeking a highly motivated and proactive Controller to develop and execute accounting policies and procedures while scaling accounting systems and tools for growth. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, this individual will be responsible for directing the accounting activities of the company. The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys the challenge of working at a fast-paced startup, solving problems, and pioneering processes to better streamline and enhance financial operations. This role requires someone who can both execute and lead. You’ll be responsible for running the accounting function day to day alongside your team, while also strengthening processes, building infrastructure, and guiding how the function grows within the company. You will be instrumental in coaching and mentoring your team while still being hands on. You will play a critical role in ensuring that we build a premiere accounting function, while partnering across the business to ensure our systems and processes are running smoothly.

Requirements

Experience within accounting/finance at a growth-stage or late-stage startup, eCommerce or Marketplaces experience preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
Prior experience at a Big 4 accounting firm required.
Strong technical accounting knowledge plus working knowledge of tax
Proven ability to implement and maintain Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Excellent oral, written, and quantitative communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Expert knowledge of US GAAP principles
Advanced proficiency with quickbooks (QBO experience preferred)

Responsibilities

Own accounting, payroll, tax filing, invoicing, bank account tracking and reconciliation, expense management, budgeting, and payment processing via quickbooks
Direct and assist in the preparation and delivery of monthly, quarterly and year-end consolidated financial statements and notes
Coordinate any external audit of the consolidated financial statements and notes
Establish, implement and monitor accounting policies, practices and systems and internal control environment
Ensure taxes are filed on a timely basis
Implement effective processes to forecast, track and manage all cash receipts and disbursements
Provide comprehensive and timely reporting and analysis to management and other internal and external stakeholders
Communicate with external vendors regarding receivable collections
Ensure that all accounting, treasury and tax transactions and provisions are processed efficiently and recorded effectively in an accurate and timely manner
Stay abreast of evolving legislation and ensure compliance with all tax law guidance regarding marketplaces, remote-first companies, etc.
Continually identify issues in both process and accounting for transactions and propose solutions (in conjunction with auditors)