Controller

B Consulting•Los Angeles, CA

3h•Remote

About The Position

B Consulting is a premier outsourced finance and accounting firm focused on supporting funded, high-growth startups to mid-stage businesses in the tech, consumer products, life sciences, and service sectors. We provide founders with financial roadmaps to make smart financial decisions. Using best-in-class software and processes, we deliver peace of mind. As our Controller for multiple high-growth startups and early-stage businesses, you will work directly with company founders and their teams to become a trusted advisor. Our ideal candidate is a proactive, solution and detail-oriented self-starter who thrives in a diverse and fast-paced environment. In this role, you'll demonstrate proficiency in managing multiple client projects at once, while overseeing and supporting an onshore and offshore team of accountants.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required; Master's Degree preferred
Concentration in Accounting or Finance preferred
10+ years of applicable experience in tech, CPG, and life science industries
Big 4 or national and regional accounting experience preferred
Strong knowledge of GAAP, accounting theory, principles and practices
CPA preferred
Microsoft Office proficiency
Strong communication skills
Strong time management skills

Responsibilities

Lead a full cycle accounting close
Produce timely and accurate monthly financial statements
Able to analyze financial reports and communicate results to founders
Act as the point of contact for external auditors and tax preparers
Oversee all bookkeeping, reconciliations, accrual journal entries
Accounts Receivable (invoicing, collections)
Accounts Payable (processing bills, set up vendors)
Payroll (set-up, processing, and benefits)
Purchase order, inventory, and warehouse management
Experience accounting for inventory and COGS (bill of materials, inventory assemblies, cost accounting)
Build financial models, budgets, and cash forecasts
Proficiency in three-statement financial modeling
Able to build cash and accrual-based forecasts
Implement and use various accounting software solutions
Accounting ERPs (QuickBooks, Xero, NetSuite)
Expense management (Expensify, Ramp, Concur, Bill)
Billing (Ramp, Bill)
Payroll (Gusto, JustWorks, Trinet, ADP)
Sales platforms (Shopify, Amazon FBA)
Merchant service platforms (Stripe, PayPal)
Inventory software (Cin7, Fishbowl, SOS)
Demonstrate a strong accounting background and knowledge of GAAP
Revenue Recognition (ASC606)
Prepaid and Accrued Expenses
Deferred Revenue
Fixed Assets and Depreciation
Lease Accounting
Stock-Based Compensation
Business Combinations
Inventory, Manufacturing, Cost Accounting
Manage the tax process and maintain compliance with government agencies (working with tax partners)
Annual federal income tax returns (C Corp, LLC, S Corp)
Annual State filings and Franchise Taxes
Local Business Registrations & Compliance
Depreciation and Amortization and requisite schedules
Sales and Use Tax
R&D Tax Credits
Net Operating Losses (NOLs)
W9/1099 and W8/1042 implementation and execution