Controller

IT Solutions Consulting LLC•Brentwood, TN

About The Position

The Corporate Controller plays a key role in leading and managing all aspects of the company’s accounting processes, systems, and accounting personnel. The Corporate Controller is responsible for overseeing the company’s general ledger accounting, revenue, accounts payable, cash, and payroll operations, managing accounting records, preparing financial projections, evaluating and managing risk, ensuring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), integrating the accounting operations of acquired businesses, publishing financial statements, analyzing financial data, monitoring expenditures, coordinating financial and tax audits, and ensuring accuracy of financial information. The ideal candidate has a growth mindset and should possess strong analytical skills, exceptional problem-solving abilities, a flair for numbers, be highly organized, self-motivated, proactive, and have excellent leadership skills.

Requirements

Strong oral and written communication skills
Effective time management and multi-tasking skills
Maintains the ability to stay organized and be detail-oriented
Demonstrates a passion for solving problems or helping others and take the initiative in driving continuous improvement/execution excellence
Exceptional organizational skills, including the ability to self-manage and multi-task effectively and accurately in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Thorough knowledge of accounting principles, processes, and procedures
Hands-on, player-coach attitude consistent with our small, growing team
Ideal technical skills include NetSuite, Quick Books, and Excel
Strong attention to detail and a commitment to right-first-time
Desire to build a department and thrive in a fast-paced environment
Solid foundation of accounting skills and GAAP evidenced through work experience and/or CPA designation
Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or related field
10+ years progressive accounting experience in private and/or public accounting, ideally with experience in an MSP or technology company with strong recurring revenue and professional services experience
Experience with NetSuite or equivalent ERP software highly preferred
CPA

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain the organization’s accounting processes, practices, procedures, and initiatives including general ledger accounting, chart of accounts maintenance, and account reconciliation and analysis
Manage the company’s accounting functions (revenue, AR, AP, general ledger, expense management, payroll), personnel, and systems
Lead month and year-end close process and deliver on-time financial reporting to the company’s management, board, investors, and financial sponsors
Serve as company’s point person and manage all aspects of the company’s annual financial audit, including coordinating internal resources and support materials, liaising with external auditors, reviewing the financial statement preparation and footnote disclosures for on-time completion
Develop, implement, and maintain financial controls, guidelines, policies and procedures that protect company assets, promote consistency across the organization, and maintain compliance with GAAP
Partner with HR, ensure timely and accurate payroll processing
Build and lead an accounting team that thrives on trust and productivity
Lead integration of acquired businesses financial reporting, systems, processes, and personnel supporting an aggressive M&A strategy
Partner and collaborate with the CFO to make decisions related to the accounting team, set strategic goals, advise business functional leaders on complex financial accounting and reporting issues and current technical accounting developments
Support monthly financial reporting, ensuring timeliness and accuracy in the process and preparation of consolidated financial results
Collaborate with the CFO and FP&A organization to support the preparation of annual budgets and ongoing forecasts
Maintain accounting, financial reporting, financial control, and information systems to ensure adequate records, appropriate authorization of transactions, and asset safeguarding
Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish and enforce financial controls and accounting procedures
Assess current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement and implementation of new processes
Stay up to date with emerging technical accounting developments