Controller
About The Position
We are seeking a detail-oriented, self-motivated, and experienced Controller to join our Finance team. This role is responsible for overseeing the accounting system and financial records, maintaining accurate accounting schedules, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards, and supporting tax filings and audits. The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, with particular expertise in software revenue recognition. You possess strong analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with team members as well as internal and external stakeholders. This position reports directly to the CFO and manages two direct reports: a Senior Accountant and an Accountant.
Requirements
- Minimum of 12 years accounting experience; software industry experience is required
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP; exposure to multi-national corporations a plus
- Proficiency in NetSuite required
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders
- Effective time management skills
- Location: in order of preference: Orlando, Florida; Boston, MA; or remote
- Only candidates in the Eastern time zone will be considered.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and/or CPA is a plus
Responsibilities
- Own the monthly close process in NetSuite
- Review monthly journal entries for revenue, expense, and balance sheet accounts
- Review offline close schedules in Excel
- Review the account reconciliation and make adjustments as necessary
- Ensure financial statement accuracy
- Oversee AR and AP to ensure payables and invoices are handled in a timely manner
- Ensure relevant activity is properly captured in NetSuite
- Support annual corporate tax filings
- Complete monthly and quarterly sales tax filings
- Support annual audit
- Manage the Costa Rica accounting outsourced operations
- Interact with external technical accounting advisors, tax team, and auditors
- Support and implement process improvement and automation projects
- Work with leadership to establish and implement internal controls
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, plus savings plans—coverage starts on day one!
- Access to company-paid counseling, coaching, and resources for you and your family through Spring Health.
- Plan for your future with a 401(k)-retirement savings plan featuring a company match.
- Take the time you need with unlimited vacation and dedicated health & wellness days. SimSpace provides flexible solutions to meet the diverse work-life needs of team members.
- Paid leave plans to support you and your loved ones during life’s most important moments.
- Equity stock options at hire, with annual performance-based grants—become an invested stakeholder in our shared success.
- Earn $1,500–$3,500 for every qualified hire through our employee referral program.
- Full- and partial- subsidized membership plans and equipment discounts to help you reach your personalized fitness goals.
- Access a LinkedIn Learning membership to prioritize your personal and professional development.
- Monthly reimbursements for meaningful connections with teammates through our SocialSpace Community.
- Legal plan coverage, pet insurance, wellness reimbursements, and more to simplify life’s details.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
