Controller

Symplicity•Arlington, VA

1d•$130,000 - $180,000

About The Position

The Controller leads the accounting function of Symplicity LLC, an operating company of Volaris Group and subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller is responsible for the integrity of the company’s books and records, monthly close, financial reporting under US GAAP and to the parent company under IFRS, internal controls, tax compliance, and the external audit. The Controller is the business owner of NetSuite and leads the team responsible for revenue, billing, collections, payables, payroll, and finance operations for the Australian and Brazilian subsidiaries. The Controller has six direct reports based in various geographies. The role works alongside the Director, FP&A, who owns budgets, forecasts, and ARR reporting, and the Director, Contracts, who owns contract drafting, nonstandard terms, and obligation tracking. Both directors also report to the CFO. Symplicity provides employability and student success solutions for higher education institutions. Its technology supports students in areas including career development, advising, student conduct, campus life, housing, and alumni engagement. Its solutions are used by more than 30 million students worldwide. Symplicity describes its workplace as inclusive, diverse, and collaborative.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
CPA or MBA.
Ten or more years of progressive accounting experience, including at least three years in public accounting, preferably in audit.
At least three years in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or equivalent role with supervisory responsibility.
Advanced, hands-on NetSuite experience, including close, multi-subsidiary consolidation, revenue recognition, saved searches, and financial reporting.
Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP, including ASC 606.
Experience operating within a defined corporate structure, such as a subsidiary of a larger group or a company with a public or institutional owner, with established policies, reporting calendars, and approval authorities.
Experience leading an external audit.
Advanced Excel skills.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of IFRS and experience reporting to a parent company under IFRS.
FP&A or financial modeling experience, including budgets, forecasts, and operating models.
Software or SaaS industry experience with subscription revenue.
Multi-currency and international subsidiary accounting, including oversight of finance staff outside the US.
Experience with Ramp, Avalara, HubSpot, or similar systems integrated with NetSuite.
Experience with credit facility covenant reporting.

Responsibilities

Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close and deliver accurate financial statements on the parent company’s reporting calendar.
Prepare monthly reporting packages for the CFO to submit to the parent company, including IFRS reporting and reconciliation of US GAAP to IFRS differences.
Oversee accounting for US and non-US subsidiaries, including intercompany activity, foreign currency, and consolidation.
Review account reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and leases.
Prepare technical accounting memos for significant or non-routine transactions.
Oversee revenue recognition under ASC 606 and IFRS 15, and work with the Director, Contracts on accounting treatment of nonstandard terms.
Ensure billing, deferred revenue, and accounts receivable are accurate and reconciled to the general ledger.
Ensure NetSuite contract records reconcile to FP&A’s ARR and book-of-business model.
Oversee collections, cash application, and accounting for sales commissions and reseller fees.
Oversee accounts payable and vendor management, expense management in Ramp, and payroll accounting for the US, Australia, and Brazil.
Serve as business owner of NetSuite, including the chart of accounts, subsidiary structure, revenue recognition configuration, saved searches, and financial reports.
Act as finance lead on the evolution of the finance technology stack, including integrations among NetSuite, Maxio, Ramp, Avalara, and banking platforms, and automation of close and reporting processes.
Maintain data integrity, user roles, and access controls.
Maintain internal controls over financial reporting consistent with parent company policies, including segregation of duties and approval authorities.
Serve as primary contact for the annual external audit and parent company reviews; manage audit schedules and resolution of findings.
Maintain written accounting policies and close procedures.
Own tax compliance across US federal, state, and local, sales and use, and international jurisdictions, working with outside advisors and local providers.
Support the CFO on treasury matters, including daily cash position, bank covenant compliance reporting, debt schedules and interest expense, and intercompany loans and transfers.
Partner with the Director, FP&A on the annual budget, forecasts, and budget-to-actual reporting, and ensure the actuals behind them are complete and reliable.
Provide financial analysis and modeling on pricing, contracts, and other business decisions as requested by the CFO.
Lead, develop, and review the work of direct reports, including finance staff in Australia and Brazil.
Set the close calendar and team priorities, and ensure procedures are documented and responsibilities are cross-trained.