Corporate Controller

Axiom•Chicago, IL

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

The successful candidate will lead the global accounting, tax, treasury, and financial reporting operations of the Company with overall responsibility for all aspects of the monthly close process. They will be responsible for analyzing financial results and will play a pivotal role in the preparation for & execution of periodic audits, including for our international entities. This role will also be required to routinely interact with the heads of other departments to ensure unknown/un-invoiced expenses are captured timely.

Requirements

Qualified CPA (or equivalent), ideally trained within a Big Four accounting firm
Strong technical accounting background with a desire to continue developing expertise
Experience across core finance areas, including some exposure to tax and treasury
Comfortable operating in a global, complex environment with US GAAP knowledge
Proactive and detail-oriented, with the ability to resolve technical accounting matters
Hands-on approach with the ability to operate both strategically and at a detailed level

Nice To Haves

Interest in or exposure to real estate is advantageous, with scope to take ownership in this area over time

Responsibilities

Lead the Global Accounting teams (including Revenue/AR, AP and Payroll) and resolves daily team technical accounting queries.
Oversee all aspects of accounting and ensure the month close is completed accurately per US GAAP and within the monthly close cycle, including the preparation and review of all Balance Sheet account reconciliations and key accruals.
Prepare and presents monthly financial statements to management and support development and preparation of monthly management accounting package
Oversee tax and statutory financial statement compliance with applicable international and domestic regulations
Perform other accounting, financial, or administrative tasks as may be required from time to time, on short notice from Management.
Oversee treasury and cash management functions, including liquidity planning and cash flow forecasting
Being owned by Private Equity, assist in the preparation for an upcoming due diligence and be a central figure in this potential due diligence, be involved in the payment of special dividends and assist in potential buying M&A opportunities
Manage banking relationships and coordinate external debt activities and compliance
Ensure that company financial records & reports are maintained in compliance with company policies & US GAAP (accrual basis). Responsible for preparing monthly/quarterly draft financial statements, forecasts, account reconciliations & other documents to ensure this compliance.
Build strong relationships within the accounting and overall finance teams, as well as cross-functionally in order to support the Company’s business needs
Ensure a strong internal financial control environment across the entire accounting team and help identify & drive continuous process improvements.
Ensure thoughtful, timely and accurate research and documentation of technical accounting matters
Ensure only valid expenses with proper management authorization are paid.
Review balance sheet account schedules & reconciliations.
Establish solid working relationships with audit, tax, and accounting vendors & service providers and serve as the primary point of coordination with external auditors and tax advisors
Learn the key aspects of the unique business model and understand performance beyond just the numbers, both in terms of current performance as well as long-term strategic plans.
Develop relationships across the organization. The successful candidate will need to understand the needs of each function and develop a more client service orientation for the finance organization. The challenge will be to help install processes and controls without negatively impacting a strong growth culture.
Review and improve key processes, including the order to cash process for improvements and compliance
Partner with the IT organization to ensure that the systems of the company meet the needs of today and the future.