Vice President, Controller

Tegria•Wisconsin, WI

2d•$200,000 - $260,000•Remote

About The Position

The Vice President, Controller directs Tegria’s global Accounting function, including general, tax, and revenue accounting, accounts payable and receivable, and payroll. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the role serves as a key business partner to Tegria’s leadership and provides timely, accurate financial reporting and GAAP financial statements for global operations in the United States, Canada, and Europe. The position applies technical accounting principles, including equity and stock compensation, purchase accounting, foreign currency transactions and translation, and accounting estimates, and plays a significant role in integration planning and execution for acquired and merged businesses. The role leads international accounting operations, improves accounting systems and processes, establishes and maintains policies, procedures, controls, budgets, and accounting records, and oversees financial statements, regulatory reporting, audits, and compliance. It builds and develops a capable team, manages accounting and tax-related risks, and leads accounting due diligence and integration work for mergers and acquisitions. The Controller also provides management with decision-support information, helps executives define goals and strategic plans, and develops and monitors accounting metrics. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting and extensive corporate accounting or finance experience, including significant management experience and experience overseeing accounting and payroll for companies with more than $500 million in revenue. A master’s degree and CPA or CMA certification are preferred. The listed salary range is $200,000–$260,000. The position operates in a dynamic, remote environment and offers opportunities for remote work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
At least 15 years of corporate accounting or finance experience, including at least 7 years in management roles with similar scope and impact, and a record of sustained career progression.
Experience producing financial statements for audited financials, including balance sheet, statement of cash flow, statement of members’ equity, income statement, and associated footnotes.
Experience overseeing accounting and payroll functions for companies with more than $500 million in revenue.
Solid experience with general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cash management, and risk management.
Thorough knowledge of accounting principles, procedures, and legislation, including GAAP, and accounting software.
Expert skills with MS Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI, and NetSuite or a comparable ERP such as Microsoft Dynamics or Sage.
Comprehensive business knowledge of the organization and its Accounting and Finance departments, along with broad knowledge of management principles.
Advanced leadership skills to motivate, persuade, organize, and build support for company and department initiatives; ability to engage, coach, and develop team members and staff appropriately for workload.
Ability to perform highly complex work with extensive latitude for independent judgment, work independently without oversight, and work effectively under time pressure to meet tight deadlines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presenting detailed information clearly and translating financial reports into relatable narratives.
Strong attention to detail and analytical ability, including identifying and resolving errors and deficiencies before they have critical impact.
Ability to build strong working relationships and team cohesion using email, chat, video, and voice calls, including participating in video meetings with the camera on.
W2 project-based consultants are expected to provide a computing device that adheres to industry standards and security best practices for performing Project Services on behalf of Tegria.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or a relevant field.
CPA or CMA certification.
Previous public accounting experience.
Accounting management experience at a public company.

Responsibilities

Direct the global Accounting function, including general, tax, and revenue accounting, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and international accounting operations.
Provide timely and accurate financial reporting and GAAP financial statements for global operations in the United States, Canada, and Europe.
Apply technical accounting principles, including equity and stock compensation, purchase accounting, foreign currency transactions and translation, and accounting estimates.
Assess accounting operations and improve systems and processes to support accurate and timely accounting, reliable financial statements, fraud prevention, and legal and regulatory compliance.
Develop, implement, communicate, and ensure compliance with Accounting policies and procedures.
Build, lead, and develop a capable Accounting team; delegate effectively and administer personnel actions in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Establish and maintain accounting records and consolidate financial data needed for accurate accounting of business results.
Implement and maintain controls and budgets, including periodic internal and external audits.
Oversee timely, accurate financial statements and regulatory reporting.
Ensure compliance with laws and regulations related to accounting, taxes, payroll, financial reporting, and compliance.
Set and allocate the department’s annual budget and remain within it.
Manage accounting and tax-related risks and provide guidance on mitigation strategies.
Lead Accounting due diligence and integration efforts for mergers and acquisitions, including integrating acquired or merged accounting operations and systems into the global accounting structure.
Model Tegria’s values and hold team members accountable for demonstrating them.
Provide management with decision-support information and assist executives in defining goals and strategic plans.
Develop and monitor accounting metrics, such as DSO, DPO, and leverage ratio.
Comply with financial policies and regulations and maintain the confidentiality of financial data.
Perform other generally related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Choice of multiple health and dental plans with nationally recognized networks.
Vision benefits.
Total wellness program.
Employee assistance program for the employee and family.
Retirement savings plans.
Company-paid disability and life insurance.
Pre-tax savings opportunities, including HSA and/or FSA.
Professional development offerings.
Opportunities for remote work.
Generous paid-time-off program with flexibility to plan vacations, take time away for illness or important life events, and shift schedules.