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Accounting Controller

Remi

Remi

Accounting & Finance
Lehi, UT, USA
Posted on Nov 19, 2024

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Controller to lead our accounting operations and play a critical role in achieving key financial milestones in 2025 and beyond. The ideal candidate will be strong operationally, having managed end-to-end accounting processes, and have experience with tax planning and treasury management, having worked with profitable companies.

Key Responsibilities

2025 Outcomes:

  • Achieve a 5-day accounting close process

  • Ensure successful completion of an external audit

  • Lead the ERP transition from QuickBooks Online (QBO) to a robust, scalable platform

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive tax strategy

Core Responsibilities:

  • Oversee bookkeeping activities, including managing the relationship with Zeni (our current outsourced bookkeeper)

  • Supervise and create scalable solutions for managing our AR and AP processes, including oversight of team members; as a marketplace technology business, AR and AP are, and will continue to be, hefty components of our accounting operations

  • Administer and monitor debt facility borrowing bases, reporting, and covenant compliance

  • Select and manage external audit partners to ensure a seamless audit process

  • Drive tax planning strategies and oversee all tax filings

  • Lead treasury and cash management efforts to optimize liquidity and return on cash

  • Manage the company’s cap table, ensuring accuracy and compliance

  • Oversee payroll operations, ensuring timely and accurate execution

  • Lead the implementation of the new ERP system

Skills & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or equivalent preferred)

  • 5+ years of accounting or controller experience, preferably having spent time in both public accounting and as an operational accountant in a high-growth or startup environment

  • Strong understanding of GAAP principles, financial reporting, and audit processes

  • Proven track record of leading ERP implementations or transitions

  • Experience with debt facility management, including reporting and covenant compliance

  • Proficiency in treasury management and cash flow forecasting

  • Familiarity with cap table management and equity administration

  • Expertise in tax planning and compliance

  • Exceptional attention to detail and analytical skills

  • Strong communication and leadership abilities to collaborate across departments and with external stakeholders