Corporate Controller
Location: Austin, Texas
Seeking experienced, highly motivated and very hands-on Corporate Controller. The Controller will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer and perform the day-to-day processing of all facets of accounting transactions to ensure that the company’s finances are maintained in an effective, up-to-date and accurate manner.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage the accounting function on a daily basis, including AR, AP, journal entries, cash management, chart of accounts, assets, taxes, etc
- Perform the month-end and year-end close processes, oversee related activities, and prepare board and investor reporting as required
- Continuously improve and maintain a strong internal control environment, maintain the company’s system of accounts and ensure accurate reporting
- Develop and maintain financial planning and modeling tools to support strategic planning process
- Interface with Operations on all aspects of outsourced manufacturing; interface with sales on information flow with key customers
- Direct, develop and mentor the accounting staff
Experience and Requirements
- Ten or more years of progressive accounting experience preferred
- Combination of start-up and larger company experience preferred
- BS Degree in Accounting, Finance or related major; CPA preferable but not required
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), organizational, analytical and problem solving skills, along with attention to detail
- Ability to work in fast-paced environment and efficiently work with other internal staff and departments.
- Ability to prioritize work load and multi-task
- Proficiency with QuickBooks (initial accounting software) and also mid-tier (ex. Solomon) and/or larger systems (Oracle, SAP, etc); highly proficient with Excel.