Controller at Drips

Controller

Description

We’re looking for a Controller to join our finance team and run the accounting, tax, and FP&A functions for a fast-growing Conversations-as-a-Service software company. Reporting directly to the CFO, the ideal candidate will have worked both in public accounting and at software companies, with a mix of accounting, tax, and finance experience. They will be able to work independently and lead a small team to deliver GAAP-compliant financial statements, required tax filings, and financial forecasts and analyses.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the monthly financial cycle, including invoicing, AR/AP, financial package preparation, and employee expense reports
• Run the financial forecasting and budgeting process, working with department leaders to understand monthly financial results and comparisons to budget/forecast as well as anticipated ROI from potential software and headcount investments
• Oversee payroll process, including semi-monthly payroll runs and state registrations and filings (utilizing Rippling HRIS system)
• Oversee tax reporting, working directly with external CPA firm to ensure timely and accurate tax reporting and registrations
• Run the annual financial audit process, working directly with external auditors to ensure timely and compliant issuance
• Run and improve upon existing financial analyses to help management team understand financial trends and anomalies
• Effectively manage Senior Accountant’s day to day activities

Skill Requirements

• 8-12 years of relevant accounting, tax and finance experience
• Experience in software industry, preferably within accounting/finance department of a software company
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP, and ability to research relevant guidance as needed
• Strong financial modeling skills including multi-scenario forecasts and sensitivity analyses
• Experience with tax filings and registrations, specifically income tax and payroll taxes
• CPA license strongly preferred
• Experience with NetSuite financial ERP system
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience managing staff
• Ability to work well independently, take direction, and manage upwards as needed

*Eligible candidates must be authorized to work in the US