Title: VP Controller
Industry: Software/Technology
Location: Los Angeles, CA

Our client is a global software and technology company that is moving its headquarters to downtown Los Angeles.  The company is hiring a VP level Controller to manage accounting for is SaaS divisions.

General Description:

The Controller manages the team responsible for all Accounting and Reporting activities. In addition, the Controller provides executive-level counsel on strategic management decisions.

In addition to providing timely and accurate financial reporting and performing analysis ensuring financial integrity/accuracy, the Controller will also ensure that the company maintains quality internal controls and also liaise with auditors to ensure successful completion of the Company's annual audits.

Specific Duties:

• Responsible for accounting close cycle, including quarter-end reviews and year-end audits.
• Establish credit policies and manage credit procedures.
• Identify opportunities for the organization to improve its financial and competitive position by monitoring industry changes, analyzing expansion, consolidation, or divestment opportunities.
• Ensure positive relationships with creditors and employees by establishing and supervising the management of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable departments.
• Function as the liaison between the organization and financial institutions.
• Ensure compliance with public corporation regulatory filings and participates in the preparation of the organization’s annual report.
• Direct the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, audit schedules and supporting documentation for external auditor review.
• Hire, train and mentor/develop accounting staff.
• Manage the accounting system, re-engineering and integration of accounting processes.
• Review, assess and update internal controls and policies.
• Maintain relationships with bank officers, investment advisers and ensuring proper valuation and financial statement presentation.

Required Experience:

• Active CPA license
• Five or more years of experience in a multi-national public company
• Five or more years of experience as Controller or Assistant Controller
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP accounting and SOX Compliance
• Experience managing a team
• Oracle or Oracle Fusion experience is a plus
• M&A related activities including due diligence, supporting purchase accounting, and post-acquisition integration
• Experience with ASC 606 Revenue Recogntion required  Experience with ASC 842 (Leases) is a plus.
• Hands-on skills in general accounting, account analysis, reconciliations, financial reporting
• Experience reviewing, analyzing and implementing financial systems
• Outstanding written and verbal communications skills
• Excellent organizational skills and an ability to solve complex problems

Posted On: Tuesday, July 7, 2020
Compensation: $225,000 to $250,000 + bonus