Vice President Controller

Salary: $225K to $250K + Bonus (total comp $300k to $350k)

Requirements: 12+ years of experience gained through a combination of public accounting and industry experience.  Current or recent experience at the Director or VP level in a public company

Location: Los Angeles (Downtown)

Our client, a financial services industry leaders is actively seeking a Controller to play a crucial role in steering their corporate accounting operations during their next phase of growth. This person will own the accounting function for multiple operating divisions, overseeing a team of four, while also enhancing accounting processes to align with the next phase of our expansion. If you possess robust leadership qualities, capable of excelling in a results-oriented atmosphere and demonstrating adaptability in response to evolving demands, all while maintaining a keen sense of urgency, this opportunity could be for you!

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for overseeing all accounting functions, starting from recording transactions to generating management reports and conducting ad-hoc analyses
• Supervising General Ledger operations to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with professional accounting standards and GAAP
• Taking the lead in managing the accounting team, which involves recruitment, training, performance evaluations, and other managerial duties
• Evaluating all documentation and contracts to enhance internal control mechanisms
• Acting as a point of contact for external auditing firms while taking the primary role in addressing the Company's technical accounting concerns
• Ensuring proper accounting treatment and reporting for company investments and transactions
• Collaborating with senior management to ensure internal compliance
• Establishing offshore capabilities for transaction processing and various accounting and finance functions
• Developing and executing effective tax compliance strategies to minimize tax liabilities and adhere to relevant tax laws and regulations
• Taking ownership of establishing SOX controls and documentation
• Supervising monthly closing activities for different divisions
• Providing timely financial reporting and conducting budget analyses for holding company and its four operating divisions
• Identifying and implementing improvements in accounting software workflows and maintaining accurate accounting software as the primary data source

Requirements

• 12+ years of progressive experience (mix of public and private accounting) including 3+ years managing a team
• CPA license (active or inactive status)
• Willingness to transition between finance and accounting departments and switch between detailed tasks and a broader perspective to achieve company objectives
• Strong understanding of GAAP Standards and regulatory requirements
  
• High-level proficiency in Excel and working with ERP systems (e.g. Oracle, SAP, PeopleSoft, Workday)
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong leadership abilities and the capacity to manage both upwards and downwards
• Outstanding analytical and organizational skills
• A willingness and ability to work at both transactional and strategic levels
• A self-starter who is enthusiastic about FinTech and eager to make an immediate contribution to a new team

Posted On: Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Compensation: $350,000.00