Controller Executive

• Develop and enhance an accounting foundation with appropriate people, systems, and processes that will allow the business to grow effectively over the coming years
• In conjunction with the Senior Director of Accounting, direct the monthly, quarterly, and annual external and internal financial close and reporting processes
• Provide information and insight to business unit leadership on financial performance, and proposed strategic and operational changes
• Direct and lead accounting teams in the development, implementation, and oversight of company-wide accounting policies and controls consistent with SEC, US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance
• Manage the relationship with the Company s external auditors to ensure a smooth annual and quarterly financial statement audit
• Present key accounting issues and topics to the CFO and VP, Finance each quarter
• Communicate pending changes in accounting rules and regulations to senior management which carry financial or operational implications and partner with senior management to resolve them
• Lead change initiatives and process improvements within the accounting organization.

Skills/Requirements

• Demonstrated accounting leadership in a growth-oriented business of comparable size, growth trajectory, and scope ($250M-$500M+).
• Experience in publicly-traded or private equity-backed companies preferred.
• Experience in a complex technology business is a must-have, ideally with significant data/analytics components.
• Exceptional business acumen and operational skills; metrics-driven with an ability to set clear goals around the vision and growth strategy, drive the framework around ROI in investments, and execute.
• Strong financial modeling, business planning, analysis, and presentation skills. Advanced data analytic skills are a must-have.
• Excellent people management and team building skills. Track record of hiring, mentoring, and scaling world class teams.
• Strong financial systems experience including reporting applications, BI tools, and data mining.