Vaco Boston is partnered with an emerging software company seeking a highly motivated and experienced Controller. As the Controller, you will play a critical role in managing and overseeing the financial activities across all entities of the organization.
What You Will Do:
• Manage and oversee the day-to-day financial operations of the organization, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger activities.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, reports, and forecasts to provide accurate and timely financial information to management, stakeholders, and external parties. • Ensure compliance with accounting principles, regulations, and tax laws, and coordinate with external auditors for annual audits and tax filings.
• Develop and implement effective financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard company assets and mitigate financial risks.
• Monitor cash flow, budgeting, and financial planning activities, and provide recommendations to improve financial performance and efficiency.
• Conduct financial analysis and evaluation of business opportunities, investments, and cost-saving initiatives to support strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project managers and sales teams, to provide financial guidance and support for project pricing, contract negotiations, and profitability analysis.
• Prepare financial models and forecasts to assess the financial viability and potential impact of new projects, acquisitions, or expansion plans.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, changes in accounting regulations, and best practices in financial management, and make recommendations for process improvements and system implementations.
What We're Looking For:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in financial management, accounting, or controlling roles, preferably in the software consultancy or IT services industry.
• Experience with transfer pricing, foreign currency management, and other financial matters which arise from foreign subsidiaries.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• Strong understanding of GAAP accounting, including experience in a role with annual audit requirements.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and tax laws.
• Proven experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Exceptional proficiency in financial software and tools, such as ERP systems, Excel, and financial modeling software.
• Demonstrated understanding of ASC 606.
• Excellent Google Sheets and other spreadsheet skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong leadership and management abilities, with the capacity to mentor and motivate a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• High ethical standards and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and integrity in financial matters. Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
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the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
About the Company:
Vaco, LLC
Vaco provides expert consulting, permanent placement, executive search and strategic staffing for companies around the world, in the areas of accounting, finance, technology, healthcare, operations, administration and more. As a premier talent solutions firm, Vaco connects people to their dream jobs and helps leading companies find talent to grow their business. Since its founding in 2002, Vaco has grown to more than 35 offices across the globe, 700+ employees, more than 3,000 consultants and $450M in revenue. Vaco has been named to Inc. magazine's list of the fastest-growing private companies for past 11 years and is dedicated to developing long-term relationships, life-long careers and creative client solutions. Company Size:
2,500 to 4,999 employees
Industry:
Staffing/Employment Agencies
Founded:
2002
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