Corporate Controller - Confidential
Westford, MA 01886
About the Job
Corporate Controller
Job Summary:
The Corporate Controller is responsible for directing the Company's accounting and financial reporting functions, including oversight of daily accounting operations, financial close processes/consolidation, and SEC/GAAP compliance. This role is pivotal in driving efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting, supporting the company’s strategic growth, and ensuring a high level of internal control. The ideal candidate will have experience working in the technology/software industry, as well as experience working for a publicly traded company with international consolidation needs, while managing direct reports.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting & Analysis:
- Oversee the integrity of the general ledger and monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close/consolidation processes to ensure timely and accurate financial statements.
- Analyze financial results versus prior period results/budgeted expectations and provide insights and recommendations.
- Prepare and review consolidated financial statements/footnotes, including income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and stockholders’ equity.
Accounting Operations:
- Manage accounting functions associated with general ledger and account reconciliation support, including equity accounting, and other non-routine transactions.
- Monitor and enforce accounting policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
- Support the quarterly review and annual audit process and serve as point of contact for external auditors (Big 4) to ensure effective audit management.
- Develop and monitor KPI’s associated with key financial operational metrics and team performance.
Internal Controls & Compliance:
- Support SEC filing financial reporting requirements (10-Q/10-K)
- Develop and maintain effective internal controls to ensure the integrity of financial reporting.
- Conduct recurring assessments of internal controls, identifying and mitigating risks to prevent fraud and ensure compliance with SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley).
- Stay updated on changes in accounting regulations and standards to ensure compliance.
Leadership & Team Development:
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
- Set individual performance goals for team members and provide ongoing coaching and development opportunities.
- Collaborate with other departments to support business operations and ensure alignment to financial goals and objectives.
Strategic & Operational Support:
- Partner with the CAO/CFO and senior leadership team to support budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Contribute to projects associated with optimizing existing financial platforms for process improvements and automation opportunities.
- Provide financial guidance and support for M&A (mergers and acquisitions) activities, and integration efforts.
- Support system implementations to enhance the efficiency of accounting operations and reporting capabilities.
Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting; preferred.
Experience:
- 10 or more years of progressive accounting experience, including a minimum of 5 years in a management role, and having worked in public companies with at least $400M in revenue, requiring international consolidation needs.
- Experience in the technology/software sector.
- Strong technical accounting skills with a thorough knowledge of GAAP, SOX and SEC financial reporting.
Skills & Competencies:
- Team player with proven leadership abilities and history of building and developing high-performing teams.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
- Strong analytical skills and a strategic mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Experience with Tier 1 ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, NetSuite, SAP), as well as with SEC Filing and monthly close management platforms, and advanced proficiency in Excel.
- Involvement with equity management and stock compensation expense tools.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and adhere to strict monthly close reporting requirements.
- Holds self-accountable to achieving individual and team goals.