Financial Controller

This is a remote position.

Our client, an independent multimedia publisher specializing in spirituality, holistic living and transformational learning, is looking for a Controllerto join their team. This role will be very hands-on overseeing all accounting, accounting operations activities, and the preparation of our client s financial statements. Some of the additional day to day activities include dealing with royalties/foreign rights, working with auditors and assisting in transferring all financial documents to a digital platform. This position will work closely with the Director of Strategic Finance and will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer.

Our client values being of service, exceptional teamwork, authentic connection and honoring human dignity.

This role is open to fully remote candidates.

Responsibilities:

• Planning, directing and coordinating all accounting operational functions
  
• Managing the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for an accurate accounting of consolidated business results
  
• Manage and monitor all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards
  
• Coordinating and preparing internal and external financial statements
  
• Manage the annual review with our external auditors
  
• Work closely with the Director of Strategic Finance in the Financial Planning and Analysis Department to properly allocate costs across divisions and our client s product formats and establish reporting standards
  
• Provide management with information vital to the decision-making process
  
• Assess current accounting operations and offer recommendations for improvement and implementing new processes
  
• Develop, maintain and enforce internal controls to maximize protection of company assets, policies, procedures, and workflow
  
• Evaluate the effectiveness of accounting software and supporting database, as needed
  
• Oversee and support the accounting team (approx.. 5 people) with dynamic leadership that creates an environment of trust and productivity
  
• Hiring, training and retaining skilled accounting staff
  

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in business, accounting, or related field
  
• 5+ years proven management accounting experience
  
• Ability to work cross-functionally with any group to achieve company goals
  
• Effective interpersonal skills
  
• Keen attention to detail
  

Ideal Requirements:

• Professional accounting certification (CPA)
  
• Experience using NetSuite
  
• Experience with royalty type work
  
• Experience working with auditors
  

Benefits

Our client offers an excellent working environment and great benefits including medical, dental, vision, supplemental plans, matching 401(k), paid vacation and personal time off, paid holidays, donation matching to non-profits, paid time off for community service, job-specific training and general education benefits, profit sharing, a pet-friendly workplace and more!

Our client is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.