Controller, North America

Company Overview: Apryse takes document solutions to the next level, making work better and life simpler. As a global leader in document processing technology, Apryse gives developers, enterprise customers, and small businesses the tools they need to reach their document goals faster and easier. Apryse's market-leading SDK drives digital transformation and powers next-generation software applications with dynamic document viewing, annotation, processing, and conversion capabilities, as well as advanced features such as document understanding, data extraction, and redaction. Apryse technology supports all major platforms and dozens of unique file types, including support for PDF, MS Office, and CAD formats. It's an easier and faster way to build document functionality, making your developers more productive and your users happier. Our product portfolio includes the Apryse developer suite with server, mobile, and web SDKs, iText's PDF SDK, and low-code integrations. For small business solutions, Xodo and eversign have you covered. For more information, visit apryse.com, and for more information on Xodo, visit xodo.com.
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Controller to lead our North America (US and Canada) accounting and finance operations. Reporting directly to the Global Controller, this critical leadership role is responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial management and reporting, driving compliance with US GAAP, leading the month-end close process, and supporting strategic financial initiatives. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical accounting expertise with operational acumen and leadership skills. The role will be based in the USA.
Responsibilities:

• Accounting Function Oversight: Take overall responsibility for the accounting function, including leading the monthly close process, consolidations, and ensuring the accuracy of financial information and statements. Drive timely reporting and execution of process improvements.
• Financial Reporting Compliance: Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP.
• Day-to-Day Accounting and Technical Expertise: Direct, oversee, and take responsibility and ownership for accurate and timely day-to-day accounting operations.
• Team Development: Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team to support the company's growth objectives. Provide guidance on technical accounting matters and career development.
• Transformational Projects: Support and lead transformation projects supporting the NA region and team, as well as contribute to company-wide improvement initiatives driven by the global finance team. Integrate operations from acquisitions into the Apryse ecosystem.
• Tax Compliance: Oversee tax filings, primarily payroll and local, sales and use taxes and ensure compliance with applicable rules.
• External Audit Coordination: Coordinate and ensure the timely execution of the annual external audit and statutory audits, working closely with auditors to meet budgetary and reporting requirements, for both entity specific purposes and group-level audit
• Policy Development: In collaboration with the Global Controller, develop and implement accounting policies over financial reporting and accounting, ensuring alignment with global standards and regulatory requirements and incorporated into standard operating procedures.
• Process Improvements: Drive continuous process improvements, including system automation initiatives, to enhance scalability and support the growth of the finance team.
• Other duties: Other duties as assigned by and in support of the Global Controller in support of company objectives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Accounting/Finance. CPA or equivalent certification strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting roles, with demonstrated expertise in technical accounting and financial reporting.
• Minimum 5 years in a full -cycle controllership role.
• Public accounting experience/background preferred.
• Experience working with US and Canada based companies.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, including software/tech industry-specific accounting guidelines.
• Proven leadership skills in multinational environments, with a focus on team development and process improvement.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with global teams and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and drive change.

• Proficient in working with ERP (NetSuite preferred) and system improvements and implementations.
• Demonstrated team development skills including staff recruiting, motivating, skill evaluation and development, and training.
• Strong analytical thinking well balanced with attention to details, deadlines, and delivery of commitments.
• The ability to manage multiple high priority tasks in fast paced work environment.
• Strong sense of accountability for accuracy of work and deadlines.

Benefits

• Excellent work-life balance with a flexible remote-first work environment.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience & qualifications.
• 401K savings program with company match.
• A comprehensive extended benefits package including health, dental and vision for you and your family that starts from day one.
• A great team environment and resources, supporting you to do the best work of your life and providing unlimited career growth potential.
• Highly autonomous and entrepreneurial environment.
• Annual recurring WFH allowance for you to purchase items you need for your home office.
• On going support for learning development so you can master your craft.
• Work with the hardware you're most comfortable with (Windows or Mac)
• Diverse and inclusive workplace where we all learn from each other.

Ready to join our team?
If you are interested in helping Apryse deliver on its commitments and taking your career to the next level, we invite you to apply online now. Additionally, we view the above section as a guide, not a checklist. We welcome diverse and non-traditional backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you do not have every requirement listed.
The compensation for this position is commensurate upon experience, with a total compensation range between $150,000.00-$190,000.00 USD in on target earnings.
We are committed to a work environment that is inclusive to all and free of discrimination. It is our policy to be an equal opportunity employer without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran status, citizenship status or any other factors prohibited by law. Apryse will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals.