The Controller will manage the accounting function, financial reporting, and compliance, while leading process improvements and working with finance teams.
As a key member of the Finance organization, our Controller will build, lead, manage, and scale the Company's core accounting function, including technical accounting, compliance, tax, and financial reporting. This individual will report to the Vice President of Finance and will collaborate closely with the Sales, Customer Success, RevOps, and executive leadership. This individual will be responsible for the Company's financial processes, including implementing and maintaining an appropriate control environment, establishing accounting policies, ownership of core systems, and designing and executing process improvements.
You'll also play a pivotal role in supporting the Finance Team to scale its workflows and implement best-in-class processes as we strive to keep pace with the company’s continued, fast-paced growth. You know you'll thrive in this role because you're a team player who's ready to learn and be challenged.
Our mission is to change how organizations perceive and use people data. We hold true to our core values of: (1) Be an excellent communicator; (2) Operate with transparency; (3) Provide leverage, not optimization; (4) Make a difference every day; and (5) Act with integrity and trust.
Responsibilities:
- Own the financial close process and all associated processes and reporting to deliver accurate and timely results to the organization
- Lead the development of accounting policies and the appropriate application of those policies to the Company's business activities
- Planning, directing, and primary ownership of all accounting operational functions (close process, AR, AP, payroll, revenue recognition, sales tax)
- Oversee and implement financial-related systems with a focus towards improvement of processes, continued automations, and the application of new technologies
- Assist in the year-end audit and own relationships and communication with external service providers, including audit and tax professionals
Requirements:
- 8+ years of public accounting experience mixed with industry experience, preferably as a Controller or Sr. Accounting Manager within the SaaS or Technology sector
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA preferred
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP, ASC 606 revenue recognition standards, and internal controls
- Tax Compliance, you will help think through tax issues and structure the organization to ensure tax compliance
- Proven track record of being a top contributor and developing high-performing accounting teams
- Experience with ERP and accounting systems
- Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing - you have the ability to break down complex accounting issues and articulate points clearly to management
- A positive, forward-thinking mindset, hands-on approach, able to collaborate with different teams and leaders throughout the organization
Additional Information:
The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across Colorado and California. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, which you can explore on our careers site.
Colorado: Base salary range is $160k - $200k + Equity
California: Base salary range is $180k - $220k + Equity
About Windfall
Windfall is a people intelligence and AI company that gives go-to-market teams actionable insights. By democratizing access to people data, organizations can intelligently prioritize go-to-market resources to drive greater business outcomes. Powered by best-in-class machine learning and artificial intelligence, Windfall activates insights into workflows that engage the right people for each respective organization. More than 1,500 data-driven organizations use Windfall to power their business. For more information, please visit www.windfall.com.
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