Corporate Controller

Remote from: 🇺🇸 USA
Annual salary, USD: 200,000 - 275,000
Job function: Finance & Legal
Job type: Full Time,
Job posted: 11 Aug 2024
Apply before: 10 Sep 2024
Industry: Information Technology & Services

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We are looking for a stellar Corporate Controller to join our team! Reporting to the CFO, you will be a trusted partner, building out and managing various aspects of the finance department, including analytics, monthly reporting, accounting operations, systems, audit, and tax. You will be involved in preparing board presentations and will work closely with the senior leadership team. You will build strong relationships across all departments in the Company, instilling a culture of strong communication and partnership with finance.

The Controller will lead all day-to-day finance operations and supervise a team of six staff members including functional responsibility over SaaS metrics, accounting, payables, receivables, commissions, payroll, and international expansion. Additionally, the Controller will lead our insurance renewals, participate in benefits reviews and renewals, and assist with our banking relationships.

Day in the Life

Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements
Maintain internal control and safeguards for SaaS sales results, revenue reporting, accruals, and cash management
Serve as the subject matter expert for technical accounting matters (e.g. revenue recognition, stock compensation expense, leases, debt, intangibles, etc.)
Cash management and forecast (collections and disbursements)
Prepare monthly financial package for review w/ CFO
Coordinate all audit activities with Auditors
Oversight of international operations in India, Brazil, United Kingdom and Netherlands, including regulatory, audit, and taxes
Consistently analyze financial data and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and fluxes
Expand repeatable accounting processes to international team in India
Manage the close process via Floqast and Netsuite
Key partner in the budgeting and planning process
Support the CFO in engaging the board’s audit and finance committees around issues and trends in financial operating model
Other duties as assigned

Who You Are

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent certification is preferred
10+ years of progressive experience in accounting and financial operations, with at least 4 years in a leadership role
Proven working experience as a Controller or Head of Accounting in a high-growth SaaS or technology company.
Strong knowledge of GAAP, tax laws, and relevant financial regulations
Proficiency in defining, documenting, and implementing accounting and processes
Proficiency in Netsuite and Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Ownership mindset with the ability to translate complex financial concepts to individuals at all levels including finance and non-finance managers
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience in effectively communicating key data, including presentations to senior management, board, or other outside partners

Compensation and Benefits at Degreed

Degreed is passionate about pay transparency and we are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range for this role is $200,000 – $275,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.

We believe your best work happens when you have a complete life balance, and Degreed gives you the support and flexibility to make that happen. Degreed is committed to delivering a comprehensive benefits program that provides the support you need. At the time of this posting, this role is eligible to participate in the following benefits and wellness programs:

Comprehensive health insurance for you and your family (both PPO and HDHP plans available)
Dental and vision plans for you and your family
Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability
Company equity
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with up to 4% match
Company funded HSA and dependent care FSA (pending eligibility)
Generous Parental Leave
Unlimited Paid Time Off and 5 sick days per year
Education benefit: Up to $1,200 per year for anything you want to learn (and we mean anything!)
One-time Home Office Stipend to make your workspace more comfortable
Monthly internet and phone stipend
Monthly wellness stipend through Forma
Wellness programs focused on your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing

*Degreed reserves the right to modify these benefits at any time, for any reason in accordance with applicable law. Please note the offerings vary based on location.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Degreed is a remote-first company, however our roles are open to in-office or hybrid if you live in a city with a physical office location. This role has the opportunity to operate 100% virtually from your home office. We primarily collaborate with our US and International colleagues through virtual meetings (Zoom), email, and Slack. In this role, you will be required to operate a laptop computer, computer software platforms, and other office productivity machinery as necessary. Due to the nature of this role, you must be able to remain stationary for extended periods, and must be able to observe and interpret written and/or verbal communication.

Additional Information

Degreed provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Degreed will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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