Skillz
Technology
Controller
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.
“Controller at Skillz. Skills: Controllership, Accounting operations, Team leadership. Lead accounting team. Complete daily accounting tasks”
Industry & Context.
Problem solving; Risk management
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Active CPA required, 15+ years operational accounting, Bachelor's degree in Accounting, VP level corporate controllership experience, Proven record of leading teams
Nice to Have
Big 4 experience manager, NetSuite experience, Blackline experience, Workiva experience, Zip experience
What You'll Do.
Complete daily accounting tasks
Complete monthly accounting tasks
Own financial close process
Manage close activities
Review close activities
Prepare financial reporting
Drive stock compensation calculation
Develop business processes
Document accounting policies
Ensure effective internal controls
Streamline accounting operations
Improve close process
Improve internal controls
Make strategic decisions
Manage system implementations
Manage system conversions
Partner with Financial Reporting
Mentor accounting team
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborating with FP&A; Collaborating with SEC Reporting; Collaborating with Internal Audit; Collaborating with Legal; Collaborating with People teams; Partnering with internal audit; Partner with FP&A; Partner with Financial Reporting
Communication Scope
Oral communication; Written communication
Process & Methodology
System implementations, System conversions
Full Job Description
About The Job Reporting into the Chief Accounting Officer, the Controller will play a key role in leading and scaling the accounting infrastructure and processes at Skillz. The ideal candidate is a motivated leader with strong experience in operational accounting and has the ability to thrive in a high-growth environment. This role will be hands-on, interacting and collaborating with FP&A, SEC Reporting, Internal Audit, Legal and People teams to ensure the accurate and timely execution of accounting functions and reporting of results. The Controller should have a proven track record as an effective people leader, ability to anticipate and surface issues, solve problems and recommend solutions, while exercising good business judgment and risk management. If you want to build, develop, and see your impact, join Skillz and level up your Career! Skillz, the first publicly-traded mobile eSports platform that hosts billions of casual mobile gaming tournaments for millions of players worldwide, is revolutionizing the gaming industry. By fostering social competition within games, the Skillz platform helps developers build multi-million dollar franchises by enabling real-money activity in their games and providing operational support while connecting players through fair, enjoyable, and meaningful competition. At Skillz, we understand the thrill of achievement and the satisfaction of overcoming challenges. Want to join a team made up of alums from Apple, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Tesla, Twitter (X), Roblox, Zynga, Samsung, Lyft, EA, Riot, Nexon, Gameskraft, PlayStation, Unity, Scopely, Tinder, Intel, Deloitte, EY, Twitch, DraftKings, Wynn Resorts and more? Learn more to see if Skillz is the right fit for your next career move! Responsibilities Lead the accounting team in completion of daily and monthly accounting tasks to ensure compliance with U. S. GAAP Ownership of full cycle general ledger financial close process and related activities to ensure complete and accurate fi
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