LeanData
SaaS
CorporateController
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“Corporate Controller at LeanData. Skills: Accounting operations, Process improvement, Financial reporting, Team management. Manage accounting operations team. Produce financial information”
What You'll Achieve.
Timely and accurate financial information; Audit readiness; Safeguard assets
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills; Interpret data; Produce meaningful reports
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
12+ years of related experience, 3 years of public accounting experience, 3 years managing a team, US GAAP knowledge, accounting operations knowledge, multinational entities experience, transfer pricing experience, international tax experience, analytical skills, Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
Nice to Have
Big 4 public accounting experience, CPA preferred, Experience in high-growth private companies, public accounting experience, SaaS industry experience
What You'll Do.
Manage accounting operations team
Produce financial information
Lead general ledger activities
Review journal entries
Perform account reconciliations
Oversee financial statement analysis
Provide flux commentaries
Manage treasury functions
Manage intercompany cash
Develop process improvement roadmap
Implement accounting controls
Develop system implementation strategy
Build accounting controls
Enable FCST roll forward
Communicate with auditors
Implement revenue recognition policy
Handle technical accounting
Assist in due diligence
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work across departments; Implement systems; Improve processes; Expand policies; Communicate with auditors
Communication Scope
Proactively communicate with auditors
Process & Methodology
Develop and execute roadmap, Develop strategy
Full Job Description
LeanData helps the world’s fastest-growing companies automate, simplify, and accelerate revenue. LeanData is searching for a Corporate Controller who is excited to build and lead a high-performing GL Accounting team while maintaining a focus on process improvement and scalability. In this role, you will oversee accounting operations, including revenue recognition, payroll, tax, treasury, and stock administration. LeanData is fortunate to be in a growth stage, so in addition to the day to day operations, you will work within and across departments to implement systems, improve processes and expand existing policies. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working within a fast-paced environment while still maintaining a close attention to detail. This position is based in our Santa Clara, CA office, operating on a hybrid basis. Financial Operations and Team Management - Manage the team responsible for day-to-day operations to produce timely and accurate financial information for internal and external reporting purposes. - Lead the general ledger activities, including the review of journal entries and account reconciliations. - Oversee the month-end financial statement analysis and flux commentaries. - Treasury, disbursements, Bill.com http://Bill.com, credit/debit card management, and intercompany cash movement. Process Improvements, Systems, and Controls - Develop and execute a roadmap for implementing/improving processes and controls to scale the accounting function and safeguard assets. - Develop strategy for future system implementations and enhancements/upgrades. - Controls build-out toward audit readiness. - Enablement of Budget vs Actual (BvA) reporting and Forecast (FCST) roll forward. Compliance, Audit, and Technical Accounting - Own audit processes and proactively communicate with auditors on accounting for complex transactions. - Ensure domestic and international compliance for the global setup. - Revenue recognition policy and 606 implementation. - Techni
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