Controller
Grin
Company Overview and Culture
Our culture is a team-first mentality built on the Core Values of Customer Love, Growth, Ownership, Authenticity, and One Team which is shared by every single employee. For us at GRIN, this means we prioritize our customers when making decisions; grow as individuals personally and professionally which drives business growth; celebrate our wins, own our failures, learn from our mistakes, and expect everyone to do the right thing; bring our whole selves to work each day; and know that we can accomplish more when we work together with humility.
At GRIN, we don’t just accept differences — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our product and our community. We champion and encourage those who bring different perspectives, ideas, and creativity to join our team dedicated to bringing people together across the globe. GRIN is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace where we welcome all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, or other lived experience. GRIN was founded in Sacramento, CA and is committed to 100% remote work. Our Core Business Hours are 9am-3pm PST, so we expect all of our employees to work at least during those hours and are flexible on the rest of your hours.
[[GRIN is able to hire in all US states except Hawaii, unless the job is noted as Canada Only]]
Are you ready to take charge of the critical role of leading the Accounting function at GRIN? We're looking for a Controller who can hit the ground running and bring a mix of public and private accounting experience to the table. As a leader of a key function, you'll be comfortable managing an accounting team and collaborating with business leaders across the company. You will report to the VP of Finance and with GRIN being a remote-first SaaS company, you'll have the chance to make a huge impact from wherever you are!
Responsibilities
Who You Are:
- Mix of public and private accounting background, bringing a well-rounded perspective to the table
- Care deeply about financial data and tagging, understanding the importance of accuracy and precision in financial reporting
- A natural leader with experience in managing and leading teams
- Tech-savvy individual who leverages technology to automate and improve processes, always looking for ways to streamline workflows and increase efficiency
- Passion for delivering high-quality results and always strive to exceed expectations, taking ownership of your work and ensuring that it is done to the best of your ability
- You are a collaborative team player who enjoys working cross-functionally with other departments and stakeholders to drive business outcomes.
What You'll Do:
- Lead a team of accountants and oversee the day-to-day operations of the accounting department, including corporate accounting, A/R, A/P, tax, treasury and procurement
- Ensure timely and accurate financial close and support FP&A to explain variances
- Be invested in the development of the team. Lead and mentor the accounting team to ensure high levels of performance and engagement
- Oversee the billing and collections process to ensure timely and accurate invoicing and collection of payment from customers
- Develop and maintain technical accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements
- Manage and review outsourced tax compliance for direct and indirect taxes globally
- Manage compliance Creator payouts (1099-NEC/1099-K, withholding remittances, etc)
- Oversee financial audit and ensure timely completion of the audit
- Manage the procurement process to ensure efficient and cost-effective purchasing practices
- Develop and maintain relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and other service providers
- Respond to investor relations requests related to corporate debt and financial reporting
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices to continuously improve accounting processes and procedures
Requirements:
- 8+ years of accounting experience with 4+years managing teams; at least 4+ years audit/assurance experience at a Big 4 accounting firm
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related field of study; CPA desired
- Experience with improving A/R collections and procurement processes
- Strong knowledge of SaaS metrics and experience in tech startups
- Demonstrated ability to manage and mentor a team of accounting professionals
- Familiar with ASC 606 treatment for SaaS companies
- Experience with Netsuite ERP, Salesforce and billing systems
- Strong communication skills including presenting to executive leadership
- Attention to detail and ability to prioritize competing demands
We recognize the imposter syndrome might show its head as you read through this job description and although you might not check every box, we don’t want to miss out on the possibility of speaking with a perfectly imperfect candidate. So if you think you have what it takes - apply today and let’s discuss!
US Total Rewards
- 16 days of PTO + 10 Sick Days + 14 paid holidays
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- 401(k) program plus match
- Paid Child Bonding Leave
- Home Office set up + Co-Working Space Reimbursement
- Employee Stock Option Program
- GRIN SWAG
- Tons of growth opportunity
- #LI-Remote
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