As a Controller at Resource Data, you will provide senior-level leadership over the company’s accounting operations and financial reporting. You’ll oversee the general ledger, financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, payroll accounting, and financial controls while ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial information. Working closely with company leadership, external auditors, and CPAs, you’ll provide financial insight that supports strategic decision-making while leading our small accounting team. Being that we have a small accounting team, this is a leadership role that is still very much a hands-on contributor.
Please Note: If you meet the accounting requirements below, but don't meet the management requirements, we'd love to see your application anyway. Let us know in your cover letter why you're ready to transition into leadership!
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the company’s accounting functions, including general ledger, financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, and payroll accounting
- Own the month-end and year-end close processes and deliver accurate, timely financial statements and reporting in accordance with GAAP and internal controls
- Establish and maintain accounting systems, policies, procedures, and controls that support compliance, audit readiness, data integrity, and appropriate access
- Partner with external auditors and CPAs on annual audits, including 401(k) and other required audits, as well as tax-related reporting and follow-up actions
- Respond to government inquiries and escalated vendor and client accounting issues, ensuring matters are resolved promptly and appropriately documented
- Prepare and direct financial analysis, required filings, and strategic reporting, including variance analysis and other financial insights for leadership
- Present financial findings, risks, and recommendations to management and serve as a strategic business partner in financial planning and decision-making
- Identify and implement process improvements that increase efficiency, accuracy, scalability, and consistency across accounting operations
- Lead, coach, and develop accounting staff through prioritization, performance management, cross-training, and professional development
- Provide day-to-day oversight of payroll and accounts payable/receivable functions and ensure appropriate coverage, quality, and timely completion of work
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- 8+ years of accounting experience, including 3+ years of management experience within an accounting environment
- Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP, accounting standards, and internal controls
- Experience managing month-end and year-end close processes and financial reporting
- Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive financial information
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting financial planning, strategic decision-making, and executive-level reporting
- Experience identifying and implementing accounting process improvements and workflow efficiencies
- Experience managing accounting systems, controls, and financial reporting processes in a growing organization
- Experience with government inquiries, regulatory reporting, or compliance requirements
- Experience leading, mentoring, cross-training, and developing accounting teams
- Experience coordinating external audits, including retirement plan audits such as 401(k) audits
- Experience working directly with external CPAs and auditors
- Industry experience in a professional services environment is a plus
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related discipline (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- 8+ years of accounting experience, including 3+ years of management experience within an accounting environment
- Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP, accounting standards, and internal controls
- Experience managing month-end and year-end close processes and financial reporting
- Experience overseeing general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll accounting
- Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive financial information
- Experience coordinating external audits, working with CPAs, and supporting audit readiness (including 401(k) or retirement plan audits)
- Experience supporting financial planning, executive-level reporting, and process improvement implementation
- Industry experience in a professional services environment
What We Do
Since 1986, Resource Data, Inc. has been dedicated to providing custom IT solutions and IT consulting. We provide custom database, application, web, and GIS programming services from offices in Anchorage, Boise, Houston, Portland, and Juneau. Our excellent local reputation has led to the successful completion of projects for hundreds of clients, ranging from small firms to some of the world's largest corporations. People, technology, results: That's what Resource Data was built on, and that's what we're all about.
