About the role

We are looking for a Controller to build our accounting team and lay the foundation for our next phase of growth. You will have a strong background in accounting and finance preferably within growth-stage startups, and bring experience in implementing and improving financial systems, processes, and controls. This is a very hands-on role where you will have an immediate impactful. You are an ideal candidate if you have led various aspects of Accounting, Taxes, Treasury, and Finance operations. You will partner with the VP of Finance and cross-functional teams to develop, implement, maintain, and continually improve the accuracy and timeliness of our financial reporting and compliance.

Why is the role special?

1. You’re in control. The future of accounting operations at Screencastify will follow your vision. You’ll have plenty of guidance and support from leadership as you execute. But ultimately, this is your show!
2. You’re set up for success. You’ll be joining a bootstrapped, profitable company full of people who are acutely aware of (and excited about!) how much easier you’ll make their jobs. So you’ll have all the support you’ll need.
3. Work with an extremely talented team. In the past 18 months, our team grew from less than 10 to over 70 employees and we still achieve results similar to companies 7x our headcount.

What you’ll do:

• Manage monthly financial close and financial reporting within 5 business days
• Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, and Revenue Recognition
• Develop, implement and maintain financial processes, policies and procedures to ensure a strong control environment and compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements
• Develop and implement strategies to recover outstanding debts, manage the collections team, and provide guidance and support to team members on complex collection issues
• Assist in the development and maintenance of budgeting and forecasting models to support decision making and planning
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and automation
• Hire, mentor, and develop accounting, billing & collections staff

You’re perfect for this role if you:

• Have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and are a CPA
• Have 7+ years of experience in accounting, within both large and smaller growth companies in tech, preferably SaaS
• Have strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices, standards, laws and regulations (GAAP,
• Have experience in developing and implementing financial processes and controls, particularly with a process improvement mindset
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Have a desire to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and
• Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Benefits

Competitive compensation. We take a data-driven approach to our compensation strategy so all employees are paid competitively and equitably.

401k plan + match. We want to invest in present you and future you, which is why we offer a generous 401k match with our 401k plan.

Minimum vacation policy. We recognize the importance of taking personal time off, and require our employees to take at least 15 vacation days per year. You’re also encouraged to take additional paid time off, as needed.

Flexible work policy. Gone are the days of being in an office from 9-5, Monday through Friday. We recognize there are better ways to measure productivity than counting the number of hours you’re in the office and that sometimes the office isn’t the best place to be productive.

Parental leave. Generous paid time off for parents to bond with the newest addition to their family!

Medical, dental, and vision insurance. We cover 100% of employee medical premiums and 50% of employee dental & vision premiums. Plus, all employees receive a free One Medical membership.

Professional development. Each department has a professional development budget and employees are encouraged to take workshops, attend webinars, join associations, and anything else that could help grow their careers. Did we also mention employees get free access to Udemy for Business?

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