Controller (West Coast, Usa ) - Remote | Wfh

About Us
In today's fast-paced world, instant gratification has become the norm. To remain competitive, businesses need to process and analyze vast amounts of information within milliseconds.
Our company's Unified Real-Time Data platform offers a simplified and optimized data architecture for enterprises that demand extreme speed, massive scalability, and high availability from their data ecosystem. We seamlessly merge streaming data in motion and historical data at rest with compute functionality, enabling companies to manage complex analytical, streaming, and transactional data workloads with ultra-low latencies.
Our clientele includes trusted names like Citi, Barclays, American Airlines, AutoZone, and UPS, relying on us to manage mission-critical data operations across their businesses.
We're in a phase of growth and are inviting you to join our team. Become a key player in a dynamic Silicon Valley startup that's redefining "real-time" and transforming global expectations for high-speed data processing, computation, and analytics.
About The Role
We are currently seeking a Financial Controller who will be responsible for a diverse range of financial and accounting tasks. We're looking for a self-motivated individual with excellent communication and organizational skills. This role demands strong analytical abilities and a solid grasp of accounting principles. Reporting to the CFO, the Controller must be a collaborative team player with a positive outlook and a drive to contribute to the team's success.
Your Responsibilities
Provide leadership and strategic insight into accounting and compliance within complex, global environments.
Identify opportunities and spearhead projects aimed at enhancing business processes and support.
Lead and support the corporate accounting team, including both in-house and outsourced personnel, covering general ledger, consolidation, technical accounting, tax, cash management, and revenue recognition activities.
Establish, implement, manage, and monitor essential accounting and reporting policies, processes, and associated metrics.
Deliver comprehensive financial updates to senior management by evaluating, analyzing, and reporting relevant data points.
Contribute to the development and execution of short- and long-term operational strategies.
Oversee timely closure processes for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end, encompassing multiple subsidiaries.
Possess a thorough grasp of intercompany accounting and elimination processes, establishing robust reporting procedures.
Manage relationships with external auditors to facilitate efficient completion of audit procedures.
Oversee banking relationships, including account management, transaction coordination, and liaison with financial institutions.
Fulfill monthly and quarterly reporting requirements, ensuring accurate financial information for internal and external stakeholders.
When necessary, oversee the setup and management of new international entities, along with related corporate structures and compliance.
Manage companywide insurance programs, renewals, and vendor relationships.
Support due diligence processes for potential future company fundraising initiatives.
Lead gradual improvements and upgrades in ERP systems (Sage Intaact) and other business intelligence implementations, while managing vendor relationships within the finance and accounting domain.
Oversee all aspects of equity compensation administration using Shareworks, handling stock option grants, exercises, vesting schedules, and staying updated on industry best practices and trends in equity compensation.
Your Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance with 8-12+ years of experience, including 3-5+ years in an accounting leadership position.
Experience at one of the Big 4 or a comparable firm, as well as in a high-tech, growth-stage environment with scaling experience.
Strongly preferred: CPA license.
Strong familiarity with ERP systems, prior exposure to Sage Intaact is a plus.
Direct experience with equity management software, preferably Shareworks.
Profound knowledge of US GAAP, particularly software license revenue recognition, along with expertise in internal controls and technical accounting.
Understanding of local, state, federal, and international tax regulations.
Experience in managing international entities.
Exceptional judgment and integrity.
Proactive, detail-oriented, and efficient.
Proven history of financial project management.
Previous finance leadership experience in a complex multinational organization.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong team leadership skills, with the ability to develop, engage, and evaluate team members.
Note: This is a remote work position.
If this opportunity aligns with your skills and ambitions, we encourage you to apply and join us on this exciting journey of transformation and growth.
Salary: $ 40,000.00 120,000.00 Per Year