Vp, Corporate Controller Jobs

Job Title: VP, Corporate Controller

Salary Grade/Level/Family/Range: To be defined by HR.

Reports to position: EVP, Finance

Date: 7/5/2023

Summary/Objective

The Vice President – Corporate Controller position leads and directs Evoque’s global accounting, revenue/billing, shared services, treasury, and compliance activities. They are responsible for establishing and maintaining all systems, procedures, and policies that enable accurate, timely, and scalable processes for general accounting, technical accounting, transactional activities, and financial reporting. This individual will lead a diverse team of professionals, provide overall leadership, and chart a roadmap for continuous improvement across systems and processes.

Essential Functions

• Work closely with the EVP, Finance, to build out a high performing corporate accounting and financial reporting function.
• Oversee all technical accounting, including research and creation of accounting policies, memos, and procedures.
• Provide direction and assistance to organizational units regarding accounting policies and procedures and efficient control and utilization of financial resources.
• Lead all external audit engagements, serving as the key point of contact between Evoque and its audit partners.
• Establish a clear, achievable technology roadmap to make accounting activities more scalable, timely, and accurate – drive the organization to operational excellence.
• Oversee and continuously improve company-wide financial close processes; maintain ultimate ownership for all G/L activity, consolidations, and reconciliations.
• Instill a positive team culture with a continuous improvement mindset and build strong cross-functional relationships across Evoque.
• Ensure the timely and accurate accounting treatment of all transactions and reporting under U.S. GAAP and IFRS.
• Lead, mentor, staff, and manage a ~15-person organization spanning all core accounting areas (revenue, shared services, general ledger, reporting, SOX/audit.)
• Develop and maintain relationships with banking, insurance, and external accounting personnel to facilitate financial activities.
• Manage all aspects of financial reporting and the timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for internal and external parties.
• Collaborate effectively with Finance to develop and/or support annual budgets, forecast updates, and monthly variance analyses.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

• Enthusiasm to model and promote a culture valuing a high degree of collaboration, proactiveness, communication, and transparency.
• A hands-on leader able to work collaboratively across departments with a willingness to do the work when necessary to ensure team and organizational success.
• Strong ERP system knowledge.
• Ability to manage and prioritize competing deadlines.
• Ability to influence, coach, and mentor others while promoting a positive work environment.
• Versatility across strategic and tactical - strong business/operational process-oriented acumen and management skills, combined with the ability to keep several initiatives in process simultaneously.
• Proven track record hiring talent, building teams, and developing team members.
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational and planning abilities.
• Established track record of operating in complex accounting, financial, and regulatory environments, and a strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, IFRS and key principles of application for a wide array of accounting/finance areas (e.g., ASC 606, ASC 842, IFRS 16, etc.)
• Ability to assess, develop, enhance, and implement accounting/finance policies and procedures.
• Strong mathematical and analysis skills.
• Executive level communicator with strong written and presentation skills.

Supervisory Responsibility

• 5-6 direct reports with an overall team of 17.

Work Environment

Hybrid, 3 days a week in office, subject to business needs and leadership demands.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Sit or stand for prolonged periods (50% of the time).
• Type on a computer; constant use of hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Communicate and exchange information regularly.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Full-time, M-F, weekend and late hours as needed to meet deadlines.

Travel

Minimal to no travel required.

Required Education And Experience

• 10-15 years of progressive accounting experience with a mix of public accounting and industry.
• CPA required.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or closely related field with 4 years of public accounting.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Previous experience in private equity backed companies a plus.
• NetSuite experience a plus.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable)

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AAP/EEO Statement

Evoque provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Evoque complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Evoque expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Evoque employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.