Controller
Aravo Solutions, Inc., United States

Aravo is looking for an experienced, out-going, motivated, and hands-on Controller to join our rapidly growing organization and drive success across our accounting department. Reporting directly to the CFO, this person will own our general accounting processes and procedures in a rapid growth environment. The right candidate will be able to identify opportunities for improvement and automation, manage competing priorities with grace, while working to proactively meet deadlines and drive results managing a team that values a coaching/mentoring management style in a fast-paced SaaS/tech company.

You will be responsible for:

• Managing the day-to-day accounting operations, the full financial reporting process including financial statements, departmental reporting, bank reconciliations, etc.
• Leading our month, quarter, and year end closing processes, ensuring detailed trial balances are maintained and financial reports are submitted accurately and in a timely manner
• Providing expert level experience with GAAP, SaaS Revenue Accounting (ASC 606), Professional Services Revenue Accounting, Contract Cost Capitalization (ASC 340), Lease Accounting (ASC842), Accounts Payable, Expense Management, Accounts Receivable, and Reconciliations
• Primary liaison leading various audits and managing tax compliance, writing financial statement footnotes, documenting current processes, and suggesting improvements
• Analyzing and reviewing accounts to provide actionable, data driven insights for management
• Fostering an open and collaborative environment for the accounting team by providing strategic guidance and developing strategies that help ensure the success of your team members.
• Payroll, benefits reconciliations, sales tax returns, and multi state payroll and tax compliance
• Fixed Asset and Prepaids depreciation and amortization
• Covenant reporting amp; management
• International accounting such as foreign exchange, VAT returns, payroll administration, audits and regulatory reporting
• Stock compensation expensing and management of capitalization tables
• Support implementation activities of Sales Operations automation along with other automations within accounting

Requirements

What you’ll bring to the team:

• A lead from the front mentality with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced start-up type environment
• The ability to manage and meet challenging deadlines and prioritize simultaneous projects
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with excellent attention to detail and high emotional intelligence
• A confident leader that uses a collaborative approach to problem solving and managing team deadlines with little to no guidance
• Deep experience in multiple accounting disciplines, and the ability to guide, coach and develop team members to further their own skills
• Experience with a variety of accounting and financial systems including Financial Force, Datarails, Avalara, Salesforce, iSolved, and the MS Office Suite

What you need to be successful:

• BS in Accounting or Finance, CPA required with excellent technical accounting skills
• Extensive background across the full accounting lifecycle, and 6+ years of experience leading highly effective, growth-oriented teams
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth SaaS Technology company with Mamp;A strongly preferred
• Proven experience in a senior financial leadership role, preferably as a Controller
• Expert level knowledge of US GAAP, creating internal reports, leveraging systems and running month-end/year-end close process and managing audits
• Experience with Sales Tax Returns, Credit Card Expense Management, Domestic and International Payroll Entries, AP/AR, Financial Reporting, Prepaids/Accruals, and Reconciliations
• Proven experience working cross functionally within an organization to support departmental and organizational objectives
• Experience establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal and financial controls
• A strong sense of business ethics, integrity, and discretion in a multi-hat position
• Experience with software implementations including quote to cash, payroll systems, sales operations and ERP systems
• Flexible and Dynamic, hard-working, and able to pivot direction quickly to keep up with business demands
• Not afraid of new technologies and as eager to teach as learn
• Ability to read professional services and SaaS subscription contracts

Benefits

• 100% Employer Paid Medical Insurance options for the Employee and Family
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Life and ADamp;D Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401K with Company Matching

Job Rewards and Benefits