Controller
Encoura
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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About the role
- Manage all daily accounting functions, including general ledger activity, accounts payable (A/P), accounts receivable (A/R), payroll, fixed assets, taxes, and revenue recognition
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure accurate and timely financial statements
- Ensure consistency and accuracy across financial reporting systems
- Establish, maintain, and improve internal controls and accounting policies
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and company policies
- Coordinate external audits, tax filings, and regulatory examinations
- Drive improvements in accounting processes, close efficiency, and documentation
- Develops, implements, and maintains systems, procedures and policies, within the accounting department
- Evaluate and implement automation and best practices where appropriate
- Analyze variances between actuals and budget/forecast and provide insights
- Partner with FP&A and operations to improve financial visibility and performance
- Support annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes
- Manage, mentor, and develop accounting staff, including performance reviews
- Assign and review work to ensure quality and adherence to deadlines
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Assist with hiring, onboarding, and training of finance team members
- Act as a key finance partner to department leaders and executive leadership
- Support M&A activities, integrations, and special projects as needed
- Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting for executive leadership
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
- 5+ years in a supervisory or people-management role
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP
- Proven ability to interpret and research accounting guidance
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to see the big picture
- Proven leadership and team-building skills
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- High integrity and sound professional judgment
- Proficiency with NetSuite and Microsoft Office suite
- CPA, CMA, or equivalent certification preferred
- Experience in EdTech, SaaS preferred
- Experience in private equity-backed or high-growth environments preferred
- Exposure to M&A, integrations, or complex transactions preferred
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and benefits package
- 401k company match that vests immediately upon participation
- Paid holidays and a generous PTO policy
- Paid parental leave
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
general ledgeraccounts payableaccounts receivablepayrollfixed assetstaxesrevenue recognitionfinancial analysisbudgetingforecasting
Soft Skills
analytical abilitiesproblem-solvingattention to detailleadershipteam-buildingcommunicationcross-functional collaborationtime managementintegrityprofessional judgment
Certifications
CPACMA