Accountant – Controllership, Process Improvement
Santander
VP, Strategic Accounting & Finance – Controller
Fusion92
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Chicago • Colorado, Illinois, Missouri, Texas • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $125,000 - $180,000 per year
Job Level
Lead
Tech Stack
ERP
About the role
- Partner with the CFO to align accounting operations with company strategy, growth objectives, and future capital planning.
- Provide timely, accurate, and insightful reporting to the executive team, Board of Directors, and investors.
- Advise on the accounting and financial implications of new business initiatives, including partnerships, M&A, commercial expansion, and R&D investments.
- Lead the development and implementation of financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
- Analyze financial performance against budget, forecasts, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Develop and maintain financial models to support long-term strategic planning.
- Oversee all aspects of financial close, consolidation, and external reporting in compliance with U.S. GAAP.
- Manage preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Ensure tax compliance and coordinate with external advisors to deliver efficient and accurate filings.
- Lead annual audit and quarterly review processes, serving as the primary contact with external auditors.
- Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and audit readiness.
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations, accounting standards, and corporate policies.
- Oversee ERP and financial systems to ensure data integrity, automation, and scalability.
- Drive continuous improvement in processes, controls, and reporting to support operational growth and increasing complexity.
- Oversee preparation of financial dashboards, analyses, and presentations for executive leadership and the Board.
- Partner with business leaders to provide actionable insights that support decision-making and profitability.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance and accounting team, fostering growth and professional development.
- Collaborate with Legal, HR, Operations, and department heads on cross-functional initiatives, budgets, and enterprise planning.
- Foster a culture of accuracy, agility, accountability, and continuous improvement within the finance organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA strongly preferred.
- 12+ years of progressive finance and accounting leadership, ideally within professional services, marketing services, media, or high-growth companies.
- Experience in private equity or venture-backed environments, including M&A integration and financial system consolidation.
- Strong technical accounting expertise with U.S. GAAP and internal control frameworks.
- Proven track record of managing audits, financial reporting, and ERP optimization (NetSuite experience highly preferred).
- Demonstrated success in building and leading high-performing teams.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial concepts for diverse audiences.
- Hands-on, detail-oriented leader with sound judgment and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) experience a plus.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
financial planningbudgetingforecastingfinancial modelingfinancial reportingU.S. GAAPinternal controlsaudit managementRevenue Cycle ManagementM&A integration
Soft skills
analytical skillsorganizational skillscommunication skillsleadershipmentoringdetail-orientedsound judgmentagilityaccountabilitycontinuous improvement
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in FinanceBachelor’s degree in AccountingCPA
