Controller, Managed Accounting Services – Software/SaaS
KBF CPAs
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: San Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $130,000 - $180,000 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Comfortable working in a client-facing role, working on business development, as well as relationship building all while ensuring client work is done at a premium level.
- Clients in Software / SaaS have various revenue streams, including hardware sales, licensing, services and royalties.
- This role will support and partner with commercial business teams at clients to establish sound business models, proper revenue recognition, transaction posting accuracy, and disclosure processes.
- A working manager that is comfortable rolling up their sleeves and doing what it takes to get the job done right.
- Provide solutions to challenges proactively.
- Seek to understand the clients’ business and use this knowledge to ensure transactions are recorded correctly.
- Leverage your full cycle accounting experience to streamline accounting processes for our clients.
- Ability to plan, assign and review work performed by Bookkeepers working on engagements for accuracy as well as provide feedback for improvement.
- Assist in implementing new tools and software.
- Own the financial monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close processes, including assigned journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, accruals, and complex accounting items for multiple clients simultaneously.
- Develop a detailed close plan/schedule for each client and make sure all tasks are completed prior to scheduling a formal review with the Director of Managed Accounting Services.
- Proactively manage project deadlines to ensure delivery of work product based on client expectations and deadlines.
- Collaborate with the Managed Accounting Services and Tax teams regarding technical questions as well as progress of projects, tasks and associated budgets.
- Review client financial performance on a monthly basis and make recommendations for improvement.
- Assist clients with properly recording transactions associated with revenue recognition (ASC 606), equity and leases to ensure GAAP compliance.
- Collaborate with team members to make recommendations to clients associated with process improvements and KPIs/Dashboard improvements.
- Support Mergers & Acquisitions, due diligence, purchase accounting, and integration activities.
- Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned.
- Comply with the firm’s policies and procedures, such as timesheet submission, attendance policy, etc.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field
- CPA license
- Previous work experience as a Controller or similar role in the software/SaaS industry
- In-depth working knowledge and understanding of U.S. General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Ability to learn and work in multiple accounting systems and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Advanced level MS Excel skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Motivated, quick learner with strong communication skills and demonstrated professionalism
- Able to work independently and as part of a team to see projects through to completion
- Individuals must be eligible to work in the U.S.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- 401(k)
- pension
- more
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
full cycle accountingrevenue recognitionjournal entriesbalance sheet account reconciliationsaccrualsGAAP compliancefinancial close processesprocess improvementsKPIASC 606
Soft skills
client-facingrelationship buildingproactive problem solvingorganizational skillsattention to detailcommunication skillsteam collaborationindependencemotivationtime management
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in accountingCPA license