Financial Controller
Mantel
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Cambridge • Massachusetts • United States
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About the role
- Engage directly with the COO as her right-hand for corporate finance activities, as well as the development and implementation of all controls, reporting systems and tools, policies, procedures and team structure/staffing
- Lead all accounting and corporate financial functions including monthly close, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, budgeting, financial planning and reporting
- Lead cross-border (US and Canada) accounting between Mantel and its Canadian subsidiary
- Develop policies, procedures and tools to improve the accuracy and efficiency of close and reporting processes (including for government / grant reporting purposes)
- Evaluate existing and create new internal controls, risk management frameworks, and financial policies and procedures
- Participate in the development of corporate finance strategy and communicate strategy to senior leadership and, eventually, the Board
- Support the budget and forecasting process
- Support other departments with financial analysis and reporting
- Hire and eventually oversee and lead the accounting team in all financial reporting activities
- Ensure delivery of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
- Coordinate tax prep with external tax accountants
- Oversee annual business audits
- Support COO in the evaluation and renewal of insurance, and finding new ways to mitigate risks
- Manage financial functions of international entities
Requirements
- 7-10 years of professional experience in corporate financial management, ideally in a variety of financial roles within an organization and with leadership experience. Previous experience in a venture-backed early stage company is strongly preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field, or a CPA certification
- Experience or knowledge in cross-border accounting between the US and Canada
- Expert knowledge of GAAP accounting principles, financial regulations and reporting standards
- Deep experience in deploying financial technology tools and automating financial processes
- Strong analytic skills with a strategic mindset and strong attention to detail
- Ability to execute effectively with limited guidance and in potentially ambiguous situations
- Requires US or Canadian Work Authorization
Benefits
- Highly competitive pay based on experience, including equity
- 90% subsidized medical and dental healthcare coverage (50% for dependents)
- Unlimited vacation policy, mental health personal days, generous sick leave, plus a week-long winter break at the end of December
- Health/Fitness and cell phone stipend
- Company matched 401k (Canadian equivalent available)
- Generous parental leave
- Access to FSA/HSA and commuter benefits accounts (Canadian alternates available)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
corporate financeaccountingfinancial planningbudgetingGAAPfinancial reportingcross-border accountingrisk managementfinancial analysisfinancial technology
Soft Skills
leadershipstrategic mindsetattention to detailanalytical skillseffective executioncommunicationteam managementproblem-solvingadaptabilitycollaboration
Certifications
CPABachelor’s degree in accountingBachelor’s degree in financeBachelor’s degree in related field