Financial Controller
VersaDesk
Assistant Controller
SANS Institute
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $170,000 - $180,000 per year
Job Level
SeniorLead
Tech Stack
ERP
About the role
- Oversee and support daily accounting operations to ensure accurate and timely financial statements.
- Evaluate existing accounting processes and recommend improvements, with emphasis on automation and efficiency.
- Lead process transformation initiatives and assist with ERP system implementation.
- Maintain and update accounting policies and procedures to strengthen internal controls.
- Lead or assist in month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring deadlines are met and reports are accurate.
- Prepare and review journal entries and adjustments for financial data integrity.
- Oversee preparation and submission of all tax filings.
- Manage international accounting operations, including timely income statement and VAT filings, ensuring compliance.
- Provide accurate P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements for the organization and by legal entity.
- Support the Controller and CFO on strategic initiatives and special projects.
- Mentor and support Accounting and Finance team members.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
- CPA certification.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in accounting and financial management, including leadership of accounting teams.
- Proven experience with month-end and year-end close processes.
- International accounting experience with multiple legal entities and global compliance.
- Extensive experience implementing process automation and efficiency improvements.
- Unrestricted authorization to work in the USA; visa sponsorship is not available.
- Preferred qualifications include: A Master of Business Administration degree (MBA).
- ERP system implementation experience.
- Prior work in international companies of similar size and complexity.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently under pressure with urgency.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary, bonus opportunities, and a 401(k) plan with company match.
- Robust medical, dental, and vision plans; company-provided short term disability; optional long-term disability, supplemental life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents; voluntary benefits including accident insurance and identity theft protection; fitness and wellness programs; and a company paid employee assistance program (EAP).
- Generous paid time off, including volunteer time.
- Access to professional development and SANS training opportunities.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
accounting operationsfinancial statementsprocess automationERP system implementationmonth-end closeyear-end closejournal entriestax filingsP&L statementscash flow statements
Soft skills
leadershipmentoringanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillscross-functional collaborationcommunication skillsindependenceattention to detailability to work under pressureurgency
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in AccountingCPA certificationMBA (preferred)
