Controller
Wayside Publishing
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $120,000 - $150,000 per year
About the role
- Serve as a strategic partner to the CFO, leading the accounting function and supporting our continued growth.
- Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, strengthen internal controls, drive system optimization, and ensure accuracy in all financial reporting.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of three accounting professionals, overseeing AP, AR, payroll, and financial analysis.
- Foster a culture of accuracy, efficiency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Sales, and Product teams to ensure alignment and financial clarity.
- Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners.
- Oversee preparation of periodic GAAP-compliant financial statements.
- Conduct and present financial analysis, including revenue and EBITDA, and working capital.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
- 7–10 years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including 2+ years in a leadership role.
- Expert-level experience with NetSuite and the NetSuite Planning & Budgeting module.
- Experience working with the Salesforce ecosystem.
- Expert-level Excel skills.
- Strong technical accounting knowledge of GAAP, including physical inventory, deferred revenue, and royalty expense.
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and building accurate cash flow forecasts from accrual-based accounting.
- Excellent communication and storytelling abilities capable of translating complex financials into clear insights.
- Highly detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy, precision, and continuous learning.
- Demonstrated ability to streamline processes and implement system improvements.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, life, and supplemental insurance options
- Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
- Employer-paid STD and LTD
- Paid holidays
- A company culture centered on work/life balance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
accountingfinancial analysisGAAPbudgetingforecastingcash flow forecastinginternal controlssystem optimizationExcelleadership
Soft Skills
communicationstorytellingdetail-orientedaccuracyefficiencyaccountabilitycontinuous improvementmentoringcollaborationprocess improvement
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in FinanceCPA