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Controller
Location:
Salt Lake City, UT
Description:
Imagine being part of an organization that inspires you to do your best work, that allows you to refine and expand your skillset, that prioritizes your professional growth, that embraces your ideas and generously rewards your contributions - a place where leaders are determined to foster a culture that does not burn out their exceptional team. Imagine joining Embarc Advisors. About Embarc Advisors Founded by a former Goldman Sachs investment banking VP and McKinsey & Co. Corporate Finance Practice Engagement Manager who was eager to disrupt the status quo , we deliver the highest quality advice across M&A, capital raise, outsourced corporate development, and strategic CFO services . However, as we are not a transaction-fee based business, we don't have to worry about league table credits and closing deals; rather our focus is on helping our clients wherever they need us ensuring their continued success. As an accomplished group of corporate finance experts with backgrounds in investment banking, private equity, consulting, investment management and strategic finance / FP&A, we are uniquely positioned to provide 360-degree support on the full spectrum of corporate finance needs. We have successfully closed multiple M&A transactions, executed capital raises from early-stage seed to $100M+ growth equity rounds, and supported the sustainable, profitable growth of several companies as their strategic CFO team. Our firm doubled in size last year and revenue grew by 280%. Externally, our goal is to deliver the highest quality corporate finance expertise that was only accessible to Fortune 500 companies to all types of companies. Internally, our goal is to foster and maintain an environment where everyone enjoys their work and is provided with a fulfilling experience, career development, and team bonding. Embarc Intro Deck : https://docsend.com/view/b7s5dv79rinjx6u6 The Opportunity Embarc Advisors is growing! Come join our top-tier Strategic Finance team and help us build a disruptive corporate finance advisory firm focused on changing how corporate finance advisory services are provided. Role Overview Title: Controller Job Type: Full time Position Location: Remote Do you have expertise in GAAP accounting at a PE-backed or public company, coupled with a profound comprehension of start-up intricacies? Are you able to effectively navigate both to provide bespoke strategies that play a fundamental part in the financial success of small to medium size businesses? Then this is the role for you! Embarc Advisor's is hiring a client-facing Controller, where you will serve as an accounting thought and business partner to our clients, in addition to serving as an internal accounting advisor within Embarc. In this role, you will provide clients with deep expertise and guidance in the enhancement of their accounting functions and reporting systems. You will counsel and, at times, assume full responsibility for all facets of financial reporting, accounting month-end close operations, and accounting policies and procedures for clients across a multitude of industries. If this sounds like you and you are interested in a role that offers ample opportunities for skill expansion, apply today! Detailed responsibilities include: Accounting and Reporting: Serves as an accounting business partner and trusted advisor, partnering closely with client leads to deliver robust financial reporting that enable our clients to meet their business objectives. Performs and/or leads client accounting teams in the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements, during month, quarter, and year-end accounting close cycles. Develops and implements the end-to-end accounting processes, including process design and continuous improvement, financial controls, GAAP, reporting requirements, auditing, and compliance for clients. Ensures all policies and procedures safeguard client assets and optimize operational efficiency. Conducts research on best practices that ensure optimal accounting operations that meet GAAP reporting standards. Analyzes risk and provides feedback and mitigation options to clients/client leads. Prepares and conducts trainings/presentations, responds to questions, and leads and/or supports client accounting transitions as required. Collaborates with tax advisors to facilitate state and federal tax filings. Ensures understanding of federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation. Provides recommendations to clients on how to adhere to these requirements and advises on necessary actions. Client Service: Develops and maintains strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders to ensure solid understanding of client needs and deliverables. Provides guidance and thought partnership to clients and key stakeholders. Presents deliverables, sharing key insights and recommendations. Highly responsive to client requests; works to proactively identify and anticipates client needs before receipt of client requests. Project Management: Supports and/ or leads the cross-functional management of client work from end to end for multiple clients; communicates recommendations and facilitates optimal outcomes with various stakeholders both with the client and internally within Embarc Advisors. May be required to manage client accounting teams to deliver project goals in a timely and resource-efficient manner. Effectively communicates across all stakeholders. Mitigates issues and drives optimal outcomes for all stakeholders, while meeting and/or exceeding client expectations. Quality Assurance: Consistently produces accurate and timely financial packages. Reviews, edits and ensures accuracy of client accounting teams' work. Identifies areas for improvement, foresees and mitigates quality issues prior to client/client lead receipt. Continuously works to identify opportunities for process improvement and automation within the accounting function. Ensures all work products meet Embarc's high standard of quality. Provides updates and presentations to senior client leadership and Embarc leadership to enable decision-making. Leadership : Operates as a trusted advisor and thought partner to Strategic Finance Directors within Embarc and also with key client stakeholders. Motivates, inspires, and actively coaches others to develop skills and solve issues. Fosters a culture of continuous improvement, high productivity, teamwork, and ownership. Oversees the building and effective scaling of Embarc's accounting function - streamlining and optimizing day to day operations and processes throughout Embarc and with clients. Through Embarc growth, may oversee an accounting team. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field, and 8+ years of accounting experience, which includes a mix of auditing and corporate experience. Preferably at a PE backed or public company. A combination of experience and education will be considered. The ideal candidate will have: Experience working in an auditing capacity with a Mid-size+ Accounting Firm. Experience scaling accounting functions for small to medium business. Experience leading a company through a financial audit. Experience implementing accounting systems for a scaling business. Strong knowledge of GAAP, and best practices for internal controls. Proven ability to conduct accounting standards/best practice research and summarize findings. Demonstrated ability to translate a company's operational results and decisions into accurate accounting records. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of QuickBooks & similar ERP systems (e.g. NetSuite, Sage, etc.). Demonstrated experience with equity accounting, preferably in a start-up through Series A-C environment. Proven ability to produce accurate accounting packages for businesses with multiple entities and eliminations. Demonstrated experience building and improving accounting processes and promoting quality. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects/clients while meeting deadlines and demanding quality execution. Superior analytical and decision-making skills with established understanding of business implication of decisions. Ability to seamlessly fluctuate work approach between being detail oriented/ hands-on and operating at the conceptual/strategic level. Exceptional interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Capable of listening and obtaining clarification, changing approach or method to best fit the situation. Able to effectively partner with non-accounting people and interpret business actions into the appropriate accounting process. Proven track record of effectively influencing the actions and opinions of others at all levels of the organization. Able to effectively and respectfully challenge the status quo and drive change. Why join our team? Diverse experience is a hallmark of the Embarc experience: we work across a broad range of project types - strategic CFO advisory, capital raise, and M&A . Our clients are spread across a sundry of industries - technology, media, CPG, business services, consumer goods, industrial, PE/VC, etc. We offer: Dynamic environment of a fast-growing startup, giving you the opportunity to put your mark across all aspects of our organization High-octane experience of an advisory firm that focuses on the most important problems of our clients Opportunity to work with highly-skilled individuals from diverse backgrounds An environment where each team member can grow at their own pace and take on a variety of roles to round out their skillset Exposure to startup environments, at the senior management level, without the inherent risk of "putting all of your chips" on a single startup A turbo-charged learning environment with experience across multiple companies per year 100% remote work This role does NOT PROVIDE : terrible work-life balance; unpredictable disruptive personal life Benefits Competitive compensation (PLUS performance bonus) 401K with profit share Full medical, dental, and vision benefits Unlimited vacation time Paid sick leave Team building/training offsites (2-3 per year) Short and Long term disability insurance Potential to sponsor H1-B Visa
Company:
Embarc Advisors
Posted:
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