Our client, a managed security service provider, is searching for a Controller to join their team. The Controller will act as a strong financial business partner to the Executive Team. In this role, the Controller will be responsible for the financial operation of the company, to include management of the general ledger and accounting staff, first-level financial reporting and analysis, cash management, and the ongoing development and monitoring of control systems designed to preserve company assets. In this role, you will be a working leader reporting to the EVP, Finance and Accounting. This is a hybrid position in Franklin, TN.

Responsibilities:

• Perform general accounting tasks including accounts receivable, accounts payable, bank reconciliations, allocations, general ledger posting, journal entries, etc.


• Lead month-end close


• Provide balance sheets, income statements and cash flow statements in accordance with GAAP


• Assist with the annual business plan, quarterly forecasts, and cash forecasts


• Assist in formulating the company's future direction and supporting tactical initiatives regarding business unit revenue reporting


• Monitor and assist in the implementation of strategic business plans


• Manage the capital request and budgeting processes


• Develop performance measures and monitoring systems that support the company's strategic direction


• Monitor cash and funding balances


• Evaluate and improve the design, implementation, and execution of scalable and effective systems including NetSuite


• Maintain in-depth relationships with all members of the management team


• Manage accounting, finance, payroll, and billing departments


• Oversee the company's transaction processing systems


• Implement operational best practices


• Oversee the issuance of financial information


• Experience with coordination of external audits


• Work with the EVP, Finance and Accounting to continually develop and refine internal control policies


• Understand and mitigate key elements of the company's risk profile


• Construct and monitor reliable control systems


• Ensure the company complies with all legal and regulatory requirements


• Ensure record keeping meets the requirements of auditors and government agencies


• Maintain relations with external auditors and investigate their findings and recommendations

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance


• CPA required


• Prior equity experience preferred


• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience


• NetSuite experience required


• Special Skills & Knowledge


• GAAP compliance


• Strong problem solving and analytical skills


• Strong risk management skills


• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills


• Effective management and leadership skills


• Ability to collect, organize and interpret data and communicate recommendations


• Skilled in use of PowerPoint & Excel


• ASC 606


• Sales and Use tax compliance


• ERP system implementation


• Payroll processing support and tax reporting


• CAPEX


• Deferred revenue maintenance