Corporate Controller

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead, mentor, and cultivate the Corporate Accounting Team.

• Conduct individualized meetings, performance coaching, and discussions on professional development.

• Strategize, prioritize, and assign work tasks while offering technical support.

• Set and assess departmental goals, key performance indicators, and expectations.

• Suggest improvements in processes, enhancements in technology, and operational efficiencies.

• Develop and uphold accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.

• Collaborate with the Director of Finance on strategic initiatives and departmental planning.

• Supervise the general ledger and ensure accurate financial transaction recording.

• Guarantee timely balance sheet reconciliations and review monthly account reconciliations.

• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes.

• Oversee cash, receivables, payables, accrued liabilities, and fixed assets.

• Prepare monthly financial statements for leadership and shareholder reporting.

• Assist with financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analyses.

• Ensure adherence to GAAP and BELAY accounting standards.

• Direct annual external audits and coordinate audit documentation.

• Maintain accounting systems, financial data, and system integrations.

• Enhance internal controls and refine accounting processes.

• Monitor daily cash positions and organizational liquidity.

• Collaborate with FP&A on forecasting, planning, and financial analysis.

• Provide accounting guidance to operational leaders.

• Work alongside system administrators on system improvements and accounting workflows.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including previous leadership roles.

• Experience overseeing general ledger accounting, financial reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and month-end closing processes.

• Strong grasp of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

• Proven experience in leading accounting operations and enhancing financial processes.

• Demonstrated leadership in coaching, developing, and managing a high-performing team.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

• High level of integrity with the capacity to handle confidential financial data.

• Ability to juggle multiple priorities while adhering to deadlines.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.

• CPA designation is preferred.

• Experience leading external audits is preferred.

• Familiarity with ERP or cloud-based accounting systems is preferred.

• Experience in a remote or distributed organization is preferred.

• Experience assisting with budgeting and financial planning processes is preferred.

• Capability to maintain a dedicated home office.

• Ability to align work hours with BELAY's core collaboration times.

• Willingness to engage in extended periods of sitting and computer use.

• Frequent participation in virtual meetings is expected.

• Ability to communicate effectively via video conferencing, email, and telephone.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

• Candidates must reside in the Eastern or Central time zones.

• BELAY is currently unable to hire employees residing in California, New York, Illinois, or Oregon.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work opportunities within the U.S.

• Dedicated home office setup.

• Access to virtual collaboration tools.

• Up to 10% travel requirement.

• Occasional flexibility outside of standard business hours.

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

• Commitment to equal employment opportunities and an inclusive work environment.