Controller

VP of Finance, ControllerReports to: CFODepartment: FinanceEmployment Type: Full-time

Job Description:Our client at a Saas Company is looking for a Controller, who would be accountable for significant finance and accounting operations including production of periodic financial reports for key stakeholders, maintaining a comprehensive set of controls designed to mitigate risk, enhance accuracy of reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with US generally accepted accounting principles and high-quality financial reporting standards. The Controller is also responsible for fundamental accounting operating procedures including procure to pay and order to cash, among others.

The company is largely owned by private equity firm, a partnership that has helped The company drive profitable growth and achieve scale. The Controller will be instrumental in reporting results and responding to questions from both the PE backed company and their private lenders.

This is senior-level position located in our headquarters office (Rockville, MD).

The Controller, along with the Finance team, is currently in our Rockville office two days a week (Tue, Wed). This may increase to three days a week in the future.

Essential Functions:Prepare monthly, quarterly and year-end financial reporting and statements in accordance with management and lender requirements (US GAAP)Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reportingMaintain system of accounts and keep books and records on all company transactionsResearch technical accounting issues for complianceDevelop and implement accounting policies, coordinate systems and proceduresManage treasury operations and cash controlsMonitor debt levels and compliance with debt covenantsManage insurance coverages, risk assessments and mitigationEnsure accuracy of accounting and control of business processCompare performance against plans and forecasts; report and interpret results to all levels of managementComply with local, state, and federal government tax and other reporting requirementsProvide other managers and departments with information required by them to carry out their assigned responsibilitiesManage independent accountants and auditors including extent and scope of audit work. Coordinate provision of information to auditors for audit and other work as neededPrepare operating data and special reports, as requiredProvides advice on all matters to Chief Financial Officer

Required Skills/Experience:Bachelor’s degree in AccountingEight (8) years of accounting and finance experience; including six (6) years managing accountants and accounting processesFour (4) years of “Big 4”, or very similar, audit experienceThree (3) recent years of medium ($75M+) software, SaaS and managed servicesThree (3) recent years’ experience in a Controller position or higherNetSuite ERP experience as ControllerActive Certified Public Accountant license (CPA)Pass required background checkAbility to manage teams to strict deadlinesManage uncertainty / change (transition, transformation and growth)Honesty and integrity

Preferred Skills/Experience:Relevant experience at private equity portfolio companyRelevant experience at a US multinational (future growth planned)Controller, or other significant accounting experience at US public companyImplementation experience with NetSuite ERPContinual focus on finance (and other) operational improvements to save cost and timeRelevant experience in automotive software and services

Competencies:Financial ManagementBusiness AcumenCommunicationEthical ConductProblem Solving/AnalysisStrategic Thinking

BGS Consulting is a professional services firm, located in Tysons Corner, VA, delivering finance and accounting resources with deep operational experience to fill the direct hire and project-based needs of our clients.