Description

Position at Liquid Web

The Business Unit Controller is a key member of the Accounting & Finance team responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the company. Responsibilities include; maintaining accurate monthly financial statements in accordance with US GAAP, performing analysis to support the business, providing reports and information for external audit requirements, and assisting with special projects. This role optimizes performance and supports effective business decisions.

This is a permanent, remote, full-time position with a salary range of $140K – $160K.

Responsibilities: 

• Ensure financial transactions are appropriately accounted for in accordance with US GAAP
• Preparation of financial statements and reporting
• Perform variance analysis on BU financial results to determine trends, estimates, and significant changes impacting completeness and accuracy of the financial statements 
• Work closely with FP&A and BU leadership to analyze and monitor results
• Supervise accounting team responsible for revenue and cost of sales accounting process including deferred revenue during monthly close process.
• Review reconciliations to ensure balances are appropriately supported and explained
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to resolve any reconciliation issues in a timely manner
• Support various business groups with ad-hoc analysis and information, including debt compliance reporting
• Maintain and update key policies and procedures
• Assist with annual external audit process, responding to audit needs with urgency
• Manage and coach team members to increase engagement and strengthen professional development
• Develop talent within the accounting organization to promote individual development and career growth
• Supervise accounts payable team, ensuring payments are processed in accordance with policy
• Actively manage cash flows to include a full understanding of the result versus budget, all balance sheet items and cash flow movements
• Define and implement internal controls regarding financial processes and create and sustain a culture of continuous improvement to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of accounting operations
• Ensure compliance with corporate and local standards, tax regulations and guidelines.
• Provide guidance and facilitate best practice sharing across the BU and between other CloudOne Digital companies
• Perform other responsibilities as directed by management
• All regular reporting and ad hoc requests from CAO and/or CFO to be delivered on time and in full 
• Clear and regular communications to the Finance team and Business Unit leaders
•  All regulatory matter compliance

Skills, Competencies, and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, or accounting
• 10+ years of demonstrated results in finance, operational controlling and/or accounting
• Experience as assistant controller or other similar position
• Excellent knowledge of accounting and financial processes (financial close process, reporting, budgeting, etc.)
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Solid knowledge of US GAAP and regulations
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems
• Superior analytical and modeling skills including advanced proficiency in Excel and the ability to quickly manipulate and analyze large data sets and build reports
• Strong financial manager, structured and results oriented leader with strong analytical and operational controlling skills
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• High level of independence, integrity, and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA
• Strong experience with NetSuite and/or SAP

We Offer:

• Excellent Employer paid Benefits options – Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription
• Traditional and Roth 401k with company matching
• Fun employer-sponsored events
• A collaborative team culture
• Consistent/set work hours
• Challenging non-redundant daily duties
• A voice in how things get done
• Access to ongoing training

Disclaimer:

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all job responsibilities, tasks, or duties. Additional duties and tasks may be assigned as part of the job function. Liquid Web Inc. reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in a way that best supports the organizational needs. The job description in no way creates or implies an employment contract. The employment contract remains “at will”.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Liquid Web is committed to offering equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.