Controller

We are seeking to hire a full-time Corporate Controller who will be responsible for overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, audit readiness, and compliance for Afresh. This role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, partnering with key stakeholders, and a hands-on approach on day to day operations to ensure the company's financial health and provide financial insight to support strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive Accounting experience, preferably in a SaaS company or similar
• Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Accounting, CPA or MBA is a plus
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and its application in a corporate environment, financial reporting, audit, and compliance
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills
• Proficiency in accounting softwares and intermediate Excel skills
• Must be self-driven, highly motivated and able to perform job duties with little supervision
• Must be a hands-on professional who can multitask in a fast-paced environment while paying close attention to details

Skills and Experience

Accounting Operations:

• Develop, implement, and execute accounting policies and procedures that will improve operations, and reduce risk to the business
• Be the subject matter expert of technical accounting knowledge within the organization
• Own and execute all activities regarding revenue recognition (ASC 606), vendor management, and expense management
• Partner with HR to execute timely and accurate payrolls
• Evaluate if current technology is adequate to build scalable/sustainable processes, is efficient, streamlines accounting operations and improves employee experience

Month-end Close:

• Ensure monthly financials are compliant to US GAAP and audit ready
• Drive scalable, reliable, and accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes ensuring deadlines are met according to close schedules
• Lead the preparation and analysis of financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, and monthly financial reporting packages

Budgets:

• Ensure that new contracts, and transactions are in-line with functional budgets
• Review business cases for new budget requests
• Ensure accuracy and timely delivery of internal and external financial reports, providing insights to guide decision-making based on a comprehensive interpretation of financial data

Tax & Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations, partner with third party providers on the preparation and filing of various tax returns (federal, state, payroll, sales)
• Own and manage the company’s insurance programs and renewals

Treasury and Cash Management:

• Oversee treasury functions, managing cash flow, monitoring cash balances, forecasting cash needs, and optimizing cash utilization
• Partnering with legal and function leaders to provide guidance on material contracts that could affect cash flow

Audit:

• Develop solid, trust-based relationships with key audit partners
• Establish and prepare along with external consultant all technical memos, accounting policies, and internal controls necessary to execute a successful first audit

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