VP Corporate Controller, Saint Charles

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Seeking a Vice President, Corporate Controller to expertly lead and oversee the success of the corporate accounting department. Reporting directly to the CFO, this position is responsible for creating and implementing strategies that result in accomplishing business goals, meeting financial goals, being a successful leader of a team, and driving the accounting standards and processes of the entire organization. The ideal candidate has proven success leading an accounting department within a private equity corporate environment, building high performing teams with strong leadership skills, advanced business and financial acumen, with a strong work ethic and an attitude to achieve results.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Highly strategic and forward-thinking leader responsible for the success of the entire accounting department including people management, production, budget adherence, standards, and quality

Expert understanding of all tasks, functions, and processes of the division they oversee including AP, GL, Revenue Recognition, Budget Management, and Forecasting

Owns and oversees all financial systems ensuring data integrity, controls, and efficiency while developing scalable functionality of the systems

Strong team leader with the ability to build and inspire high performing teams, drive accountability, manage performance/compensation and build effective org charts that drive efficiency and results throughout the department

Responsible for creating and driving the department vision, strategy, long-term and short-term goals throughout their entire leadership team; is a scorecard holder of business goals that aligns and contributes to the overall company goals and results

Advanced business and financial acumen with strong data and analytics skills; can independently create and execute strategic business plans and critical business decisions

Ability to work within a private equity environment, providing critical business information, articulating business results, facilitating monthly operating review meetings, showcasing trend analysis, etc.

Supports financial statement reviews with enterprise units monthly to ensure variance reporting and analysis of year-to-date and forecast performance against expectations

Oversees the external audit process; prepares and presents the audited financial statements and drives executive discussions around the results

Serves as the revenue recognition expert and participates in the negotiation/contract work with clients and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and correct evaluation and determination

Oversees all scheduled and/or ad hoc reporting requirements including financial statement updates, budget packages, investments activities, trending and risk analyses, and other information as required

Provides expert advice on various accounting issues that may arise around revenue recognition, at risk contracts, internally developed software, etc.

REQUIREMENTS:

Expert understanding of corporate income tax compliance ensuring accurate and timely completion utilizing all favorable tax codes

Creates, implements and oversees all accounting and finance policies, procedures and standards ensuring clear SOPs are established and quality, production, performance, and task initiatives are met

Creates the standard of collaboration and interdependence with other functional teams and operational groups ensuring strong relationships and collaboration to achieve overall business goals

Strong ability to influence desired outcomes by master relationship building

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and ERP accounting systems (NetSuite preferred)

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

10+ years' experience leading an Accounting and/or Finance department within a corporate business group required; private equity experience strongly preferred

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Required

Bachelor's degree in business or related field required; Master's degree preferred

Ability to travel Nationwide