THE ROLE

Genius Fund is a private equity / venture capital fund focusing on vertically integrated business in breakthrough industries. We are looking for a competent Controller to report directly to our CFO. The Controller will focus on the accounting and finance department managing two senior accountants and a team of financial analysts.

Our ideal candidate has strong work ethic and an entrepreneurial spirit. We are growing incredibly quickly, meaning each employee will be given significant responsibility and autonomy. This will mean hard work, but will also mean much room for innovation in developing processes and/or programs that could benefit the company and create room for significant personal and career growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement accounting policies or practices to comply with Federal / State laws and regulations.
• Manage and monitor all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems, ensuring compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain internal control safeguards for the receipt of revenue, payment of expense, and recording of assets and liabilities.
• Prepare internal and external financial statements in accordance with GAAP and coordinate the activities of external auditors.
• Monitor all debt and financial covenants to guarantee conformity.
• In conjunction with the CFO and fund leadership, establish key performance indicators and operational benchmarks for reporting on a weekly, monthly, and annual basis.
• Support the Finance team and fund stakeholders with servant leadership and proactive communication, begetting trust and collegiality.
• Assess the current accounting and financial operations, offering recommendations for improvement and implementing new processes.
• Assist in managing vendor relations, including commercial banking, lessors, casualty/liability insurance brokers, credit card companies, payroll services and collection agencies to facilitate the contracting of services under highly competitive terms.
• Collaborate with the CFO to ensure compliance and timely filing of returns and reports.

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ year of Controller experience
• CPA Required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of GAAP
• Experience working in the finance/private equity
• Strong financial modeling/budget

Job Type: Full-time + Full benefits + Full time chef