WHO WE ARE 

Lifeblue is a digital agency in Plano, TX focused on working with organizations and institutions that impact the world in a positive way. We're an iterative, experimental collective of design thinkers and doers that will challenge everything you think you know about digital design agencies. We are a small, tight-knit group of dreamers and schemers. We are entrepreneurs that embrace working outside of our comfort zone, and love to take on the big “what ifs” of the Web. With clients like Dallas Morning News, Heifer International, Perot Museum of Nature and Science and many others, there is no shortage of places where your experience and contributions will make a difference. We are passionate about learning and making a difference in our clients' businesses through creating sound strategies and amazing user experiences. 

Working here means working with purpose-driven innovators, including a few that might even be smarter than you. You'll be collaborating with experts in a diverse range of backgrounds, including economics, game design, teaching, computer science, writing, fine art, environmental graphic design, mathematics, history, music and public speaking. 

WHO YOU ARE 

You are the numbers guru.  You can most likely add, subtract, multiply, and divide 15 digit numbers in your head, perhaps while standing on your head.  You understand the importance of your role having a larger impact on the success of the business, not just making sure debits = credits.   While we know you can't stand when your reconciliations are off by a mere $.01 and that will need to be sorted out at some point, you know the best use of your time is aligning the financial components of the business to the operational output.  And really the #1 goal being, how to empower the company to make the best use of its second most important element of the business…financial resources. Bonus points if you know the first! ;)   

You can see the forest through the trees when it comes to the world of finance and your insights and opinions give way to opportunities for new pathways to growth and opportunity.  Last but not least you enjoy being part of a good culture with good intentions and love to maximize your work/life integration.     

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING 

The mission of the Controller is to ensure the financial integrity of the business and provide financial insights that enhance business growth.   

The controller is the dollars and cents person within the business. They are the oversight for all dollars going in and going out. Most importantly their insights allow the organization to understand the efficient use of resources and provide forecasts and modeling to successfully grow the business.   Their core goal is to maximize the return on financial assets by establishing the proper policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems within the business. 

IN ADDITION, OTHER SPECIFIC DUTIES MAY INCLUDE MAY INCLUDE: 

• Preparing budgets. 
• Establishing accounting protocols and schedules. 
• Collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial data; recommending plans. 
• Preparing financial reports and presentations to other team members 
• Preparing specialized analysis reports by analyzing information and trends. 
• Recording transactions and reconciling accounts. 
• Monitoring payables and receivables, initiating and collecting payments.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED 

• An ever-burning desire to continually improve in your role, combined with the humility and self-actualization required to understand yourself and areas where you can improve. 
• Empathy for the business and genuine desire to help our clients and team succeed 
• Natural leadership abilities and affinity for building relationships, internally and externally 
• Familiarity with service based business concept(s) 
• Strong problem-solving skills; responsive and flexible to evolving responsibilities and a changing environment 
• Be a great teammate: listen to others and value opinions, welcome newcomers, promote a team atmosphere and engage in all aspects of the business

WHY YOU'LL BE DOING IT 

• The opportunity to save the world from bad design
• Competitive compensation, profit sharing, health/vision/dental benefits, 401(k)
• 3 months paid maternity leave, 1 month paid paternity leave
• Flexible scheduling, meaning no set “work hours”
• Flexible vacationing, meaning no limiting “vacation policy” (and yes, people actually take vacation here)
• A casual-dress, and a results-only work environment
• A healthy professional development budget you can use to go to conferences, take classes, buy books, etc. 
• Work alongside a purpose-driven team of exceptional people that balance truth and passion
• A constantly collaborative environment
• Video games, office music, board games, group events, team sports, and a great sense of camaraderie to help keep everyone sane and foster their creativity & productivity
• The opportunity to shape the company – we need your expertise
• A culture that fosters growth and pushes you to reach further personally and professionally

Lifeblue is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We not only embrace diversity, but celebrate it and are committed to creating an inclusive and safe work environment for all of our employees.

It all starts with a conversation, so reach out and let's chat.