ASSISTANT CONTROLLER

Reporting into the SVP of Finance the ASSISTANT CONTROLLER will be based out of our headquarters in New York, NY.  

This is a highly visible role leading all the Accounting and Financial Reporting functions for the Company.  As a key member of the finance leadership team, you will manage our accounting and administrative team and related functions through rapid growth.  If you have insatiable desire to learn and grow, are highly organized and detail-oriented with a relentless focus on getting things done right and self-motivated, this role is for you.  This role is a great opportunity to sharpen your accounting and finance skill set while rounding out key leadership skills on one's path to an executive role.

KEY JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

Oversee the complete closing process and related accounting/finance functions:

• Review results and ensure all monthly/quarterly/annual financial reports are in compliance with US GAAP and fully reconciled
• Prepare and/or review certain financial support and statements, including but not limited to cash flow statements
• Prepare certain accounting entries, such payroll and stock compensation
• Prepare monthly management reporting and Board of Directors packages 
• Ensure the Company is in compliance with annual tax and monthly sales tax filings

Lead the quarterly and annual US audit process, as applicable

Prepare 10-Qs and 10-Ks and other documents for filing with the SEC, including working with the accounting team to ensure appropriate footnote support are created

Prepare the Company's XBRL filings and ensure Company's tagging is up to date

Research technical accounting issues and provide expert advice/guidance 

Drive process improvement to support financial system & and operational processes; capable of pioneering and leading change 

• Coordinate and help lead the Company's SOX / internal control compliance process
• Push further the implementation and use of the ERP system for the Company's closing process and other financial use, as applicable

Work with the FPA team with budgeting and forecasting tasks

Participate in special projects and ad hoc requests as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Self-starter a must with demonstrated ability to lead a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interface comfortably at all levels both internally and externally 
• Results oriented with superior technical, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to thrive and multitask in a high-growth, fast-paced, ever-changing environment 
• BA/BS in Accounting; MBA or CPA not required but highly preferred
• 8 years + accounting experience, with at least 3 years of SEC reporting experience
• Public accounting experience, not required but preferred 
• Advanced Excel skills required (vlookups, pivot tables, sum if, indirect, etc)