Title: Controller (Corporate)
Compensation: 135K to 165K + bonus
Environment: Hybrid- Arlington, Va

Our client, a reputable Software Development organization with operations in Arlington, VA, is seeking an experience and strategic Accounting and Finance Leader to join their growing, dynamic accounting and finance department.  They are looking for someone who is hands-on and who possesses a proven track record of leadership and development, that can own and manage all aspects of accounting. 

The ideal candidate will thrive in an ever-changing environment and possess an entrepreneurial mindset. This position will be responsible for the accounting team members’ performance and professional development. This position reports directly to the VP and will work closely with other members of the senior management team to help achieve the potential of this rapidly growing, public company. 

Responsibilities:

• Managing the day-to-day accounting operations and ensuring compliance with the Company’s accounting policies and procedures.
• Managing the timely closing and consolidation of the monthly, quarterly, and annual books and records. This includes reviewing journal entries, reconciling balances and ensuring accuracy by reviewing financial statements, investigating account variations, and verifying account balances.
• Working closely with the VP and external auditors, leading the effort to assess the Company’s current compliance with SOX 404 and implementing controls and procedures to ensure compliance with SOX.
• Own the launching of new businesses and coordinating with subsidiary stakeholders to ensure compliance with controls.
• Partner with other members in the accounting group to close the books on a timely basis and distribute the work among the team.
• Working with other departments when accounting information or skills are needed to support ongoing efforts of the Company and increase financial reporting accuracy.
• Own the research process for applicable accounting standards to ensure internal and external compliance in recording and reporting transactions.
• Lead, train, develop, and motivate accounting staff to maintain a high level of employee commitment and competence for sustained and self-reliant performance and achievement of the department and Company goals.

Required Experience:

• 6-10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience with a minimum of 3+ years in a direct supervisory position within a private or public company.
• Experience working in a Public Accounting Firm. (Top Accounting firm experience preferred)
• Should be well versed in current GAAP Accounting, especially related to current revenue recognition guidance.
• Experience in researching, developing, and implementing accounting policies and procedures.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills with a high attention to detail.
• Exceptional organizational, prioritization, decision making, and planning skills as the candidate will need the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively to achieve the overall goals of the department and the Company.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, to be able to identify and pro-actively propose system and process improvements.

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