Controller

Our Company

The workplace has undergone a complete transformation. Historically, occupancy was consistent; everyone worked in the office five days per week. But in today’s world, occupancy is inconsistent, unpredictable, and dynamic, as work has become more flexible than ever before. To make decisions with confidence, workplace, CRE, and facilities management leaders need a true understanding of how and when their spaces are used.

VergeSense is the company behind the world’s first and only Occupancy Intelligence Platform. Over 220 companies across 50 countries and 140M sqft rely on occupancy intelligence to make confident, fact-based optimization decisions to improve employee experience and decrease costs. VergeSense customers use our Occupancy Intelligence Platform, which is built on a foundation of the industry's most accurate occupancy sensors and other data sources, to right-size their portfolio, validate space planning and designs, optimize cleaning operations, and ensure their teams can always find spaces to work.

Position Summary: The Controller is responsible for all accounting reporting and operational functions including, but not limited to annual audit management, general ledger accounting, standard cost accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, cash management and reconciliation, regulatory and financial reporting, tax compliance, revenue recognition, commissions and equity as well as the development and documentation of internal control policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

•Oversee the day-to-day operations of the accounting department of 5+, ensuring a standard level of internal controls, audit procedures, and techniques are applied.

•Ensure that the organization’s financial records are maintained in compliance with organizational policies and GAAP.

•Prepare for, coordinate, and lead the annual audit process with a big-4 firm including being the liaison between external auditors and key stakeholders.

•Lead a high-quality and timely monthly/quarterly close process.

•Ensure timely billing, cash collections, and preparation of weekly and monthly cash-flow reports and projections.

•Work closely with the Revenue Operations team to manage the quote-to-cash business process, revenue recognition, and commissions under ASC 606 and company policies.

•Ensure proper controls and accounting procedures are documented and effective.

•Monitor and control inventory balances and activity with third-party manufacturers.

•Oversee regulatory reporting of tax and compliance items and ensure that sales tax reports, payroll taxes, income taxes, tax credits, and annual reports and tax returns are timely and accurately filed in all applicable geographies.

•Ensure compliance on an international basis as the company expands outside of the US into foreign locations.

•Review organization payroll, monthly/quarterly account reconciliations, and other filings to ensure compliance.

•Communicate Accounting priorities and processes cross-functionally.

Qualifications:

•10+ years of accounting experience, including 5+ years of experience managing a team of finance and accounting professionals.

•NetSuite (specifically ARM), SFDC, and/or Avalara experience.

•Must have experience with managing the scope, timelines, and technical accounting aspects of a Big 4 Audit.

•Strong SaaS model experience is required, with knowledge and understanding of traditional SaaS metrics.

•Experience with managing inventory and overseeing cost accounting preferred.

•Strongly preferred, Big-4 auditing experience.

•Experience with implementing technical accounting guidelines, such as ASC 606, 842, 730, etc., and comfort with the preparation of technical memos.

•Deep understanding of and experience in financial reporting, establishing internal controls, and audit readiness/execution.

•International business experience, including regulatory compliance and inter-company consolidations. 

•Observant, accurate, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.

•Self-starter that seizes opportunities to produce results without direct supervision.

•Excellent analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.

•Strong emotional intelligence (EQ), empathetic, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization (verbal, written, and listening).

•Experience managing a team of professionals, providing leadership, and fostering an environment of teamwork and professional growth.

•Ability to foster strong cross-functional relationships and build trusting relationships.

•Hands-on professional who excels at both strategy and execution.

•Strong Excel and Google application experience.

Education: BA/BS in Accounting or Finance

Certificates and Licenses: CPA preferred

Supervisory Responsibilities:

•Managing 5-10 direct and indirect reports on the accounting team. 

•Developing a top-tier team that works collaboratively across the company to streamline processes and implement systems to scale the business.

•Strong track record of successfully motivating, developing, and helping people reach their full potential.

Benefits

• A high-impact role in an emerging industry leader

• Competitive compensation and equity

• Employer-sponsored medical

• Dental and vision insurance (dependent on location)

• Open Vacation policy: take time off when you need it

We value people from all walks of life who exhibit kindness, curiosity, discipline, humility, and passion to excel at what they do. If you would like to contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply.