We're looking to hire a Controller at Attivo Partners!
Attivo Partners is a full service finance and accounting firm located in San Francisco, California. We provide our emerging growth clients with interim CFO, accounting and finance services across industries and at all stages of early growth – from zero to $50M in revenue. At Attivo, we work with some of the most exciting emerging growth companies backed by leading venture capital firms. Working with Attivo means working with these exciting companies within a team that has extensive experience with venture-backed companies and deep finance and accounting expertise. We are excited by the accounting, finance and business challenges inherent in working across many different companies, which provide our team members with excellent opportunities for learning and growing. At Attivo, we take mentoring and training seriously and our partners devote time and energy to developing and nurturing talent. We are a passionate group of people and live our values in everything we do:
- Clients first, firm second
- Real people providing long term value
- Data drives decisions
- Exceptional people doing exceptional work
- Constructive and supportive teams
- We believe in a culture of knowledge, creativity, collaboration, continuous learning, fun and love
The Controller position functions as a key part of the management team and will be responsible for all of the company’s finance and administrative functions. The Controller will direct and execute the financial affairs of the company including: issuing of financial statements, budgeting, planning, systems integration and reporting to the executive team. You must be a hands-on, roll up your sleeves type of leader and should enjoy fast-paced, start-up environments.
Responsibilities
- Manage all general accounting functions which include performing month-end close process, preparing and booking journal entries, account reconciliations and variance analysis
- Assure accuracy of all general ledger activity, including reconciliations of all necessary general ledger accounts, and review of general ledger activity.
- Prepare timely month-end close including preparation of financial statements with comparisons and analysis of prior periods and budgets.
- Prepare monthly Consolidated Balance Sheet, P&L and Cash Flow statements and financial for Board packages.
- Work cross-functionally to develop and drive financial intelligence that will support business decision making
- Oversee tax-related matters to ensure timely compliance
- Direct activities related to efficient cash collection and vendor payments and overall cash management and cash forecasting.
- Oversee and manage accounts payable, assuring all policy, procedures and internal controls are followed consistently. Assures invoices and checks are processed timely and accurately.
- Oversee day-to-day commercial banking relationships
- Oversee all audits/reviews – financial, tax, bank, etc.
- Review vendor contracts and agreements
- Help the company in its financial planning and budget management processes
- Implement, document and maintain a system of internal controls
- Maintain relationship with external auditors and ensure compliance of GAAP requirements
- Analyze company operations to identify operational and cost efficiencies and implement solutions.
- Supervise accounting/finance staff, including hiring, training and maintaining adequate staffing levels, providing continuous coverage for all accounting/finance functions.
- Assist with special projects as needed
Professional Attributes
- High energy and enthusiasm, with a strong commitment to exceeding client expectations.
- Flexibility and openness to work on a variety of assignments, industries, and roles.
- Ability to learn quickly, make an immediate impact, and provide value-added service to our clients.
- Strong communication & interpersonal skills, displaying the ability to connect and build relationships with clients, firm leadership, & peers.
- Confidence in professional aptitude and ability to effectively convey skills, knowledge, and qualifications to clients.
- Fast learner with high degree of curiosity.
- Team player with a strong desire to be an active, long-term participant in the growth of the Attivo
- Entrepreneurial spirit and passion for startups and early stage growth companies.
Qualifications & Skills
- Minimum of 8 years of accounting experience, with increasing levels of responsibility
- Minimum 2 years experience in small, high growth start up
- Degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA desirable
- Strong accounting and financial reporting skills
- Highly detail oriented with excellent organizational skills
- Strong project management skills including an ability to multi-task, prioritize and respond quickly to a rapidly changing environment
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment
Perks
Generous benefits and bonus program
Job Type: Full-time or Part Time, W-2 or Contract
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.