Role: Controller

Level: Mid-Senior level

Position: Full-time

Location: Chicago, IL

Reports to: Chief Operations Officer

About CityBase:

CityBase, a rapidly-growing startup, is highly experienced in and singularly focused on creating technology to make government more personal and responsive. Headquartered in Chicago’s West Loop, we create and operate hundreds of applications for agencies, utilities, cities, and counties in more than 40 markets. CityBase is committed to improving the way citizens interact and engage with the public sector through the use of design and technology. Curious, driven, and forward-thinking, we were recently recognized as one of the top companies in the govtech space by making Govtech.com’s 2017 GovTech100 list.

What we’re looking for:

We’re looking to add a Controller with SaaS experience to take charge of the accounting and financial operations at CityBase. This will include maintenance of financial reports, upkeep of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles. The Controller will keep a close eye on spend across different areas of the business as well as manage the financial flow between processing partners, vendors, financial intermediaries and banks. Most importantly the Controller should be very excited to join a rapidly growing team and take on whatever comes up on a given day to get the job done.

Responsibilities:

• Day-to-day tasks related to A/P, A/R, bank and payroll reconciling and assistance in preparation of financial statements
• Manage tracking of financial/SaaS KPI’s and performance metrics across departments, projects and products
• Reconcile complex general ledger accounts monthly including research and resolution of discrepancies
• Reconcile sub-ledgers to GL as required 
• Own and support monthly budgeting, forecasting process and reporting metrics.
• Work with COO to produce financial reports for senior management and external board/parties
• Participate in month end, quarter end, and year end closings
• Communicate with team members from other functional areas / divisions as well as external sources
• Comply with Internal Controls and best practices, and assist in other accounting projects as requested
• Manage all the aspects of tax reporting
• Provide information for auditors and various other special projects
• Proactively make recommendations and share ideas on how to improve business processes to help financial health of company

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or other business related field, Master’s degree a plus
• 5-7+ years of Big4audit and SaaS accounting experience  
• CPA is preferred 
• Fluency in Quick Books and Excel
• Org savvy – you’ll have to keep track of a lot of different projects without letting anything slip through the cracks
• Experience working with startups or successful technology companies
• Understands and is able to apply technical accounting concepts
• Creative, organized and very detail oriented
• Possess a strong systems background - experience with ERP ledgers systems is preferred (Oracle, SAP, M3)
• Flexible, able to work independently
• Thrives in a fast pace, constantly changing environment
• Analytical thinking skills
• Stellar oral and written communication skills

What we will provide you:

• Competitive, equitable salary
• Stock options
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• A fun environment to collaborate with like-minded professionals excited to build a company and product together
• Balance work and life with a generous vacation policy, office holidays and flexible working options

How to apply:

Please send email with resume to [email protected]