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ABOUT INVENTABLES

Inventables is changing the way people design and produce consumer products. Our goal is to ignite a revolution in digital fabrication. To do this, we make products that bring out the maker in all of us. We simplify the path from idea to finished product. We believe that 3D carving is the most effective and efficient way to bring your ideas to life. We offer everything necessary to make 3D carving easy and inspiring: powerful machines, intuitive software, and unique, beautiful materials.

ABOUT THE POSITION

We’re looking for a detail oriented and experienced Controller to bring the expertise needed to streamline accounting processes at a fast-growing startup focussed on growth.  This hire will build upon the basic processes in our accounting department and help move the company to the next level. You will report directly to the CEO and be a key member of the strategy team.

As Controller you will help manage and grow our finance department and work closely with each department to craft and review budgets and growth plans.  You will manage the month end close, payroll processing, financial statements, general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, tax compliance, reporting and annual budgeting. The right candidate is a self-starter and able to manage operational tasks as well as setup internal controls for the department.

This position is responsible for overseeing a broad range of duties to include:

  • Manage and grow the finance team

  • Oversight of day to day accounting operations and related process improvement

  • Design and preparation of monthly & quarterly reporting package

  • Budgeting & financial planning

  • Property tax & sales tax management

  • Assist outside tax accountant with preparation of annual income tax and related returns

  • Manage annual financial statement process with independent external auditor

  • Daily deposits, payment application and cash management

  • Month end close process, bank reconciliation, trial balance and account schedule reconciliations as well as general ledger entries

  • Establish internal templates and formalize processes related to financial reporting

  • Ability to read and identify errors with income statement, balance sheet and statement of cash flow

  • Strong communication skills; ability to speak to corporate leadership, partners, and customers

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for someone with a strong accounting background. You will need to work in a digital accounting system (we use Quickbooks and will be moving to an ERP solution) and be comfortable with accounting concepts and reporting.

  • 7+ years of progressive experience

  • Experience in a small to midsize company.  Experience in a growth stage startup environment is a plus

  • Experience managing a physical inventory

  • Familiarity with Quickbooks

  • At least 3 years experience in public accounting

  • Managerial experience (oversight of accounting department)

  • Ability to effectively present financial information to senior management, investors & Board members

  • Experience in financial statement preparation & analysis

  • Strong budgeting/forecasting skills

  • General knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

  • CPA

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600 W Van Buren St Ste 215 Chicago, IL 60607, Chicago, IL 60661

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