Lead accounting and financial operations including full-cycle accounting, month- and year-end close, GAAP financial statements, cash management, tax and sales tax compliance, internal controls, budgeting/forecasting, and investor/fundraising reporting. Partner with executive team to drive performance and support audits and diligence.
Our team is seeking an experienced Controller to lead Buzz Solution’s accounting and financial operations. This role will oversee all aspects of financial management, including accounting, financial reporting, budget and forecasts preparation, financial risk management, as well as the development and oversight of internal control policies and procedures. You will work closely with the executive leadership team to drive performance through financial reporting.
Responsibilities- Oversee all day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, and fixed assets
- Manage the month-end and year-end close processes
- Establish and document policies, procedures, and best practices for the finance function
- Own the full-cycle accounts payable process: vendor onboarding and W-9/1099 setup, purchase-order and invoice matching, GL coding, approval routing, payment runs, and vendor reconciliations and inquiries.
- Reconcile the AR and AP subledgers to the general ledger each period and maintain the related accrual and allowance estimates, including the allowance for credit losses.
- Build and maintain robust internal controls to support future audit cycles and diligence processes
- Prepare timely, accurate GAAP financial statements and the monthly management reporting package, with variance analysis against budget and prior period.
- Manage tax filings, sales tax compliance, and multi-state nexus considerations
- Proactively identify compliance risks and implement corrective measures
- Own cash management, bank reconciliations, and short-term cash forecasting.
- Forecast working-capital needs and time funding and disbursements against the cash position.
- Provide recommendations to improve financial performance and resource allocation.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA license, preferred
- 8+ years of progressive public accounting (audit) background, ideally with technology or SaaS clients.
- Proven experience owning the full accounting cycle and close process
- Knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal tools
- Familiarity with SaaS business models and relevant metrics (ARR, ACV,CAC, burn rate)
- Experience supporting fundraising processes and investor reporting
Anticipated Pay Range: $120,000 - $140,000
Benefits: Health, Dental &Vision insurance, 401k Contributions, Unlimited Paid Time Off, STD/LTD,
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