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Beyond Finance is a next generation financial services company. Our goal is to provide financial peace of mind to our clients by giving them simple and transparent financial products that are customized to their individual circumstances.

We are in constant pursuit of “disruptors” that will help us get to the next level. Our workforce includes celebrated, diverse talents working towards the common objective of developing something transformational for the debt relief industry.

Our team spirit and culture are what set us apart as a company. We love what we do, and we have fun doing it.

About Beyond Finance

Beyond Finance is a next generation financial services company. Our goal is to provide financial peace of mind to our clients by giving them simple and transparent financial products that are customized to their individual circumstances.

We are in constant pursuit of “disruptors” that will help us get to the next level. Our workforce includes celebrated, diverse talents working towards the common objective of developing something transformational for the debt relief industry.

Our team spirit and culture are what set us apart as a company. We love what we do, and we have fun doing it.

SUMMARY:

We are seeking an Controller to provide hands on leadership of the accounting team.  The candidate will have responsibility for the day-to-day accounting operations, supervision of accounting staff and management of the month end close process, the corporate consolidation, monthly reporting, technical accounting research, contract review, policy implementation and documentation, and all relevant support for audits and tax compliance.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Support all aspects of the monthly financial close process including account reconciliations, consolidation, and preparation of monthly reporting package. Ensure all activities have been recorded, accounts reconciled, and reporting completed on a timely basis
  • Direct responsibility for the general ledger, procurement, and accounts payable and accounts receivable
  • Responsible for providing guidance to other team members, lead the company's consolidation process, review journal entries, and ensure the accuracy of the financials using U.S. GAAP.  Establish yourself as a key advisor to business partners on financial matters. Become a sought out, value added resource
  • Assist in creation and maintenance of internal controls and policies
  • Prepare financial statements, schedules, and analyses, along with supporting documentation for the year-end audit and monthly review
  • Manage annual audits and interim test work performed by external auditors. Manage external auditors’ requests, schedules, and timelines in order to complete annual audits in accordance with reporting deadlines.
  • Work with external tax professionals to ensure tax filings are completed in an accurate and timely manner. Manage annual income tax PBC requests
  • Proactively identify issues and areas for improvement within the close process and implement process improvements
  • Establish and maintain financial policies and procedures
  • Implement automation of accounting processes as well as of company-specific processes
  • Assist with any special projects as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

General Knowledge & Skills:

  • 8 -10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including a combination of public (Big 4 firms) and private.
  • 3+ years of management experience.  Track record developing high-performance individuals and teams
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA required.
  • In-depth knowledge of GAAP and technical accounting. Experience with SOX compliance
  • Exceptional communication skills that demonstrate the ability to interact with all levels of the organization with a high customer service orientation
  • Strong leadership with proven ability to collaborate with business partners to drive change
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills
  • Experience with NetSuite and Salesforce, a plus

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Why join us? 

We are looking for great people to join a fast-paced, growing, and innovative business. For eligible fulltime employees, we offer:

  • Considerable employer contributions for health, dental and vision programs  
  • Generous personal time-off 
  • 401(K) match
  • Merit advancement opportunities 
  • Career development & training 

More importantly, our team spirit and culture are what really sets us apart as a company. We’re a world-class company that loves what we do…and we have fun doing it!

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*Beyond Finance is an equal opportunity Employer*

Beyond Finance does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job positions.  No fee will be paid to their parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to Beyond Finance employees or the Beyond Finance Finance and HR teams.  No placement fee will be paid to any third party unless such a request has been made by the Beyond Finance HR team.

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Our offices are located right in the heart of downtown Chicago, overlooking the river and its historic surrounding architecture. Accessible by CTA and Metra, our building hosts a fitness center, private lounge areas, and indoor bicycle parking, all free for employees.

An Insider's view of Beyond Finance

How would you describe the company’s work-life balance?

Everyone at Beyond is hard-working, smart, and gets the job done. Because of that, there's a lot of trust when it comes to taking the time off we need. Leadership offers a generous PTO plan to support wellness and growth outside of work, and everyone encourages each other's non-work hobbies and interests through Slack channels and coffee chats!

Abby

Senior Director of Analytics

What does your typical day look like?

I love working at Beyond Finance as I get to have flexibility in my schedule. I work with some of the most talented people in Chicago, which drives me to produce high quality of work and results. It's great to work with a team that listens to an idea and gives constructive feedback on it.

Shyam

Lead SDET

How does the company support your career growth?

I'm always encouraged to take on new and progressively more challenging projects. In my time at Beyond Finance, I have found that the leadership team is not only genuinely interested in my career goals, but that they actively seek to support them.

Andrea

Software Engineer

How do you empower your team to be more creative?

Everyone has total ownership over their work and ultimately has to decide the best way to accomplish their objectives. I encourage my team to use all the resources they have available to them - internally and externally - to reach the best end state.

Susan

SVP Marketing and Analytics

How does your team reward individual success?

One of the things that I really appreciate about Beyond is that as I've had the chance to succeed in different roles, the team continues to challenge me in different ways. I think that as a result, I've been rewarded with the opportunity to work on increasingly harder problems, while also being given more ownership over the direction of my work.

Andrew

Senior Manager, Strategy & Analytics

What are Beyond Finance Perks + Benefits

Beyond Finance Benefits Overview

Beyond Finance offers competitive compensation, paid medical insurance and a 401k match.

Culture
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Flexible work schedule
Beyond provides employees with a flexible work schedule that includes flexible start and end times.
Remote work program
In an effort to keep our employees safe during the current health crisis, our Chicago team is currently working remotely.
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Highly diverse management team
Health Insurance + Wellness
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision on the first of the month after 30 days of employment.
Life insurance
Wellness programs
Mental health benefits
We are proud to provide a free, confidential employee assistance program (EAP) dedicated to supporting the emotional health and well-being of our employees and their families.
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Child Care & Parental Leave
Childcare benefits
Beyond employees are able to contribute to a Dependent Care FSA to cover eligible dependent care expenses.
Generous parental leave
We provide up to 3 weeks of paid parental leave to employees who give birth to a child, committed partners of someone who gave birth, and parents who adopt, foster or become parents through surrogacy.
Vacation + Time Off
Paid holidays
Flexible time off
Floating holidays
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Free snacks and drinks
Beyond Finance keeps a stocked kitchen full of snacks, tea and coffee.
Company-sponsored happy hours
Onsite office parking
Onsite gym
Professional Development
Job training & conferences
Lunch and learns
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