We help marketers unlock new revenue by arming them with the technology and expertise they need to succeed in mobile marketing. The Vibes Mobile Engagement Platform enables marketers to easily manage all mobile communication channels including text messaging, push notifications, Apple Wallet, Google Pay and mobile web campaigns — all through a single interface. Vibes has delivered more than ten billion mobile experiences on behalf of customers that include Chipotle, Discover, Home Depot, PetSmart, Foot Locker and Allstate, and is recognized as one of only four Tier 1 aggregators by the Common Short Code Administration (CSCA). To learn more about Vibes, visit www.vibes.com.
We are looking for an experienced Controller to manage all aspects of financial management, including corporate accounting, tax, regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecast preparation, audit, as well as ownership of internal control policies and procedures.
This is a full-time position located in downtown Chicago at 300 West Adams and reports to the Chief Financial Officer.
Responsibilities
- Manage all accounting operations including bookkeeping, billing & collections, cost accounting, revenue recognition
- Coordinate and direct the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts and manage budget tracking and variance reporting
- Handle all aspects of payroll operations
- Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements
- Coordinate the preparation of any regulatory, investor and taxing authority reporting
- Research technical accounting issues for compliance
- Manage month-end and year-end close process
- Manage annual financial audit and financial statement preparation
- Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
- Manage and comply with local, state, federal and international government reporting requirements and tax filings
- Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
Requirements
- 10+ years of accounting and finance experience
- Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
- Experience creating financial statements
- Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
- Excellent accounting software user (preferably with NetSuite) and administration skills
- Strong Excel skills
- Degree in Accounting
- CPA preferred
Our Core Values:
- Respect, Honesty, and Integrity for All Stakeholders
- Always be Learning
- Relentless Focus on the Customer
- Never be Satisfied
- Create Value
- Seek Accountability and Ownership
Vibes is an equal opportunity employer that encourages and fosters diversity in the workplace. We offer a career building experience in a fast paced organization and industry.