Controller

Full job description
Semperis focuses on creating an employee experience that is aligned with our vision—being a Force for Good— starting with being a good workplace. Semperis is recognized as one of America’s Fastest-Growing Cybersecurity Companies on the Inc. 5000 List, a DUNS 100 top Start Up to work for and Inc. Best Workplace for multiple years. With teams around the world, you’ll be working alongside top global talent in Cybersecurity and Identity Access Management.

If you are a purpose-driven person who always sees the glass as half full, seizes opportunities, and has an urge to learn and develop your skills—we’d love to meet you.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for an experienced Controller to join our Finance team.

Hybrid Dallas, TX or Hoboken, NJ

What you will be doing:

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Controller will be responsible for oversight of general accounting and bookkeeping activities on a global basis. The candidate should have a strong work ethic, work independently, multitask, and have a take-charge attitude. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in managing the daily GL Accounting operations, solid ASC 606 SaaS Tech experience, and competency to own full cycle month-end close process with proven experience in close optimization.

Key Responsibilities

Own and direct the day-to-day operations of the accounting department, ensuring that all financial transactions are accurately recorded and reported in a timely manner.

Lead month-end close processes and prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.

Manage accounting systems and processes and lead efforts to continually improve and promote efficiency.

Lead and coordinate financial statement audit and tax engagements, interacting directly with external auditors, to successful and timely completion.

Establish and ensure compliance with internal controls and procedures.

Work with foreign subsidiary's accounting team to create financials and maintain compliance with local statutes.

Partner with FP&A throughout the budget process and for monthly vs. actual analysis.

Mentor, coach, and develop a team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth

Various projects on an ad-hoc basis.

Oversight of receivables, payables, cash management and payroll processing.

What you will bring to the table:

5+ years of experience with a growing SAAS company

Strong knowledge of GAAP, including but not limited to ASC 606, ASC 842 and other recent accounting pronouncements

BA in Accounting

CPA required

Public accounting experience (Big 4 or another national firm is preferred)

Tax experience a plus

Experience with foreign subsidiaries and consolidating financial statements

Willingness to learn and stretch with the role and to do work that is "beneath your level".

Excellent written and oral communications skills.

Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and within a team environment, including the ability to collaborate across departments.

Software Stack Experience:

NetSuite, Salesforce, Xactly Incent, Avalara, Expensify, Coupa preferred.

Proficient with MS Office, with strong experience Excel