Finance Controller

SUMMARY

The Global Finance Controller is accountable for overseeing the consolidated companies’ accounting operations. This role establishes and maintains the organization’s systems, procedures and policies. They are primarily responsible for maintaining the system of accounting records and generating periodic financial reports. The controller engages in all aspects of financial administration, such as budget and forecast preparation, corporate accounting, and regulatory and financial reporting.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Builds scalable accounting processes to support rapid global growth in our international locations
• Builds automation around accounting and financial reporting process with Workday (ERP) in the center stage
• Manages multiple accounting teams across APAC, USA & other locations, lead cross-functional initiatives and communicate progress effectively with senior management
• Provides guidance to help build and scale the legal entity controllership function out of our Global Finance Center (GFC) in Hyderabad, India and provide general oversight with respect to global standards, policy, strategy and prioritization
• Partners with Legal, Finance, Risk, Compliance, and HR to support expansion efforts to new markets
• Owns the statutory audit process for our international legal entities
• Oversees the finance reporting obligations related to our international regulatory licenses
• Manages the relationships with our local service providers, including execution of in-housing certain local service provider activities
• Owns the financial statements for our international legal entities - monthly close, balance sheet reconciliations, supporting schedules, flux analysis, and reporting deliverables
• Partners with Strategy and Legal teams to support automation, legal entity governance and expansion to new markets
• Performs technical accounting analysis under US and local GAAP
• Maintains up-to-date accounting policies and procedures
• Builds and develops high performing teams around the globe. Maximize returns on financial assets by establishing financial policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems
• Guides financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures
• Establishes recognition as an external and internal expert and thought leader with deep and substantive technical expertise as well as advanced business knowledge and leadership capabilities
• Recommends and implements strategies and develops operational plans/goals with direct impact to the achievement against functional strategies
• Maintains a system of controls over accounting transactions
• Complies with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
• Studies new legislation and future legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements
• Achieves budget objectives by scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions
• May perform other duties as assigned by management

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE 

• Proven experience in the monthly close process and exposure to accounting systems
• Strong analytical skills and comfortability managing through ambiguous situations
• Strong track record of maintaining the compliance and good standing of legal entities across multiple jurisdictions
• Proven experience in managing global teams through day-to-day and large initiatives
• Strong track record of successfully managing cross-functional initiatives
• Strong knowledge in U.S. GAAP and the ability to prepare relevant technical accounting memos and drive alignment with stakeholders to resolution
• Proven experience in Workday Financial Management and implementation
• Proven excellence in project management, communication and organizational skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Previous experience in public accounting is highly valued

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Accounting or Finance and CPA (or equivalent)
• An accountancy qualification with 15+ years of relevant practice and private industry experience, preferred
• Typically requires Bachelor's Degree and 12 years related experience or Master's Degree and 10 years related experience or Doctorate and 8 years related experience

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required personnel so classified. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter: Usual office working conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• No physical exertion required
• Travel within or outside of state
• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with Arete salary and benefit policy.

DECLARATION

The Arete Incident Response Human Resources Department retains the sole right and discretion to make changes to this job description. Any employee making changes unauthorized by the Human Resources Department will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and celebrate our employees’ differences, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or Veteran status. Different makes us better.

Arete Incident Response is an outstanding (and growing) company with a very dedicated, fun team. We offer competitive salaries, fully paid benefits including Medical/Dental, Life/Disability Insurance, 401(k) and the opportunity to work with some of the latest and greatest in the fast-growing cyber security industry.
 
 
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Equal Employment Opportunity
We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer- and celebrate our employees’ differences, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or Veteran status. Different makes us better.