Job Title: Controller

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Controller. The ideal candidate will have 10 years of experience within accounting and a proven track record of managing a department with multiple teams. The ideal candidate will have a CPA and extensive experience in budgeting, banking, general ledger (GL) work, bank reconciliations, and other traditional controller responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead individuals and managers, ensuring effective team performance and development.
• Oversee multiple direct reports, with approximately 4 individuals reporting to this position.
• Manage offshore resources with an international footprint being highly desirable.
• Handle budgeting, banking, GL work, and bank reconciliations.
• Present findings and articulate work to leadership, including the CFO, CEO, and President.
• Mentor and help team members progress in their careers, embodying the 'leaders of leaders' philosophy.
• Participate in implementation projects and initiatives.

Essential Skills

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• 10+ years of experience in a controller role or similar title
• Experience overseeing a team
• Strong budgeting, banking, GL work, and bank reconciliation skills
• Bachelor's degree (any additional higher education is a plus)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with process improvement

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• International experience (APAC, EMEA, Canada, LATAM, UK, and the US)
• Ability to work in detailed tasks as well as focus on higher-level strategic management
• Excellent executive presence and professional communication skills
• Customer service-oriented with strong leadership and communication skills
• Ambitious, coachable and eager to find ways to improve processes
• Sense of urgency and ownership

Work Environment

There are 20 people within the accounting department (AP, AR, & GL). The Controller will directly manage a team of 4 and indirectly oversee a team of 20 in accounting plus 5 in finance. The position requires on-site work in the DTC office with an opportunity to work from home 2 days a week. Wednesdays are mandatory on-site days for the company. The first few months will be fully on-site for training. The ideal working hours are from 8:30am to 5:30pm. The dress code is business casual, with everyone wearing jeans but maintaining a neat and professional appearance (smart casual). The company culture is fun and loving, with a 'go-getter' attitude. The environment is animal-friendly, allowing employees to bring their dogs (and sometimes cats) to work. The workplace fosters a strong work ethic, open-mindedness, eagerness to learn, and a team-oriented spirit with strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize time-sensitive assignments.