Controller

Job Title : Controller

Employment Type : Full-Time, Regular Hire

Expected Hours : 40 hours per week

FLSA Status : Exempt, Salary

Work Location : Fully Remote (within the U.S.)

Expected Base Pay Range : $100,000 - $125,000 per year depending on qualifications

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY :

Kruze Consulting is a boutique CPA firm that provides accounting, bookkeeping, finance, payroll, and tax services to over 750 startups backed by top tier venture capital funds. The Controller will work in a multi-client environment supporting 15 to 20 startup clients in a variety of exciting industries. They will be tasked with planning, directing, coordinating, and executing all aspects of the financial management, accounting, and consulting processes to serve our startup clients. We’re looking for someone with expertise in full-cycle accounting, month-end close, financial analysis, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have great time management skills, be very detail-oriented, and possess strong analytical thinking. Kruze Consulting has a proven track record of developing their employees to their highest potential. If you are looking to expand your accounting expertise with startup clients, this role might be a terrific opportunity to do that in an entrepreneurial, fully remote accounting firm.

KRUZE CONSULTING IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Kruze Consulting believes in diversity of thought as a competitive advantage to bring people together to build a culturally inclusive team. If you are smart, and good at what you do, come as you are. Diverse candidates (however you choose or choose not to identify) are encouraged to apply.

WHAT WE OFFER/WHY KRUZE CONSULTING :

· Fully Remote –We’ve completely embraced and invested in remote work and know the benefits. Save time, save money, and decrease stress. Our experience shows that remote work fosters a healthier work/life balance for our people. We do get together once a year for an annual offsite meeting, but in-person attendance is optional.

· Flexibility/Autonomy –Need to run to an appointment, your child's school, or just want to take a walk outside? No problem. If your clients’ needs are met and your work gets done on time, enjoy!

· Stability – While we serve startups, we aren’t one. We’ve been around for almost a decade enjoying controlled growth over that time. We don’t over-hire, and thankfully, we’ve never had to do a reduction in force. Our service offering is niche, accounting is essential to businesses, and the potential market for our services is diversified/vast.

· High-Quality Colleagues – We’re a diverse bunch, experts in our respective fields, and eager to help each other and clients. We care about each other as whole human beings.

· High-Quality Clients –We work exclusively with venture-funded technology startups and early-stage companies who are creating some of the most exciting and transformative products and services in the world!(We also have a “no jerks” policy; our clients treat our people professionally and respectfully.)

· Purpose/Meaningful Work –This is not your average accounting role. Kruze professionals get to work with innovative startups that are disrupting their respective industries and creating the products and services of tomorrow. Like proud parents, we derive vicarious enjoyment as our clients grow, get additional rounds of funding, and ultimately get acquired by Fortune 500 firms.

· Professional Development –You’ll gain exposure to many types of clients and industries including SaaS, eCommerce, Healthcare, Biotech, Crypto/Blockchain, and Manufacturing. At Kruze, you’ll have the opportunity to learn multiple disciplines and work with a wide variety of high-visibility clients and find your passion.

NEED TO HAVE/POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

· Bachelor's degree with a major in Accounting required

· 8 + years of corporate accounting experience

· Accounting experience in a multi-client environment

· Strong knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, cost accounting and cost control principles

· Advanced knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting best practices, U.S. GAAP, laws, standards, and state/national regulations

· Solid experience with QuickBooks Online (certification a plus)

· Advanced proficiency with spreadsheet software (MS Excel and Google Sheets)

· Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

· Must be willing to work core business hours in their local time zone (approximately 8am to 5pm local time)

· Meticulous attention to detail – able to follow through/execute on a high volume of nuanced tasks

· Ability to work with a strong sense of urgency in a fast-paced setting with a wide variety of tasks

· A love of rapidly changing technology/software solutions that maximize efficiency and deliver firmwide value

NICE TO HAVE/POSITION PREFERENCES:

· Licensed CPA or progress towards/eligible to sit for the CPA exam

· Master’s degree in Accounting

· Experience in a fully remote people-centric culture

· Experience in a high growth/startup/entrepreneurial environment

· Experience in SaaS accounting, startup equity accounting, and/or startup revenue accounting

· Experience with tech-forward accounting platforms such as Expensify, Bill.com, Stripe, and Gusto

· Experience with newer systems/platforms such as Slack, Salesforce, 1Password, Airtable, Box, Kantata, Stripe, and many others (we are always exploring and embracing new systems as part of our DNA!)

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

Financial Reporting and Analysis (65% of the time)

· Prepare and analyze financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements

· Generate accurate and comprehensive financial reports for management and stakeholders

· Review and evaluate the work of other accounting staff working on the same client

· Maintain the integrity of the general ledger by recording, reconciling, and analyzing transactions, as well as having primary responsibility for final sign off on the ledger

· Analyzing financial information and summarizing financial status

· Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as their primary point of contact for financial matters

· Provide due diligence support to clients for audits, fundraising, and M&A activities

· Monitor, analyze, and report on key financial metrics, trends, and variances

· Provide client management with accurate and timely financial information for decision-making

· Conduct financial analysis to support client business initiatives, investment decisions, and cost optimization efforts

· Provide financial insights and recommendations to client management to support strategic planning and decision-making

Other Billable-Related Work (10% of the time)

· Perform ad hoc assignments as requested pertaining to client needs

· Create and implement client-specific procedures that help maintain the accuracy of monthly financials

· Supporting the Kruze Tax Team for State and Local compliance, Sales and Use Tax Reporting, year-end books for tax preparation

Mentor and Coach Junior Accounting Staff (10% of the time)

· Connect and collaborate with people and develop trusting relationships virtually

· Review, evaluate, and provide feedback to junior accounting staff regarding the quality of their work

· Collaborate with Quality Assurance as needed to facilitate the development of junior staff

· Communicate effectively with proper tone, expectation setting, and contingencies management

Compliance (5% of the time)

· Stay informed and current with bookkeeping, tax filing, HR standards, and other related government regulations

· Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements by maintaining compliance documentation for each client

· Assessing internal controls, including risk assessments and reviews of risk areas

Administrative (5% of the time)

· Submitting, approving, and tracking maintenance projects

· Review and invoice clients for time spent