Director of Finance

Start.io is a mobile marketing and audience platform. Our direct integration with over 500,000 monthly active apps provides access to unprecedented levels of global first-party data, which can be leveraged to understand and predict behaviors, identify new opportunities, and fuel growth.

We are looking for an experienced highly motivated Controller to join our Finance team, working closely with our FP&A, reporting to CFO. The Controller is responsible for international accounting & reporting by US GAAP, payroll, equity management, monthly/quarterly/annual closing activities, global tax, and supporting a growing organization.

Responsibilities

• Support and review month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process.
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
• Manage the Senior Bookkeeper and Payroll Accountant
• Manage the external audit process
• Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
• Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting
• The ideal applicant will possess a strong knowledge of finance/accounting fundamentals and a positive attitude, with a strong initiative to learn, and the ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
• Other duties as necessary

Requirements:

• CPA with Big 4 experience – Must.
• 5+ years of experience working as a controller / senior auditor in a high-tech/startup global company – preferably from a Software products company.
• Versatile experience across various financial domains (reporting, operational, technical accounting, tax, and internal controls, etc.).
• Excellent written and verbal English
• Thorough knowledge of US GAAP accounting principles and procedures - Mandatory
• Motivated team player and hands-on employee
• Experienced using Priority ERP, NetSuite, and Salesforce.
• Fast learner, and independent worker. Highly accountable person
• Open and able to prioritize and complete varied tasks within tight deadlines.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.