Controller - R E M O T E Position For Magical Company 🔥
This is a fully REMOTE Controller position in a nationwide company that is on an explosive growth trajectory.
Do you love to work with people who are having a massive impact on others lives and determined to do even more..
Consistently grow personally and professionally..
Be appreciated for the work you do..
If you’re thinking "yes", then keep reading we have a unique financial controller position open now and needed ASAP...
WHO WE ARE:
Hi! We are Enchanted Fairies, a photography company based in Plano, TX on a mission to create beautiful portraits for families of their children that will be treasured for a lifetime while giving back to our community.
At Enchanted Fairies Portraits, we believe in working hard and being effective, while also providing our teammates with...
Culture
Growth
Freedom
These aren’t fancy perks that you should only get working a job that you hate, here our mission is to create a culture that makes you EXCITED to come to work. We believe that everyone truly wants to do their best at work, and we aim to foster a culture that makes that possible.
By joining our team, you’re helping us set a new standard in the portrait industry – every single thing you do on our team brings us closer to that goal. Work, we believe, needs to be fun, challenging and something that makes you so excited that you jump out of bed each morning.
Together our team has donated over $1M to children's charities and can't wait to make an even bigger impact with YOU!
ROLE
The Controller is accountable for the accounting operations, including the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the companies’ reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles as well as international financial reporting standards. This person will work closely with the CEO, CFO and VP of Operations, providing both tactical and strategic support to ensure all financial operations are efficient, compliant and accurate. A successful controller will maintain a strong understanding of businesses' overall operations and areas of risk, while weighing those risks against company priorities.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Implementation of appropriate financial controls in order to ensure compliance with accepted accounting processes and legal requirements
Responsible for budgeting, financial data analysis, record-keeping, and financial reporting to senior financial management
Prepare Enchanted Fairies’ annual budgets and oversee financial reports from accounting team(s) in order to confirm precise reviews of Enchanted Fairies’ current and projected financial position, ensuring the integrity of information
Validate all financial controls and procedures within Enchanted Fairies, ensuring the adequate maintenance of proper policies and procedures in the areas of finance, accounting, and tax in order to maintain suitable internal controls that lead to complete, accurate, and timely financial reporting
Manage audits of Enchanted Fairies by working closely with external auditing firms
Evaluate current operational policies and practices within the financial department and strives to drive continuous improvement in all financial matters
Establish and implement accounting procedures and policies in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and applicable local, state and federal laws (including international)
Analyze, recommend, and implement necessary improvements across the finance landscape of Enchanted Fairies in order to ensure the integrity
Generate periodical consolidated financial reporting that is timely, accurate, and usable by Enchanted Fairies in assessing its financial position
Prepare budget to actual reporting and discuss with CEO, CFO and VP of Operations
Maintain accurate cash forecast
Review financial issues that directly impact Enchanted Fairies' financials inclusive of Enchanted Fairies' expenses that have to be reimbursed to Enchanted Fairies and all deductible and non-deductible tax items
Under the direction of the CEO, analyze the financial impact of major business operational issues and decisions affecting Enchanted Fairies and delivering timely reports as requested
Perform and direct treasury functions within Enchanted Fairies specifically including banking relationships and management
Supervise Enchanted Fairies' process in order to select weekly/monthly/quarterly payments in accordance to the financial obligations and liquidity levels of Enchanted Fairies
Review accounting entries on a regular basis in order to ensure that there is accuracy and timeliness, maintaining a strict confidentiality of operational, financial, and business information
Work hand-in-hand with senior management and the executive team to uncover potentially adverse finance issues early enough to react
Support CEO with external Financial requests such as auditors, CPAs, insurance brokers, merchant processors and more
Support the companies’ goals with coordination, planning and follow up of key changes, working alongside stakeholder management
Comply with local, state, and federal government (including International as applicable) reporting requirements and tax filings
Oversee the Finance Department’s day to day activities, ensuring all team members are executing their responsibilities professionally, accurately, and efficiently
Support the C-Suite to solve the company’s needs in any additional ways requested
RESULTS
Maintains knowledge and awareness across the finance department
Financial statements are complete and delivered in a timely manner to the Executive Team
The corporate annual report is successfully coordinated and prepared for the Executive Team
Finance department operates in an accurate, efficient and professional manner
Annual budget and forecasts are produced and managed at all times
Accounts Payable are paid in a timely manner
Accounts Receivable are collected promptly
Company’s accounting filing system is maintained in an orderly fashion
All controls and systems are properly maintained
The Company is compliant with all Financial legal and regulatory requirements, and all record keeping meets the requirements of applicable auditors and government agencies
Executive Team has access to up to date and accurate financial information at all times
Budget to actual reports are prepared and communicated to departments and senior leaders
All projects/activities are managed and up to date in Asana
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration, or equivalent business experience
10+ years of progressively responsible experience for a major company or division of a large corporation
Preference will be given to candidates with the Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designations
Strong communication skills
Proven experience meeting deadlines and goals
Experience working within varying CRMs and/or ERPs
Reasonable knowledge of tax policies / requirements as they apply to Finance and Accounting
Previous management experience
High level of written and oral communication skills
Extreme attention to detail
Comfortable collaborating with other teammates to create new processes and/or streamline existing ones
Previous experience working with a growing company
Experience partnering with third parties used for outsourcing (i.e. Legal, Tax, Accounting)
Experience working with and/or managing multiple entities
BENEFITS
Medical insurance (FREE for Employee)
Dental Insurance (FREE for Employee)
Vision Insurance (FREE for Employee)
Life Insurance
Short & Long-Term Disability
401(k) w/Company Match
Employee Assistance Program (FREE to Employee)
Will Preparation Assistance (FREE to Employee)
Paid Parental Leave
Company Discounts
COMMUNICATION CYCLE
DAILY
Communications on priority items with CEO, CFO & VP of Operations
Communications with Operational Stakeholders on short or priority items via slack
Long-form questions or requests, as well as low-priority items, are consolidated as best possible and communicated via Summary Email, with potential for follow-up via slack
WEEKLY
Attends Weekly 1:1 with CEO
Conducts Weekly 1:1 with each Direct Reports
Weekly reports delivered to CEO, CFO & VP of Operations
Attends all meetings as requested, including but not limited to (subject to change):
Daily, Weekly & Monthly Strategic Team Meetings
Weekly Finance Team Meetings
CHAIN OF COMMUNICATION
Search within all content/materials provided or available to retrieve answer or way of resolving situation
Reach out to peers to gain insight into situations and see if a resolution can be found
If still unresolved, reach out to CEO regarding situation (using methods of communication in line with priority)
Follow up with CEO in a timely manner based on the priority of the request, and continue to do so until a resolution is found