Please direct your responses to: talent@emn8.com
CONTROLLER
Primary Location: Los Angeles, CA 90067
EMN8 seeks a highly qualified corporate Controller for its mature start-up, venture-backed, rapidly growing business operations. We seek a CPA-qualified professional with technology/e-commerce industry, start-up, venture-backed funding, and Silicon Valley-esk experience.
The successful individual will be keenly interested in driving change within a fast paced, rapidly growing environment. Our planned growth will be both organic and through acquisitions. The Controller will direct and manage the overall accounting operations of the Company; provide accounting, people and overall operational leadership. Further, the successful candidate will have a proven track record of executing systems and process improvement initiatives with significant impacts. The Controller will report to the Chief Financial Officer.
This is a career opportunity for a highly capable, hands-on professional with 8-12 years of directly related work experience; with at least 2 years in a corporate Controller position within a dynamic, high-growth organization – preferably in a venture-backed technology/e-commerce environment.
Location / Travel: You will primarily be located at EMN8's Century City (Los Angeles) office with effective onsite and virtual interaction with the teams in the San Diego, CA; Alpharetta, GA; and, other regional business operations center. You will be required to travel domestically and internationally based on business needs and demands.
Responsibilities
* As the Company grows, you will partner with the CFO in building and developing a high-performance Accounting team responsive to the needs of the organization and key stakeholders
* Assume responsibility and accountability for an Accounting team of four people, with responsibilities in AR, AP, Payroll, GL, taxes (i.e. payroll, sales, etc.)
* Direct leadership, direction, guidance and accountability for all project/job cost accounting – including, but not limited to AR, AP, Payroll, month-end-close and taxes payable
* Manage monthly close process and creation of monthly financial statements; with monthly, quarterly, annual and ad-hoc reporting to the CFO
* Manage all aspects of the audit process, with timely reporting to the CFO
* Evaluate existing financial systems and processes, making recommendations as to required improvements, and driving the implementation of approved changes
* Lead efforts to identify and implement stage-appropriate and scalable systems, controls, policies, processes and best practices
* Collaborate with key business partners as required, providing accurate and timely data – i.e. HR, external auditors, outside legal counsel and executive leadership
* Assess and establish finance and accounting infrastructure to support expansion of US domestic and international business operations
* Prepare factual, accurate and timely presentations for the company's executive leadership, Board of Directors, and other strategic audiences
* Other duties as required or directed
Minimum Qualifications
* BA/BS in Accounting or Finance, or closely related field
* Current CPA qualifications required
* Solid GAAP knowledge and experience
* 8-12 years of directly related work experience; with at least the last 2 years in a corporate Controller position
* Demonstrated expert Excel and financial modeling skills
* Experience working directly with Company leadership and strategic partners in raising venture-capital funding
* Experience working in a venture-backed, start-up environment
* Leadership – demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a team
* Demonstrated critical-thinking and analytical skills
* Excellent organizational and communication skills
* Proven financial system and accounting team management skills
* High-energy level; self-motivated; positive "can-do attitude"
Preferred Qualifications
* 2+ years' experience in public accounting (big four firms)
* Silicon Valley start-up experience
What EMN8 Offers
* A great place to work
* Competitive compensation package
* Career development opportunities
* A growing, dedicated team of high-performing people, passionate about technology and delivering outstanding service and support to our customers, colleagues and company
* Opportunity to partner with, learn and grow from dedicated executive leadership team; and be a key player in building a major market opportunity
About EMN8
EMN8, Inc. is an innovative, world-class global provider of self-service user experiences and business solutions. EMN8 designs and develops transactional engagement platforms that develop personal relationships between companies and their customers. Its transactional engagement platforms enable clients to create personalized interactions based on consumer preferences, language, and currency. The company offers various solutions that connect across multiple touch points integrating mobile, online, kiosk, digital signage, and call centers. EMN8 offers customized technology that drives transactions and maximizes the power of one-to-one marketing, which enables companies to personally engage customers, and foster brand loyalty that results in a healthier bottom line. EMN8, Inc. primarily serves restaurants including Burger King, Jack in the Box, California Pizza Kitchen Taco Bell, Domino's Pizza, KFC, and many more.
EMN8 currently has over 110 employees located in the company's San Diego, CA; Los Angeles, CA; and Alpharetta, GA business operations centers. EMN8 was recently selected for Forbes Magazine's list of America's 100 Most Promising Companies. Forbes teamed with CB Insights, a Manhattan-based research firm that specializes in assessing private companies. EMN8 is also a past recipient of the Red Herring 100 and Red Herring 100 Global and in the fall of 2012 was chosen to be one of 10 companies to participate in The Huffington Post/StartUpHire Entrepreneurship Expos at the Democratic and Republican National Conventions as part of a "Let's Fill 10,000 Jobs" campaign they lead in partnership with NBC, Microsoft and other major companies.
EMN8 is looking for great contributors who are passionate about a large market opportunity at the nexus of transactions, self-service and customer engagement; and are skilled, disciplined thinkers and doers, analytical, and all about winning. We offer competitive compensation, Fortune 500 level benefits and pre-IPO options as well as the opportunity to learn and grow from a dedicated executive leadership team.
How to Apply
* Email your cover letter, resume, and compensation expectations to talent@emn8.com
* Please write "Controller" in the subject line of your email
EMN8 is proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer
Local candidates preferred. Relocation considered for top talent.
No visa sponsorship.
Principals only. No agencies or calls please.
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