Vice President, Controller

PURPOSE

The VP, Controller is a critical and highly visible role within WWEX Group. This leader will be responsible for the seamless integration and coordination of critical accounting functions. This position requires a strong combination of technical and operational accounting knowledge, keenly focused on production of timely and accurate financial reporting and providing expertise that will help to position WWEX Group for scalability and growth. The Controller will cultivate and maintain a leadership structure and culture that creates an environment conducive to recruiting, developing, motivating, and retaining the highest quality talent in order to support the team and the organization as a whole.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Align and drive efficiencies across the accounting organization and the broader organization to prepare and disseminate accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Drive all aspects of the Company's accounting functions, including monthly close of the general ledger and establishing and maintaining the Company's accounting policies. Corporate accounting, property accounting, financial reporting, technical accounting, accounts payable, and financial systems,
• Oversee the Company's payroll department to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll and payroll tax reporting in compliance with federal, state and local laws
• Work closely with department leadership to ensure a strong culture and enjoyable work environment that encourages collaborative communication, professional mentoring and development, ownership in quality work product, and accountability
• Ensure frequent and clear communication with internal and external stakeholders regarding the financial results of the Company's financial results
• Play a key role in coordinating with senior and executive leadership on large and complex transactions such as acquisitions, dispositions, and joint ventures, on accounting considerations, and providing strong collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that the transaction is reflected accurately in the financial statements and integrated effectively within the accounting organization. Research relevant accounting literature and provide guidance to department leaders on accounting treatment for new initiatives
• Play a leadership role in the department's technology strategy, working with consultants and internal stakeholders to assess current systems and processes, participating in vendor selection and collaboration, gathering and documenting business requirements and needs, advising on and managing implementation timelines and processes, and ensuring ongoing robust communication and coordination of needs and deliverables
• Ensure the financial operations team is organized in an efficient way to allow for future growth and scalability
• Oversee the efficient execution of external audits
• Collaborate closely with the build-out of the Company's internal audit strategy to ensure the Company's internal control processes are followed, ensure internal controls are continuously updated to reflect changes in business processes, and provide recommendations for improvement
• Support and collaborate closely with financial shared services, tax, treasury, and FP&A functions to ensure those teams have the information needed to successfully complete their duties.
• Play a leadership role or serve as a key stakeholder in strategic company initiatives and organizational priorities
• Maintain strong working knowledge of industry standards and best practices in invoicing systems, processes, and reporting practices
• Carries out supervisory and management responsibilities, including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning assigning and directing work; driving performance; rewarding and coaching employees; and addressing complaints and resolving problems
• Coach, train and develop a team while managing the workflow and prioritization of projects and ensuring on-time execution and completion

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Outstanding knowledge and understanding of GAAP and SOX compliance
• Experience with ERP systems implementations
• M&A experience including performing due diligence and post close integration
• Highly analytical skills with strong business acumen and the ability to transition between the strategic and the detailed (with expert Excel skills)
• Hands-on leadership skills with a pragmatic business-focused approach to the delivery of service and projects alike, being decisive and action-oriented, where necessary
• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams: achieving organizational focus on key priorities, providing clear direction, delegating, actively communicating and coaching/mentoring
• Outstanding communication, organization, and presentation skills

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting (CPA required)
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience with 5+ years of experience in accounting leadership roles
• Advanced Microsoft Office, Excel
• Experience with Oracle and Great Plains
• Experience at a large and complex organization across multiple jurisdictions and subledger systems

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work Environment: Job is typically performed in a general office environment or remote.

Physical Requirements

NP Not Present

O Occasional (Up to 25% of time)

F Frequent (26%-74% of time)

C Constant (75% or more of time)