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Corporate Controller

ThinkCerca
Chicago, IL, US
Full-time
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OVERVIEW ABOUT THINKCERCA ThinkCERCA is an education technology platform company designed to deliver comprehensive, standards-aligned curriculum for teachers and students.

The company serves school districts nationwide. We're on a mission to make these results a reality for all students across the country and we are a leader in AI for education and literacy growth.

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about education and is interested in joining a fast-paced startup as a finance leader to drive our company to the next level.

A CPA is required. Experience in a SaaS company is required. RESPONSIBILITIES Set the strategic direction for the implementation, improvement, and maintenance of the accounting systems and processes to scale with business growth Guide financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures Protect assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls Manage accounting functions, including daily accounting operations, payroll, tax, financial close and reporting, invoicing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, expense management, revenue recognition, and general ledger Produce monthly financial statements, management reports, and budget performance reports Prepare internal and external financial reporting for management team reviews, board meetings, and investor presentations Lead local, state, and federal government tax and business filings and requirements Lead and serve as the key relationship manager for external financial reviews or auditors Provide support on special requests and ad-hoc projects as necessary Build relationships with leaders and operators across departments to QC data and develop improvements to the system Required Knowledge & Expertise At least 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting roles in both public accounting and early stagestartup environments 2+ years experience as lead controller for SaaS business with $5 million+ in revenues Strong understanding of SaaS accounting and metrics Recent experience working at a company with rapid and large-scale growth Deep familiarity with US GAAP requirements for tech / software companies (e.

g. rev rec) Certified Public Accountant Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; strong experience with Excel Skills Ability to handle multiple and sometimes competing priorities;

comfortable with multiple daily responsibilities; and managing change where required Ability to think deeply and qualitatively about business problems, breaking down issues and presenting solutions Data-driven and analytical.

Innate problem solver. Proactive in finding problems AND arriving at a variety of creative solutions. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group, of executives, managers, and subject matter experts.

Work independently with users to define concepts and under the direction of internal stakeholders Ability to collaborate and work effectively with remote team Impeccable integrity and ethical standards Powered by JazzHR

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