Vice President, Global Controller

Who You Are

Are you an executive-level accounting pro who is highly organized, has experience building and managing a high-performing team, is skilled at communication and problem solving, and adept at managing multiple priorities? Do you thrive in a dynamic, rapidly growing and fluid environment? 

Justworks is looking for a VP Accounting with a proven track record of building and leading an exceptional accounting organization, being the executive lead to champion and execute accounting-related initiatives, communicate and obtain buy-in across the leadership team, and oversee the SEC-readiness process to ensure Justworks is set up for success in the event of a public offering. The successful candidate will adapt quickly to change and will champion the advancement of processes and controls across the entire accounting organization that will enhance the accounting and overall finance function at Justworks, reporting to the CFO.  

Your Success Profile

What You Will Work On

• Build out a top-tier Accounting team to support Justworks becoming an SEC compliant public company. This includes appropriate leveling/staffing for Controller’s Group, Financial Reporting, Tax, and Financial Systems; 
• Develop strong communication cadence with CFO and VP Finance to ensure all critical accounting matters are raised with the appropriate level of urgency and forethought; 
• Work closely with senior leadership across the organization to monitor ongoing and upcoming business transactions to identify any that require a technical accounting assessment or new corporate accounting procedures;
• Prepare executive accounting summaries to address any new items or identified issues as well as concise action plans to provide to CFO and executive team, and prepare quarterly communication to Audit Committee related to pertinent accounting matters;
• Work closely with Internal Audit function and key Accounting team leaders to develop and implement a formal control framework around month-end close, financial reporting, tax reporting and systems management in compliance with SOX 404 to ensure proper internal controls over financial reporting;
• Responsible for review of consolidated financial statements and related disclosures and analytics for accuracy and compliance with US GAAP and Regulation S-X and S-K;
• Ensure the company’s internal and external reports consistently reflect the Justworks story and messaging while remaining in compliance with SEC regulations and required disclosures.
• Prepare strategic analyses on income statement presentation, non-GAAP disclosures, including free cash flow and net revenues, and other disclosed KPIs;
• Maintain annual and quarterly project plans for organizational planning and key team objectives, including resource allocation and communication plans to be shared with CFO, within Accounting team, and with any cross-functional PMOs.

How You Will Do Your Work

As a VP of Accounting, how results are achieved is paramount for your success and ultimately result in our success as an organization. In this role, your foundational knowledge, skills, abilities and personal attributes are anchored in the following:

• Accuracy and attention to detail. You will be tasked with reviewing and communicating technical accounting matters. You have strong communication and organizational skills allowing you to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Proactiveness. You’re eager to contribute and learn, ask thoughtful questions, and provide solutions before we even know there are issues. You are excited about making ongoing process improvements.
• Problem-solving. You identify challenges, analyze the root causes, seek to understand rationale behind current processes before proposing solutions.
• Collaboration. You have a positive attitude and the desire to provide impeccable support to Justworks team members. You’ll regularly interact with team members within and outside of the accounting team, providing high levels of customer service and motivating them to make changes. You have an ability to communicate directly, concisely and with a balanced tone, on paper and verbally, formally and informally.

In addition, all Justworkers focus on aligning their behaviors to our core values known as COGIS. It stands for:

• Camaraderie - Day to day you can be seen working together toward a higher purpose. You like to have fun. You’re an active listener, treat people respectfully, and have a strong desire to know and help others.
• Openness - Your default is to be open. You're willing to share information, understand other perspectives, and consider new possibilities. You’re curious, ask open questions, and are receptive to thoughts and feedback from others.
• Grit - You demonstrate grit by having the courage to commit and persevere. You’re committed, earnest, and dive in to get the job done well with a positive attitude.
• Integrity - Simply put, do what you say and say what you'll do. You’re honest and forthright, have a strong moral compass, and strive to match your words with your actions while leading by example. 
• Simplicity - Be like Einstein: “Everything should be made as simple as possible, but no simpler.”

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience, with at least 5 years of progressive accounting experience in an SEC-compliant organization or as an auditor for an SEC-filer at a top tier accounting firm;
• BS Degree in Accounting or related field (MBA/MSA a plus); CPA certification is required;
• Experience managing and building out a team, and;
• Experience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

 

The base wage range for this position based in our New York City Office is targeted at $300,000 - $330,000 per year.

 

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