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About the role

As a Controller at Crew Finance, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing financial operations and reporting for our venture backed or bootstrapped startup clients. You will have the opportunity to utilize your expertise handling different accounting software and systems. These include but are not limited to QuickBooks, Xero, and NetSuite.

One of the unique aspects of the role at Crew Finance is working fractionally, meaning you will work with multiple clients simultaneously. This dynamic environment allows for exposure to a diverse range of industries, best practices, and business models, providing you with valuable experience, insights, and relationships.

Your main objective will be to meet client needs by providing accurate and timely financial information. You will work closely with each client to understand their specific requirements and tailor our services accordingly. This may involve preparing financial statements, cash flow forecasts and providing recommendations for improving financial performance.

What you will own & improve:

• Manage daily activities, including overseeing the recording of revenue and expenses, general ledger account reconciliations, and the month end close process.
• Manage a team of accountants, domestic and international, to meet the full scope of work for the client.
• Foster strong internal controls and compliance, adhering to accounting standards
• Coordinate and execute the production of monthly financial statements as well as ad-hoc financial reports
• Lead the preparation of annual budget and performance analysis of variances and financial trends
• Maintain accrual basis of accounting and GAAP compliance
• Review and approve client compliance schedule 
• Oversee all accounting operations, including billing, AP/AR, GL, inventory and revenue recognition for assigned clients
• Evaluate and implement financial tools and systems
• Manage key relationships with vendors and banks

What you already know:

• Experience with most of the following online or similar platforms:
• QuickBooks Online
• NetSuite
• Bill.com
• Gusto
• Shopify
• Experience working with and for start-up businesses
• Experience with trade spend and promotion management
• Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry experience preferred
• Knowledge of USGAAP standard for revenue recognition, COGS, inventory and costing
• Ability to manage several client engagements simultaneously, with a focus on service
• Time management skills, working with clients 
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Advanced project management and problem solving skills with a roll-up-your-sleeves, get-it-done attitude

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or related field; CPA preferred
• 5+ years of progressive professional accounting experience in a client services organization