Job Description

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The final compensation offer will be determined by factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, geographic location, and other relevant factors.
Our Mission:
We aim to be the leading provider of content management software and expertise, helping clients create, manage, publish, and deliver high-value content.
About Us:
Contiem, Inc. is a global Component Content Management System (CCMS) and expertise partner. We specialize in creating, managing, and delivering high-value content - technical documentation, eLearning, online help, visualizations, training materials, etc. We continuously challenge the status quo and empower organizations by delivering effective content solutions that help clients achieve their business objectives.
Contiem headquarters is located in Annapolis, MD, with additional locations in the US and internationally in Sutton, UK, Chennai, India, and Sydney, Australia. Our elite team of subject matter experts works closely with clients to assess, optimize, and transform their content objectives and operations. Our global team allows us to support clients in 40 countries, including many of the world's largest companies and iconic brands, from various industries such as Publishing, Consumer Products, Healthcare, Technology, and Financial Services.
Position Summary:
Contiem, Inc. is looking for a Corporate Controller as a key part of the Finance & Accounting team. The Corporate Controller directs and controls the company's accounting operations to provide timely, accurate, and meaningful information that aids management, shareholders, and other users in making educated economic decisions. This role involves preparing, reviewing, and overseeing the company's general ledger and financial reporting. The team member will seek to identify and implement streamlined processes and recommend accounting policies based on the latest requirements of accounting standard setters.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Actively manage the activities of the corporate accounting department for the accurate and timely dissemination of financial management reports, including internal and external monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, and tax filings.
• Assist in the preparation of board communication and financial reporting.
• Oversee the following accounting processes:

• Disbursement activities to ensure the accurate and timely processing of accounts payable, employee expense reports, cash control, payroll funding, and corporate payroll tax compliance;
• Accounts receivable activities to ensure the accurate and timely management of all accounts receivable aging components, including billings, cash receipts application, collections, write-offs, and credit processing;
• Payrolling, including the processing of monthly payroll, management of payroll data and files, calculations of bonuses and commissions, and submission of payroll taxes; and
• Bank accounts, reconciliations, and treasury management activities.
• Project accounting time collection, revenue recognition, invoicing, and financial performance.
• Establish and maintain solid vendor relationships in order to obtain preferential pricing and credit treatment when possible
• Serve as the subject matter expert for revenue recognition and technical accounting matters.
• Supervise accurate and timely collection and remittance of sales taxes to the proper state agencies.
• Coordinate the provision of information to the external tax firm for corporate income tax planning and compliance.
• Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for the annual financial statement audit.
• Manage all banking and financing activities, including reviewing vendor agreements, financial contracts, and financing agreements.
• Key partner in the annual budgeting and planning process.
• Perform in-depth financial analysis to assess risk, analyze efficiency, and inform policy decisions.
• Establish and maintain a system of internal controls by developing and implementing the appropriate policies, procedures, and controls necessary for a "best in class" accounting department.
• Oversee the operation of the accounting department; actively manage and coach team members in order to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Establish, maintain, and coordinate a financial statement close, including, but not limited to, timetable, reviews, and reconciliations.
• Responsible for conducting due diligence to support financing decisions.
• Driving the voluntary disclosure process (VDA) with the states for sales taxes.

Additional Duties as needed:

• Establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with colleagues to ensure timely exchange of information.
• Participate in a wide variety of special projects and compile special reports as required.
• Commitment to continual improvement through personal and professional development.
• Foster an environment of strong ethics, morale, leadership, and teamwork.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to executive management as required.
• Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer.

Experience and Skills:

• US citizenship.
• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA certification (active or lapsed) a plus.
• 4+ years in public accounting with an international firm.
• 3+ years of experience in an equivalent position working in the accounting / general ledger function required.
• Experience with performing and overseeing a financial statement close, including consolidations of international entities.
• Experience in producing US GAAP-compliant financial statements and related disclosures required, SEC reporting experience a plus.
• Solid technical accounting skills, particularly related to the software / SaaS industry, including experience with revenue recognition (ASC 606), stock-based compensation (ASC 718), and software costs capitalization (ASC 350-40 and ASC 985-20).
• Experience working in a professional services environment (in a similar industry).
• 5+ years of hands-on management experience in developing associated staff.
• Familiarity with various tax requirements (federal and state income taxes, state sales and use taxes, and introduction to international tax).
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Solid understanding of software / SaaS industry.
• Proficiency in accounting software (NetSuite) is required.
• Experience with Carta equity management software and Avalara sales tax software.
• Practical experience with internal controls design, implementation, documentation, and management.

Soft Skills

• Possession of excellent professional writing and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills while maintaining data integrity with a sharp focus on details.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and changing priorities, and to meet deadlines while at the same time, producing high-quality deliverables.
• Results-oriented with the ability to work independently, require little supervision, and collaborate with individuals across the organization.
• Ability to effectively communicate with and manage external professionals.

Please note, this job description does not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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