ABOUT PLACER.AI:

Placer.ai is a fast-growing big data startup led by seasoned executives and repeat entrepreneurs who are building the world’s first "Google Analytics for the physical world." Placer.ai’s platform provides instant visibility into any property in the U.S., presenting accurate details about visitation patterns and demographic breakdowns of visitors. Placer.ai’s customers can see where visitors have been before, where they go afterwards, where they typically go for sports, entertainment, groceries, etc., and what their interests are. Placer.ai’s A.I.-based SaaS platform replaces archaic solutions such as manual surveys, installed cameras and other people-counting systems, creating a blue ocean market of more than $100B. 

Placer.ai has grown 3x year-over-year for the past 3 years, counting more than 2,400 paying customers across a range of industries, including 2 of the world’s top-10 retailers, 2 of the top-10 CPG firms worldwide, a world’s top hospitality firm, 2 of the world’s top-10 commercial real estate (CRE) firms and 2 of the world’s top multinational asset managers and hedge funds. Placer.ai has just raised $100M for Unicorn ($1B+) valuation in Series C funding.

SUMMARY:

We are looking for an experienced, motivated Controller reporting to the CFO, who will work closely with senior management and the finance team in the successful running, management, and operation of the company’s accounting department. This role will lead key activities to prepare for Placer’s IPO in 3 years time.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare Company for all aspects of financial reporting and compliance leading to IPO (targeting 2025 or 2026)
• Provide comprehensive financial updates to senior managers by evaluating, analyzing, and reporting appropriate data points
• Guide financial decisions by applying company policies and procedures to current economic landscape
• Develop, implement, and maintain financial controls and guidelines
• Achieve budgeting goals with proper scheduling, analysis, and corrective actions
• Maximize payroll efficiency through innovative process development
• Help develop and support short- and long-term operational strategies

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Take full ownership of all accounting functions, including planning, directing and coordinating day-to-day accounting processes, month end close, and reporting. Responsibilities may be broader depending on the capabilities of the individual.
• Maintain internal safeguards for revenue receipts, costs, and team and organizational budgets and actual expenditures
• Establish (in coordination with CFO) financial and operating benchmarks, budgets, program monitoring, and reporting standards on biweekly, monthly, and annual basis (including the oversight of international subsidiaries and leading the consolidation process)
• Implement consistent accounting policies, practices, and procedures across all programs, adhering to national and local legal standards while remaining knowledgeable of proposed legislation consistent with the standards of a public company
• Develop and enforce internal controls to maximize protection of company assets, policies, procedures, and workflows
• Oversee and support accounting team with dynamic leadership that creates an environment of trust and productivity
• Responsible for the training, continued development, and retaining of skilled and future accounting staff
• Drive process improvement, integration, and automation efforts to streamline accounting operations across current and future company systems

REQUIREMENTS:

• Big 4 Accounting Firm or other top tier accounting firm highly preferred
• Five or more years of experience as a senior-level accounting or finance manager, preferably with SaaS companies
• Professional certification, such as CPA (certified public accountant) or CA (chartered accountant)
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in business, accounting, or related field
• Public company or IPO experience preferred
• Experience with NetSuite preferred

KEY SKILLS:

• Team-builder and a leader
• Critical-thinker, high attention to detail, depth of analysis and ability to communicate accounting results across company departments
• Strong project management and time management skills are required.
• Proven ability to work autonomously and fully-remote
• Excellent written and oral communications skills, including the ability to work collaboratively and build strong relationships across the organization are a must

WHY JOIN PLACER.AI?

• Join a rocketship! We are pioneers of a new market that we are creating
• Take a central and critical role at Placer.ai
• Work with, and learn from, top-notch talent
• Competitive salary
• Excellent benefits
• Fully remote

NOTEWORTHY LINKS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT PLACER

• Placer.ai in a nutshell
• Placer.ai’s recent $100M round C funding (unicorn valuation!)
• Placer.ai’s data
• Placer.ai in the news
• COVID-19 Economic Recovery Dashboard

Placer.ai is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a team culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

Placer.ai’s applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to an applicant’s disability or need for accommodation. Any Placer.ai applicant who requires reasonable accommodations during the application process should contact Placer.ai’s Human Resources Department to make the need for an accommodation known.

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