Financial Controller

Who is Vivi 

Vivi is the only wireless screen mirroring and digital signage tool designed for education. We help IT help teachers help students with classroom technology that enhances collaboration, control, and creativity.  

Vivi exists because we all had that one teacher who changed our life, who went above and beyond to serve as a role model and sage. They guided discussion, connected with their students on a personal level, were just as engaging and entertaining as they were educational, and they created a dynamic learning environment by constantly involving students.

Personalised learning environments have been proven to deliver better educational outcomes for individuals through increased participation and engagement. To successfully create such an environment requires a fluid, visual dialogue between teacher and student. This is why Vivi exists. Vivi is used by over 825,000 teachers and students around the world and is setting out to disrupt the enormous education industry with our high-growth, ambitious, and creative team. In this rapidly evolving technology landscape, Vivi is always looking for new ways to disrupt the classroom experience, enhance customer experiences and expand globally.

Opportunity Overview:

The Financial Controller is the bridge between day-to-day finance operations and strategic financial management. The purpose of the Financial Controller is to develop and execute financial practices at Vivi, ensuring financial data is accurate, compliant, timely and useful for internal decision making. This role is 100% remote, but we are looking for an individual in the Mountain / Pacific Time Zones. 

What you will do:

Financial Reporting and Compliance

• Responsible for consolidated month-end and year-end close of income statement and balance sheet, account reconciliations & G/L in line with accounting standards

• Implement consistent accounting policies, practices, and procedures across all programs, upholding federal, state, and local legal standards. Implement and strengthen financial controls, policies, and procedures across the entity.

• Maintain audit-ready financial records, reconciliations, and documentation.

• Ensure proper intercompany accounting and reconciliations.

• Ensure effective revenue recognition and deferred revenue management  

• Manage Accounts receivable and Accounts payable 

• Liaise with external auditors (when audits become a requirement) and help coordinate annual audit

Reporting 

• In conjunction with the CFO, provide timely month end reporting and variance analysis against budget 

• Prepare management and board reports as an when required  

• Analyse the financial details of past, present, and expected operations to identify development opportunities and areas where improvement is needed. 

Cash Flow and Working Capital Management

• Monitor cashflow, working capital, and liquidity requirements.

• Maintain internal control safeguards for the receipt of revenue, costs and both team and organisational budgets vs actual expenditures

• Manage the Company’s treasury policy and practice, ensuring cash flow, liquidity, banking relationships and investment strategies are in line with risk and compliance requirements.

Business Partnering and support

• Provide financial insights and analysis to the CFO and management team.

• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning.

• Identify risks and opportunities in financial performance.

Internal Controls and Risk Management

• Implement and strengthen internal controls to maximize protection of company assets, policies, procedures, and workflow

• QA of any accounting or bookkeeping work completed by external suppliers 

Systems, Processes and Efficiency

• Oversee accounting system integrity (Xero, Maxio)

• Streamline workflows to reduce manual processes, automate reporting where possible

• Maintain accurate chart of accounts and cost code structures

• Collaborate with other departments across Vivi to provide accurate and timely responses to internal needs.

Leadership & People

• Team Development: Explicit accountability for hiring, training, and developing a high-performing finance team.

• Shared Services / Outsourcing: Management of external accounting resources, payroll vendors, outsourced tax advisors.

What you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or related field

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including as a Controller preferred

• Professional accounting certification, CPA preferred

• Management experience is highly valued

• Experience working across international entities, preferably with Australian/US structures.

• Working knowledge of finance law and regulatory standards (GAAP)

• Experience preparing for and managing external audits.

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing effectively throughout all levels of the company

• Strong working knowledge of SaaS and detailed financial KPI’s and data analysis

• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local tax compliance regulations and reporting

• Experience in accounting systems implementation a plus

Vivi is an equal opportunity employer. This means we are committed to recruiting, training, compensating and promoting our employees regardless of Race, Color, Ancestry, National Origin, Religion, Creed, Age, Disability, Sex, Gender, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Gender expression, Medical condition, Genetic Information, Marital status, or Military or Veteran status. As an education technology organization, we are dedicated to reflecting the diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion found in our consumers, employees, and partners. Inclusion is at the heart of what we do, from the way we craft our job descriptions to the values we champion daily.

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