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Full-Time

Director – Accounting / Assistant Controller

Posted on 7/24/2024

Placer Labs

Placer Labs

501-1,000 employees

Location analytics and customer behavior insights

Data & Analytics
Hardware
Enterprise Software
AI & Machine Learning
Real Estate
Aerospace

Compensation Overview

$140k - $185kAnnually

+ Sales-based Commissions + Equity Awards

Expert

Remote in USA

Category
Financial Controller
Accounting
Required Skills
NetSuite
Financial analysis
Requirements
  • Fluent in English, both written and verbal
  • Certified Public Accountant in the US, or international equivalent
  • Experience in US GAAP, IFRS is a plus
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
  • Minimum of 3 years in Big 4 public accounting and 10+ years overall
  • Systems savvy, significant experience with Netsuite and integration of Netsuite with other back office software
  • Management experience, including managing multiple levels of direct and indirect reports and experience building a high performing accounting team
  • Motivated, detail-oriented and excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Desire to work in a high-growth company and be part of a close-knit team
Responsibilities
  • Support and manage the accounting function, including invoicing, reporting, account reconciliations and customer/vendor management
  • Lead the month end close process for both our US parent company as well as our Israel subsidiary, including financial statement compilation and consolidation
  • Global payroll and employee expense reimbursement
  • Global accounts payable and payment process
  • Global tax reporting and compliance, both in the US and in Israel, including management of third party tax advisors and completion of US income tax reporting and Israel statutory reporting
  • Establish and implement internal controls and streamline existing processes
  • Collaborate with finance and company leadership to establish budgets, monitor progress and measure results
  • Work with other departments to facilitate the movement of financial information throughout the company
  • Ad hoc financial analysis

Placer.ai offers businesses insights into the performance of their physical properties through location analytics and customer behavior intelligence. Their technology analyzes data on customer visit trends and demographics, helping clients understand property performance, benchmark against competitors, and identify investment opportunities. Placer.ai stands out by providing accurate, actionable data that empowers clients to optimize their marketing efforts and select ideal locations for new stores. The company's goal is to enable businesses to enhance their strategies and monitor success in real-time.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$298.4M

Headquarters

Los Altos, California

Founded

2018

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

9%

1 year growth

25%

2 year growth

61%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The partnership with TapClicks enhances Placer.ai's platform by integrating comprehensive marketing analytics, broadening its appeal to marketers.
  • Placer.ai's data-driven insights have proven valuable in high-stakes scenarios, such as analyzing the impact of California's minimum wage hike on fast-food foot traffic.
  • The company's technology is recognized for its accuracy and utility, as evidenced by its use in high-profile retail acquisitions and performance assessments.

What critics are saying

  • The reliance on proprietary technology means that any significant data inaccuracies or system failures could severely impact client trust and satisfaction.
  • The competitive landscape in location analytics is intensifying, with new entrants potentially eroding Placer.ai's market share.

What makes Placer Labs unique

  • Placer.ai's proprietary technology offers real-time insights into customer visit trends and demographic details, setting it apart from competitors who may rely on less timely data.
  • The company's focus on actionable insights for optimizing physical properties and marketing efforts provides a unique value proposition in the location analytics market.
  • Placer.ai's ability to benchmark against competition and identify high-potential investment opportunities gives clients a competitive edge in their respective industries.
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