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Full-Time

Assistant Controller

Updated on 10/7/2024

Basis Technologies

Basis Technologies

1,001-5,000 employees

Platform-independent application development tools

Data & Analytics
Industrial & Manufacturing
Consumer Software
Fintech
AI & Machine Learning
Education

Compensation Overview

$119k - $188.2kAnnually

Senior

Remote in USA

Category
Cost Accounting
Financial Accounting
Financial Analysis
Management Accounting
Accounting
Required Skills
Financial analysis
Requirements
  • 10+ years of progressive roles with a mix of public experience plus industry, as well as 5 years of management experience
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting or Finance
  • Active CPA license
  • Expert financial analysis skills and a deep understanding of accounting concepts
  • Broad-based operational experience covering all aspects of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close and internal and external audits
  • Experience with integrated systems including payroll, vendor management, and billing/accounts receivable
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with multiple functional areas in a collaborative, team environment
  • Ability to champion change by driving support for innovation and organizational changes needed to improve effectiveness and efficiency
Responsibilities
  • Leading the execution of the recurring financial month-end close process including review of journal entries, reconciliations, reporting, and ensuring completion in an accurate and timely manner
  • Leading technical accounting research, including all new and proposed accounting standards, and preparing technical accounting memos
  • Partnering with the Controller and Accounting Manager on the year-end external audit
  • Overseeing the preparation of US GAAP financial statements and footnotes and other external reporting deliverables
  • Providing oversight and review of customer billing, accounts payable, collections, credit risk, treasury and working capital management
  • Identifying and implementing opportunities for process improvement and implementing change to increase efficiency, streamline workflow, and controls
  • Partnering with the FP&A team to analyze actual financial results compared to annual budget and quarterly forecasts.
  • Assisting with the initial implementation and ongoing maintenance of the Company’s system of internal controls.
  • Maintaining and updating accounting policies and procedures in accordance with GAAP
  • Providing quality coaching, leadership, and direction to a high performing team
  • Upholding Basis' Manifesto by cultivating and promoting a culture of continued excellence through individual and team growth
  • Acknowledging and embracing diversity of thought and opinion, and approach with Beeps, clients and vendors, regardless of background, culture, and organizational level. Specific examples include, but are not limited to: Engage Actively in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (IDEA), Pursue Continuous IDEA Development, Cultivate an Inclusive Work Environment

BASIS International Ltd provides platform-independent application building blocks and development tools, including the sixth generation BBx® using Java technology, PRO/5® and Visual PRO/5® for high-performance client/server systems, and Desktop Apps with a zero deployment strategy, catering to global companies' customized business solutions.

Company Stage

Later Stage VC

Total Funding

$133.6M

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

1985

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

1%