Controller
We are dscout. At our core, we are People Nerds. We empower our customers to meet the people who matter to them in the moments that matter most. Customer-obsessed companies and agencies like Salesforce, Sonos, Groupon, and Best Buy use dscout to build better products and services because of people like you. We are building a smart and driven team, and we would love for you to join us.
The dscout team is seeking an experienced Controller to lead our growing company and more specifically, our Finance team. This role will report directly to the CFO. The ideal candidate will have experience as a Controller, preferably in a SaaS industry setting. The Controller will be in charge of accounting, financial operations, controls, reporting, tax research and optimization, and treasury. You will also produce thorough financial status reports for the senior management team and Board of Directors. Much of this work will be collaborative and involve close partnerships with many other departments across dscout. Lastly, while this role will be mostly remote, it will involve occasional office visits for training and leadership opportunities. We'd love to hear from you if you're excited to support our growing team by tackling these strategic challenges!
what you will do at dscout
- Oversee and manage the accounting team with dynamic leadership that creates an environment of trust and productivity, including the monthly close process
- Provide comprehensive financial updates to senior managers by evaluating, analyzing, and reporting appropriate data points
- Develop, implement, and maintain financial controls and guidelines
- Maintain internal safeguards for revenue receipts, costs, team and organizational budgets, and actual expenditures
- Establish (in partnership with CFO) financial and operating benchmarks, budgets, program monitoring, and reporting standards on biweekly, monthly, and annual basis
- Implement consistent accounting policies, practices, and procedures across all programs, adhering to national and local legal standards while remaining knowledgeable of proposed legislation
- Develop and enforce internal controls to maximize protection of company assets, policies, procedures, and workflows
- Monitor bank, credit card, and other accounts
- Help develop and support short- and long-term operational strategies
- Build relationships with peers and financial leaders across the organization
- Research, analyze, and keep up with tax laws and regulations
- Research, prepare, and claim R&D tax credits
what you will bring to dscout
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting required
- 10+ years of professional accounting experience, preferably in a SaaS industry setting
- Experience utilizing NetSuite
- Professional certification, such as CPA (certified public accountant)
- Working knowledge of national and local tax regulations and compliance reporting
- Experience in streamlining accounting processes
- Excellent presentation and communication skills, both oral and written
We do our best to write realistic, accurate job descriptions, but we also recognize that great talent comes in many forms and from many backgrounds. Not sure if you meet all of the above bullets? Please apply anyway!
About dscout
dscout is a team full of passionate research, sales, technical, marketing, design, success, and operations professionals. We are driven by the power of research—how in-context insights from real people can build products and services that are more people-centric. We value learning, sharing, and building. We deeply value being a diverse and inclusive team and company, and we look for team members who align with that belief. We are proud of what dscout is today, and we are excited to build our future with you.
It doesn't just stop there. When you join the dscout team, you will get:
* A strong and competitive compensation package with a built-in bonus and equity program.
* An incredible and progressive benefits package (for both you and your dependents) to support work/life balance including flexible PTO, 11 company holidays, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, 401k match, and much more.
* An education stipend to support your growth & development and a remote work stipend.
* A company that is open and transparent with our team. You will know what is happening and why it matters.
dscout is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We do not discriminate based on identity- race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender identity and expression, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran or military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, citizenship status, arrest record or expunged or sealed convictions, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.
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