Description

Semperis puts people first.Within the Semperis team are world-class thought leaders, distinguished engineers, top technology experts, and visionary professionals. Our team members shape the Semperis culture, which champions strategic vision, specific expertise, intelligent and precise solutions, and continuous innovation. With teams across North America, EMEA and APAC, you’ll be working alongside top global talent from around the world. Semperis is ranked as one of the fastest-growing companies in Deloitte’s 2021 Technology Fast 500.

What’s your passion?If you’re a purpose-driven person who always sees the glass as half full, seizes opportunities, and has an urge to learn and develop your skills while managing a balanced, healthy life—we’d love to hear from you.

Semperis focuses on creating an employee experience that is aligned with our vision—being a Force for Good— starting with being a good workplace that empowers its employees and fosters an inclusive environment.

What we are looking for: 

We are looking for an experienced Controller to join our Finance team.  

What you will be doing:  

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Controller will be responsible for oversight of general accounting and bookkeeping activities on a global basis. The candidate should have a strong work ethic, work independently, multitask, and have a take-charge attitude.  The ideal candidate should have significant experience in managing the daily GL Accounting operations, solid ASC 606 SaaS Tech experience, and competency to own full cycle month-end close process with proven experience in close optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and direct the day-to-day operations of the accounting department, ensuring that all financial transactions are accurately recorded and reported in a timely manner.
• Lead month-end close process and prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Manage accounting systems and processes and lead efforts to continually improve and promote efficiency.
• Track and manage compliance with federal, state and local tax and legal requirements, including timely and accurate tax filings (domestic and international, where applicable).
• Lead and coordinate financial statement audit and tax engagements, interacting directly with external auditors, to successful and timely completion.
• Establish and ensure compliance with internal controls and procedures.
• Work with foreign subsidiary's accountant to create financials and maintain compliance with local statutes.
• Partner with FP&A throughout the budget process and for monthly vs. actual analysis.
• Financial planning and forecasting.
• Various projects on an ad-hoc basis.
• Oversight of receivables, payables, cash management and payroll processing.

What you will bring to the table:

• 5+ years of experience with a growing SAAS company
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, including but not limited to ASC 606, ASC 842 and other recent accounting pronouncements
• BA in Accounting
• CPA required.
• Public accounting experience (Big 4 or another national firm is preferred)

• Corporate Income Tax knowledge/experience
• International Tax experience, including experience with VAT, GST/HST (International Sales tax)
• Knowledge of Transfer Pricing Reports, Calculation, and impact on international taxation on group companies
• Experience with foreign subsidiaries and consolidating financial statements
• Willingness to learn and stretch with the role and to do work that is "beneath your level".
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and within a team environment, including the capability to collaborate across departments.

Software Stack Experience:

• NetSuite, Salesforce, Xactly Incent, Avalara, Expensify, Coupa preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office, with strong experience Excel

The Semperis Story
For security teams charged with defending hybrid and multi-cloud environments, Semperis ensures the integrity and availability of critical enterprise directory services at every step in the cyber kill chain and cuts recovery time by 90%. Purpose-built for securing hybrid Active Directory environments, Semperis’ patented technology protects over 50 million identities from cyberattacks, data breaches, and operational errors. The world’s leading organizations trust Semperis to spot directory vulnerabilities, intercept cyberattacks in progress, and quickly recover from ransomware and other data integrity emergencies. 

Semperis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.We welcome applicants of any gender, age, life status, or culture. We see only the potential and capabilities of each candidate and the unique contribution of every employee.Should you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to ask.

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