     
  Position: Corporate Controller  
     Location:   Salt Lake City, UT
  
  
  Job Id: 321  
  # of Openings: 1  
    
 Position Summary:
 
The Controller will report directly to our CEO & Portfolio CFO and work closely with other executive leaders, internal and external stakeholders and individual contributors of the company. You will have the responsibility and latitude to establish best practices and guide the accounting framework across the Sharpen group of companies. The Controller is a key management team member and individual technical resource.
 
Job Responsibilities:
 
Manage all aspects of the Finance & Accounting function including month-quarter-year-end closes, annual planning and budgeting, financial audits, Board and Investor Reporting, Payroll, A/P, A/R, Collections, state and federal tax compliance, state business registrations, GAAP compliance, various special analyses, etc.
 
Work with Finance and Business Partners on critical business objectives and potential efficiencies and provide concrete insights to help advise decision-making. Track financial progress against the annual plan.
 
Own the completeness and accuracy of the company wide reporting packet which includes traditional Financial Statements as well as operating KPIs for Accounting/Finance.
 
Develop, implement, and maintain financial controls and guidelines. Remediate weak processes to safeguard company assets.
 
Create stability in accounting operations by recruiting, developing and cross-training team members as a servant leader. Lead a team of 4-5 individual contributors in Accounting/Finance/Payroll.
 
Operate with discretion, a high sense of ownership and the willingness to problem solve / self-start. 
 
Operate across multiple systems and become the SME for areas of ownership; ERPs, Treasury, Business Intelligence, Billing Operations, CRM
 
Grow your skillset, marketability, and your professional resume – success is reciprocal, come grow with us and we’ll grow you. Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
 
 
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
Active CPA certification -required
+10 years of experience as an accounting or finance professional 
+5 years of experience directly managing a team or associate contributors. 
Exp. Requirement concession may be given for high velocity public facing roles or public co. experience.
 
Preferred Qualifications
MBA, MACC, MTAX 
Public Accounting experience 
Experience in high-tech SaaS, CCaaS, or scaled Start Ups  
Systems integration experience
Familiarity with NetSuite, Billing systems, ASC 606 implementation, Salesforce, BI
 Why Join Sharpen?
 We’re not your typical tech company – we’re collaborative, curious, and constantly pushing to improve how contact centers operate. If you’re ready to grow with a mission-driven team and make an impact on how companies connect with their customers, Sharpen is the place for you!
Competitive salary + commission and performance bonuses
Full benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401k)
401k match and employer HSA contribution
Career growth opportunities within a dynamic and growing company
 

 
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