Job description
Unacast is a leading provider of global location intelligence that delivers cutting-edge analytics about human mobility in the physical world. We are a team of experts with decades of unmatched industry experience and we partner with organizations across the private and public sectors to unlock the potential of location data. Unacast drives smarter decision-making based on trustworthy, reliable, and privacy-friendly location intelligence that powers both commercial and societal benefits.
Position Overview:
The Director of Accounting & Controller is responsible for the leadership and execution of accounting, treasury, and reporting for a high-growth entrepreneurial company. A successful candidate will be process-oriented and position themself as a partner to the CFO and the organization, and establish credibility as a technical accounting expert who’s comfortable digging into the details. If you like wearing multiple hats while getting into the weeds, this opportunity is for you.
What You Will Do:
Own the monthly financial close process, including reconciliations, accruals, consolidations, and other estimates for three consolidating U.S. entities
Prepare timely and accurate financial reports and statements in compliance with U.S. GAAP for internal and external stakeholders
Produce cash forecasts, sales metrics, cost analyses, commission schedules, and other recurring reporting
Manage the company’s cash cycle, including A/R collection in partnership with Sales and timely A/P processing
Oversee the company’s expense reimbursement policy, procedures, compliance, and platform
Evaluate current accounting practices and policies to drive continuous improvement and meet evolving requirements
Design, improve, and monitor financial controls to safeguard company resources
Oversee external audit, tax, and other compliance engagement including sales tax and related federal, state, and local reporting
Manage corporate depository relationships
Support corporate development and financing diligence efforts
Lead and manage accounting team
Financial system administration of Netsuite ERP, Commission, and AP / Expense report systems
Position Requirements:
Strong self-management skills; ability to operate independently and be accountable for outcomes
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to influence and persuade effectively
Highly process-oriented with a focus on execution and results
Meticulous attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
Qualifications:
10+ years of accounting experience demonstrating expansion of responsibility and professional growth
Early career working in public accounting preferred; CPA required
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, finance, or equivalent experience
Keen understanding of ASC 606 and experience with software or data license (recurring revenue) business models
Deep experience in technical accounting, financial close, and reporting
Expertise in NetSuite, including system administration and training others
Other Info:
This is a remote position that will require periodic meetups at our office in Ashburn, VA and/or occasional travel. Preference for candidates who reside in the Washington DC metro area (DC, MD or VA). We offer competitive salaries, benefits and unlimited PTO. The typical base salary range for this role is $170,000 to $200,000. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, job level, internal equity and budget. Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience and geographic location.
Unacast is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Unacast is committed to making the job application process accessible to everyone. If you are living with a disability (visible or not visible), we will provide a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process. To request an accommodation in connection with the application or recruiting process, please contact Human Resources at 703-840-8850. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
Unacast participates in the E-Verify program.
Originally posted on Himalayas
Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.