VP of Finance, Controller

Company: DealerOn, Inc
Location: Rockville
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

We are an online marketing company providing website and agency services to automotive dealerships across North and South America. We are known for our cutting-edge products that streamline the car buying process and provide an experience both shoppers and dealers love. Our business model is working. We were recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing companies six years in a row, expanding to over 30 manufacturer relationship, and over 4,000 dealer partners. We are proud of what our company has done, and it's all due to the talented and diverse team. We've been lucky enough to assemble. JOB DESCRIPTION: The Controller is accountable for significant finance and accounting operations including the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with US generally accepted accounting principles and financial reporting standards. At the end of 2019-- DealerOn --received investment from private equity firm-- NexPhase --Capital, a partnership that will help-- DealerOn --drive profitable growth and achieve scale.-- The Controller will be instrumental in managing through a period of transition -- and -- transformation -- as-- DealerOn --solidifies its back-office fun c tions in preparation for growth and scale.-- This is-- senior-lev el-- position, --located in -- our headquarters office ( Rockville, MD ) . Controller reports to CFO.-- We are currently-- working remote due to COVID-19. -- Essential Functions:

• Develop and implement accounting policies, coordinate systems and procedures
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and year-end financial reporting and statements in accordance with management and lender requirements (US GAAP)
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
• Maintain system of accounts and keep books and records on all company transactions and assets
• Research technical accounting issues for compliance
• Manage treasury operations and cash controls
• Monitor debt levels and compliance with debt covenants
• Manage insurance coverages, risk assessments and mitigation
• Ensure accuracy of accounting and control of business process
• Establish, coordinate, and administer plan for control of operations including programs for investing and financing, together with necessary controls and procedures to affect the plan
• Compare performance against operating plans and standards; report and interpret results to all levels of management
• Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and worldwide tax filings
• Provide other managers and departments with information required by them to carry out their assigned responsibilities
• Serve as a liaison between the Company and independent public accountants and the extent and scope of their audit work. Coordinate provision of information to external auditors for the annual audit and other work as needed
• Prepare operating data and special reports, as required
• Provides advice on all matters to Chief Financial Officer Required Skills/Experience:--
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting--
  • Ten (10) years of accounting and finance experience--
  • Six (6) years of experience managing accountants and accounting processes--
  • Four (4) years of "Big 4" audit experience--
  • Three (3) recent years of medium ($150M+) software, SaaS and managed services--
  • Three (3) recent years' experience in a Controller position or higher--
  • Two (2) recent years' experience at private equity portfolio company--
  • Ability to pass required background check--
  • Adherence to and ability to manage teams to strict deadlines--
  • Ability to deal with and manage uncertainty / change (transition, transformation and growth)--
  • Honesty and integrity-- Preferred Skills/Experience:--
    • Relevant experience at a US multinational (future growth planned)--
    • Controller, or other significant accounting experience at US public company--
    • Continual focus on finance (and other) operational improvements to save cost and time--
    • Implementation of ERP, in particular NetSuite--
    • Relevant experience in automotive software and services
    • Business Acumen--
    • Communication--
    • Ethical Conduct--
    • Problem Solving/Analysis--
    • Strategic Thinking-- Perks and Benefits: Aside from the awesome people you will get to interact with on a daily basis, we offer a number of benefits, including:
      • Medical, dental and vision insurance
      • Company matched 401K plan
      • 4 weeks paid Parental Leave--
      • State of the art technology
      • Company-paid Basic Life Insurance
      • Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
      • Voluntary Long-term/Short-term disability insurance
      • Paid--National Holidays
      • Optional Healthcare/Dependent Care FSA Account Who referred you to this position? Enter their first and last name here. What's your citizenship / employment eligibility?* Are you 18 years of age or older?* LinkedIn Profile URL: Desired salary* Can you work evenings? In 150 characters or fewer, tell us what makes you unique. Try to be creative and say something that will catch our eye! 150

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