VP, Global Corporate Controller - Public Tech Company

Company: CALAMP Incorporated
Location: Irvine
Posted on: September 12, 2020

Job Description:

VP, Global Corporate Controller - Public Tech Company Job Location(s) US-CA-Irvine

Job ID 2020-2997

Category Accounting/Finance

Overview Based in beautiful Irvine, California, we are CalAmp, the pure-play pioneering leader in the mobile connected economy and broader Internet of Things (IoT) marketplace. We offer solutions that provide visibility and traceability of mobile assets, their passengers and contents anywhere in the world at any moment in time. In the process, we enable more efficient utilization of assets and natural resources, assure the safety of precious cargo, and improve road safety to save lives.

Currently, we are seeking a Corporate Controller with a depth of experience and knowledge in controllership for publicly-traded tech company. This is an exciting opportunity for those who wish to work for a stable, well-established company that builds transformational technologies within the revolutionary domain of IoT.

We proudly offer the stability and security of a large publicly traded tech company yet nurture innovation and embody an entrepreneurial spirit. In particular, we offer:

Meaningful work with the potential to disrupt an entire industry

Visionary leadership

Excellent compensation packages

An extensive suite of medical and retirement benefits

Flexible time off policy and accommodating work schedules

Education Assistance Program (Tuition Reimbursement)

Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies

Innovative, intelligent, collaborative teammates

Responsibilities Support all accounting and finance initiatives to ensure compliance with Company policies, US GAAP, SOX and local statutory laws and regulations.

Support all accounting and finance initiatives to ensure that financial data is accurate, complete and submitted in accordance with GAAP and Company policies within well-defined timeframes.

Support the accounting operations to maintain an adequate system of internal controls and to provide reasonable assurance that assets are protected and results are properly reported. Assist in coordinating quarterly self-assessments and periodic tests and ensure that there are no material weaknesses or significant deficiencies in controls that would require reporting under the Sarbanes Oxley regulations.

Provide supervision, mentorship and recruitment for a global accounting team of up to 35 staff members located in the corporate and remote offices.

Responsible for financial weekly flash reports as well as dashboards and other accounting reports for the accounting and various other departments.

Assist the VP Financial Planning and Analysis in the preparation of forecasts, annual budget and monthly reporting metrics.

Lead the month-end and quarterly general ledger and financial close processes with emphasis on shortening the length of time and automating the final close. Delegate and monitor completion of timely and accurate assigned journal entries and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts to the sub-system and/or supporting documents.

Manage all of the SEC filing requirements for a public registrant in cooperation with the General Counsel.

Assist Chief Financial Officer in providing detailed, analytical explanations for all significant financial variances (to plan, to forecast, etc.) through the monthly quarterly and annual close period.

Develop and execute cross-training processes for accounting staff to assure no lapses in job duties during planned and/or unplanned absences. Document process steps in standard workflows instructions.

Develop and review financial reports and metrics with senior management to assure business performance in in line with expectations. Recommend actions for operational improvement as appropriate.

Support the evaluation of M&A and other business development opportunities including due diligence, execution/accounting for transactions and integration of acquired businesses.

Act as the interface to the audit committee of the board, providing support to the committee chair and taking issues forward as appropriate.

Provide leadership in building strong, scalable financial systems, processes and control environment while assisting in the implementation of a global ERP system.

Assist in the review of customer contracts as well as a variety of other corporate and strategic legal documents.

Qualifications Must Haves

At least 4 years senior accounting leadership experience (Controller, VP, CFO, etc.) at a publicly-traded technology company

Strong leadership qualities including honesty, candor, decisiveness and initiative

Strong presentation and prioritization skills, flexibility and ability to multi-task

Strong analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills

Knowledge of ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, Sage, Netsuite, etc.)

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification

Willing and able to work on premise in Irvine post-pandemic

Strong Pluses

Big 4 Public Accounting Firm experience

Knowledge in accounting matters around software of subscription service arrangements

Experience with Oracle Cloud

Experience with BI reporting tools (Alteryx, Tableau, Power BIERC, etc.)

MBA or Master's degree in Accounting or Finance

If you are a talented Corporate Controller with tech industry experience and an interest in the Internet of Things domain, we want to speak with you. Interviews are occurring this week and next so apply now if interested.

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