[Hiring] Controller @Topo Advisors

Role Description

Topo is hiring key team members for its finance and accounting team. If you've ever been interested in working at a startup as a member of the early team, this is it!

We are looking for a Controller to provide world-class accounting support to high-growth venture-backed companies. You'll be a hands-on partner to CEOs and leadership team members at dynamic companies.

About this role:

• This role will support Topo's team members in delivering high quality accounting support to Topo's customers.
• We're looking for a high agency person with a strong understanding of and an interest in startups.
• This role will become increasingly strategic as the individual grows within Topo.

What You'll Do:

• Manage monthly financial close and general accounting activities for clients.
• Manage relationships with external auditors and tax advisors ensuring timely and accurate completion of deliverables.
• Manage activities of Topo team members to support execution of engagements.
• Provide support for the budgeting and planning process; work with team on monthly forecast against budget including cash flow projections.
• Research and provide leadership both internally and to clients regarding all technical accounting questions and updates.
• Assess internal control environment and implement process improvements.
• Document and monitor internal controls as part of operational accounting work.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in public accounting, corporate accounting or finance, or similar experience.
• Excellent quantitative skills with strong experience in spreadsheet software and familiarity with Quickbooks.
• Significant experience leading accounting for companies with inventory is required; experience with CPG companies preferred.
• CPA strongly preferred.

Requirements

• You're organized and demonstrate a high attention to detail and accuracy.
• You're a self-starter who can put ideas into action.
• You love working with numbers and helping people.
• You have the ability to quickly shift from high-level strategic thinking to tactical execution.
• Ability to embrace ambiguity, uncertainty, and changing business landscapes.

Benefits

• Topo Advisors is an equal-opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our company.
• We don't discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.