Vivi
Overview
The Financial Controller is the bridge between day-to-day finance operations and strategic financial management. The purpose of the Financial Controller is to develop and execute financial practices at Vivi, ensuring financial data is accurate, compliant, timely and useful for internal decision making. This role is 100% remote, but we are looking for an individual in the Mountain / Pacific Time Zones.
Financial Reporting and Compliance
Responsible for consolidated month-end and year-end close of income statement and balance sheet, account reconciliations & G/L in line with accounting standards
Implement consistent accounting policies, practices, and procedures across all programs, upholding federal, state, and local legal standards. Implement and strengthen financial controls, policies, and procedures across the entity.
Maintain audit-ready financial records, reconciliations, and documentation.
Ensure proper intercompany accounting and reconciliations.
Ensure effective revenue recognition and deferred revenue management
Manage Accounts receivable and Accounts payable
Liaise with external auditors (when audits become a requirement) and help coordinate annual audit
Reporting
In conjunction with the CFO, provide timely month end reporting and variance analysis against budget
Prepare management and board reports as an when required
Analyse the financial details of past, present, and expected operations to identify development opportunities and areas where improvement is needed.
Cash Flow and Working Capital Management
Monitor cashflow, working capital, and liquidity requirements.
Maintain internal control safeguards for the receipt of revenue, costs and both team and organisational budgets vs actual expenditures
Manage the Company's treasury policy and practice, ensuring cash flow, liquidity, banking relationships and investment strategies are in line with risk and compliance requirements.
Business Partnering and Support
Provide financial insights and analysis to the CFO and management team.
Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning.
Identify risks and opportunities in financial performance.
Internal Controls and Risk Management
Implement and strengthen internal controls to maximize protection of company assets, policies, procedures, and workflow
QA of any accounting or bookkeeping work completed by external suppliers
Systems, Processes and Efficiency
Oversee accounting system integrity (Xero, Maxio)
Streamline workflows to reduce manual processes, automate reporting where possible
Maintain accurate chart of accounts and cost code structures
Collaborate with other departments across Vivi to provide accurate and timely responses to internal needs.
Leadership & People
Team Development: Explicit accountability for hiring, training, and developing a high-performing finance team.
Shared Services / Outsourcing: Management of external accounting resources, payroll vendors, outsourced tax advisors.
What you will need
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or related field
7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including as a Controller preferred
Professional accounting certification, CPA preferred
Management experience is highly valued
Experience working across international entities, preferably with Australian/US structures.
Working knowledge of finance law and regulatory standards (GAAP)
Experience preparing for and managing external audits.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing effectively throughout all levels of the company
Strong working knowledge of SaaS and detailed financial KPI's and data analysis
Working knowledge of federal, state, and local tax compliance regulations and reporting
Experience in accounting systems implementation a plus
Vivi is an equal opportunity employer. This means we are committed to recruiting, training, compensating and promoting our employees regardless of Race, Color, Ancestry, National Origin, Religion, Creed, Age, Disability, Sex, Gender, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Gender expression, Medical condition, Genetic Information, Marital status, or Military or Veteran status. As an education technology organization, we are dedicated to reflecting the diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion found in our consumers, employees, and partners. Inclusion is at the heart of what we do, from the way we craft our job descriptions to the values we champion daily.
We are an e-verify employer.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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Financial Reporting and Compliance
Responsible for consolidated month-end and year-end close of income statement and balance sheet, account reconciliations & G/L in line with accounting standards
Implement consistent accounting policies, practices, and procedures across all programs, upholding federal, state, and local legal standards. Implement and strengthen financial controls, policies, and procedures across the entity.
Maintain audit-ready financial records, reconciliations, and documentation.
Ensure proper intercompany accounting and reconciliations.
Ensure effective revenue recognition and deferred revenue management
Manage Accounts receivable and Accounts payable
Liaise with external auditors (when audits become a requirement) and help coordinate annual audit
Reporting
In conjunction with the CFO, provide timely month end reporting and variance analysis against budget
Prepare management and board reports as an when required
Analyse the financial details of past, present, and expected operations to identify development opportunities and areas where improvement is needed.
Cash Flow and Working Capital Management
Monitor cashflow, working capital, and liquidity requirements.
Maintain internal control safeguards for the receipt of revenue, costs and both team and organisational budgets vs actual expenditures
Manage the Company's treasury policy and practice, ensuring cash flow, liquidity, banking relationships and investment strategies are in line with risk and compliance requirements.
Business Partnering and Support
Provide financial insights and analysis to the CFO and management team.
Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning.
Identify risks and opportunities in financial performance.
Internal Controls and Risk Management
Implement and strengthen internal controls to maximize protection of company assets, policies, procedures, and workflow
QA of any accounting or bookkeeping work completed by external suppliers
Systems, Processes and Efficiency
Oversee accounting system integrity (Xero, Maxio)
Streamline workflows to reduce manual processes, automate reporting where possible
Maintain accurate chart of accounts and cost code structures
Collaborate with other departments across Vivi to provide accurate and timely responses to internal needs.
Leadership & People
Team Development: Explicit accountability for hiring, training, and developing a high-performing finance team.
Shared Services / Outsourcing: Management of external accounting resources, payroll vendors, outsourced tax advisors.
What you will need
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or related field
7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including as a Controller preferred
Professional accounting certification, CPA preferred
Management experience is highly valued
Experience working across international entities, preferably with Australian/US structures.
Working knowledge of finance law and regulatory standards (GAAP)
Experience preparing for and managing external audits.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing effectively throughout all levels of the company
Strong working knowledge of SaaS and detailed financial KPI's and data analysis
Working knowledge of federal, state, and local tax compliance regulations and reporting
Experience in accounting systems implementation a plus
Vivi is an equal opportunity employer. This means we are committed to recruiting, training, compensating and promoting our employees regardless of Race, Color, Ancestry, National Origin, Religion, Creed, Age, Disability, Sex, Gender, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Gender expression, Medical condition, Genetic Information, Marital status, or Military or Veteran status. As an education technology organization, we are dedicated to reflecting the diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion found in our consumers, employees, and partners. Inclusion is at the heart of what we do, from the way we craft our job descriptions to the values we champion daily.
We are an e-verify employer.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
#J-18808-Ljbffr