Controller

Are you ready to build and create new processes for our accounting team at a Best Place to Work in Austin? Have you helped a high-growth business get to the next level? Do you enjoy leveraging your vast technical accounting knowledge to help shape business decisions? If so, SpareFoot needs your help!

SpareFoot is actively seeking an experienced Controller to improve our accounting systems and practices. This role is a critical player within the finance group, reporting directly to the CFO.

As the Controller, you will be responsible for managing and overseeing all facets of our accounting operations, including the monthly close cycle, financial reporting, internal controls, and policy/process development. This is a great opportunity to build out your desired team and place your mark on the future development of an industry leading organization downtown.

PLEASE INCLUDE A COVER LETTER WITH YOUR APPLICATION!

About Us

• We are the leading online marketplace for the $38 billion self-storage industry. The SpareFoot network, which includes more than 12,000 facilities, offers consumers the ability to find, compare and book self-storage. SpareFoot provides a suite of industry-leading web marketing tools for self-storage operators and has been chosen as a preferred partner by more major online brands than any other self-storage company.
• In 2018, SpareFoot acquired SiteLink, a global leader in self-storage management software and in-house payment processing. The deal will allow the combined business to accelerate investment, drive innovation and generate value for both consumers and facility operators.
• In 2017, SpareFoot was recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine and the Austin American-Statesman for an exceptional company culture.

What you will do everyday:

• Serve as the lead for the accounting department working primarily autonomous
• Manage the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual filings and associated financial statements, footnotes, and management’s discussions, analyses and supporting schedules
• Evaluate all significant accounting transactions, research and implement relevant accounting technical standards, and prepare technical accounting memos supporting all positions
• Ensure transactions are recorded, documented, reviewed and supported in accordance with company policies, generally accepted accounting principles, and SOX controls
• Administer the treasury function of the company, including account maintenance, transfers, and credit cards
• Ensure ERP Administration, risk management and regulatory compliance
• Hire, manage, and develop accounting staff as needed in addition to managing the offshore team in India
• Design and implement SpareFoot’s billing and collection process
• Own the preparation, collection and ultimate completion of the SpareFoot Audit each year (by partnering with our outside firm KPMG)
• Serve as NetSuite primary administrator- knowing the in’s and out’s of the system as well as helping train others on NetSuite best practices.
• Partner with each of our departments to create, maintain, analyze and deliver monthly, quarterly and yearly budget reviews (with leadership)
• Be responsible for all balance sheet and cash flow forecasting
• Partner with our FP&A organization during the forecasting and budgeting cycle to create an all in Revenue to AEBITDA financial forecast
• Assist in Board Management (i.e. financial reporting, investor information requests, etc.)
• Serve as primary knowledge source for SpareFoot’s spending while maintaining a positive employee experience

What you need to bring to the table:

• Bachelor’s in Accounting / Finance
• 5+ years of Accounting/Controller experience
• Exposure and working knowledge of NetSuite
• Current CPA required
• Excellent professional written and verbal communication skills
• Self motivated and able to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects
• Ability to prioritize assignments, deal with interruptions, and meet deadlines in a fast paced and growth oriented environment
• Desire to build our accounting function and improve processes

Our Core Values- we live these!

Hungry
We have a fire in our belly. We relentlessly pursue the betterment of our customers, clients, SpareFoot and ourselves.

Plays Well with Others
We exemplify our team before ourselves. We are quick to praise others and slow to gloat.

Embrace Change
We look forward instead of dwelling on the past. We are up for a new challenge no matter how daunting it may be. We are constantly adapting to win.

Pass the Champagne Test
We promote positivity in the workplace. We are not afraid to be genuine and vulnerable at work. We take work seriously but ourselves less so. Overall, we enjoy working with each other!


Perks-

We invest in you.
Stock options, full health coverage for you and your family, disability coverage, 401(k), discounted gym memberships.

There IS such a thing as free lunch.
Stay full and healthy with a delicious daily meal prepared by our awesome culinary team.

Take what you need vacation policy.
We trust you to take the time you need, and do so responsibly.

It’s all in the wrist.
Take a break and play Foosball, Shuffleboard, Nintendo 64, Ping Pong, and Darts.

Hard work pays off.
Celebrate wins with happy hours and offsite events plus a complimentary ride to get you home safely from events.


SpareFoot is committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, SpareFoot will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.