Kazoo is the only all-in-one people management solution in the market that takes recognition, engagement, and performance and delivers them in one powerful platform. Through its Recognition & Rewards, Performance Management, and Surveys offerings, Kazoo is an award-winning, employee-first solution that increases productivity, retention, and revenue, and enables companies to build a purpose-driven culture of high engagement and high performance. With over 500 global customers, the Kazoo platform puts actionable analytics in the hands of business leaders, connecting them to what really matters. Kazoo is when work is working.
Our approach is employee-driven, not top-down. We built our platform, and our company, with a promise to give employees what they need to deeply engage in their work and with their colleagues, and to drive results for the company. Our focus is on building teams, cross-functional collaboration, and purposeful perks. We practice transparency, provide a culture of continuous feedback, and promote regular service to our community.
Overview of the role:
We are looking for a passionate, driven and results-orientated Controller to join our world-class team. The Controller will be a dynamic business partner and leader within the Kazoo organization who will be responsible for directing the overall accounting / compliance strategy. You will need to be naturally curious and a dedicated problem solver, well versed in all aspects of GAAP accounting and be a willing coach for the other members of the accounting team. The Controller will likely come from a larger organization where they have learned best practices and be able to bring these skills into Kazoo to help the company scale.
What awesome stuff you'll do:
- Oversee accounting department responsible for preparation and maintenance of the general ledger, commissions/payroll, accounts receivable/invoicing/collections/cash receipts, accounts payable/processing bills/cash disbursement and ensure overall compliance with GAAP.
- Maintain appropriate internal controls to adequately safeguard the assets of the company.
- Manage relationship with external CPAs and other vendors to ensure timely completion of annual financial and 401k audits, tax filings and reporting, and additional adhoc filing.
- Identify potential risk areas for the business.
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local corporate, payroll, and other applicable taxes and regulations.
- Ensures accurate & timely financials are in compliance with US GAAP standards with adherence to tight closing calendar.Identifies any areas of concern in financials for investigation & resolves.
- Ensures financial accounts are properly supported and reconciled.
- Reviews and ensures accurate and timely computation and payment of payroll, commissions, and expenses.
- Full coordination of audit and the gathering of required audit information, preparation of financial statements & footnotes, and preparation of tax accounts.
- Directs the daily activities and the career development of team members, including hiring, coaching, reviewing work, establishing goals and performance management of team members as required.
What you'll need to be successful:
- 7+ years of experience in accounting with at least 2 years of managerial experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or finance, CPA certified.
- Software revenue recognition knowledge is strongly preferred.
- Positive, self-starter attitude with a desire to exceed expectations.
- Attention to detail, highly organized, with an absolute focus on the quality of work.
- Advanced problem-solving skills and expert computer skills, specifically with accounting systems, MS Excel, and other MS Office applications.
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and strong leadership/management skills.
- Ability to prioritize, multi-task and perform effectively under pressure.
- Experience with mergers/acquisitions, specifically GAAP and integration.
When you work at Kazoo, we provide competitive benefits to make your life better both in and out of the office, which include: health, dental and vision insurance; open vacation policy; flexible wfh policy; 11 paid holidays; 401k program; Stocked kitchen; Mac Laptop; Transportation/Parking Stipend; Generous Parental Leave; Fertility benefits; Breast milk delivery; EAP & more!
At Kazoo, diversity and inclusion are fundamental to how we grow and operate our business. We’re building a diverse workforce that cultivates and supports all individuals. We believe a culture of equality creates a stronger work environment for all employees and that we are all accountable for encouraging and celebrating diverse voices. Kazoo commits to promote and recognize principles of fairness, equity, and social justice in relation to, and across, intersections of race, age, color, disability, faith, religion, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, social class, economic class, ethnicity, gender identity, gender expression, and all other identities represented among our diverse membership.
We strongly encourage people of color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non-binary people, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply. Kazoo is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team. If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.