VP, Controller
Do work that matters.
At AlertMedia, everything we do supports our mission: to save lives and minimize loss by facilitating timely communications when an emergency threatens personal safety and business continuity.
Our values which reflect our view on what’s important and what’s right include: We’re humans not robots, Customers always come first, We work better together, Simplicity is our strength, Our reputation is priceless, Hard work pays off.
AlertMedia is looking for an impactful VP, Controller who will report directly to the CFO and will lead AlertMedia’s financial accounting operations. The right candidate will be determined to support the company’s continued fast-paced growth and work closely with Executive Leadership to meet company goals. The Controller will be expected to lead a team responsible for delivering accurate financials, as well as enhancing the financial recording, cost management and invoicing/collections infrastructure of the company. This is a hybrid role based in Austin, TX.
As one of the fastest growing software companies in the nation, we’re focused on finding the best talent and building the best team to continue accelerating our rapid growth to keep up with our demand!
Who you are:
You are independent and self-motivated yet work well in a team environment. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and welcome the challenge it brings. Your positive energy, humor, compassion, and enthusiasm allows you to work well with all employees of the company. You have a roll-up-your-sleeves approach with a willingness to support the team and business. You take extreme ownership of everything you’re responsible for and are driven to continual improvement.
What you get to do every day:
- Management and development of AlertMedia’s accounting team, including the continued enhancements of NetSuite ERP, billing systems, and new policies and processes
- Manage and comply with local, state and federal government reporting requirements
- Reconcile general ledger accounts and record appropriate journal entries
- Assist the CFO and FP&A function with managing organizational cash flow and forecasting
- Development and management of internal financial controls
- Update and implement all necessary business policies and accounting practices
- Effectively communicate financial matters to the executive leadership team
- Coordinate and lead the annual financial audit process, liaise with external auditors
- Provide quick and responsive ongoing administrative support to customers, employees, and vendors
- Acquire industry knowledge related to general trends, accounting procedures and GAAP rulings
- Contribute to AlertMedia’s culture, values and vision for the future
What you bring to the role:
- BS degree in accounting, finance or a relevant field required
- Certified Public Accountant required
- 10+ years of broad financial and operations management experience in Software, SaaS preferred
- Proven track record in leading finance and/or accounting teams for high-growth software companies in a venture-backed or private-equity setting
- Experience of final responsibility for the quality and content of all financial data, reporting and audit coordination, in accordance with US GAAP
- Experience managing and consolidating multiple entities (foreign entity experience a plus)
- Experience working within an accounting software system (NetSuite experience a plus) and strong Microsoft Excel capabilities
- Successful track record of setting priorities; keen analytic, organization, and problem-solving skills that support and enable sound decision-making
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
- This is a hybrid role based in Austin, TX. Person must be located in surrounding area or willing to relocate
Why you’ll love working at AlertMedia:
- Competitive base salary + Company-wide bonus program
- Generous and flexible time off and parental leave policies
- Health benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance are 100% paid for employees!
- Amazing rewards and incentives – we love celebrating each other!
- Commitment to community service with opportunities to give back
- A Best Places to Work company 6 years in a row and numerous other awards
- Access to brand new downtown office with 360 views of Austin, high-tech building gym, and nearby running trails
About AlertMedia:
AlertMedia is leading the evolution of employee safety for a modern workforce. We offer the most intuitive emergency communication software on the market with fully integrated threat warnings and employee safety monitoring. We believe any organization can improve safety and business outcomes during critical events by quickly identifying threats and simplifying fast, reliable communication to impacted audiences. We are headquartered in Austin, TX, and trusted by thousands of customers in over 100 countries—including DHL, British Petroleum, SurveyMonkey, and Walmart—to keep their people safe and connected anytime, anywhere.
We are an equal opportunity employer focused on creating a collaborative and exciting place for all to work. Ensuring a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace for all people is key to our success and core to our values. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
This is an amazing opportunity to be part of our wave of momentum and take our company, and your career, to the next growth stage. We'd love to get to know you better and share how we serve our amazing customers. For more information, please visit www.alertmedia.com.
Come join us in our mission to save lives and minimize loss through effective communication.
AlertMedia does not currently sponsor applicants for work visas.