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Controller

Resource Data
  • Anchorage, AK
    12 days ago

    Job Description

    As a Controller at Resource Data, you will provide senior-level leadership over the company’s accounting operations and financial reporting. You’ll oversee the general ledger, financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, payroll accounting, and financial controls while ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial information. Working closely with company leadership, external auditors, and CPAs, you’ll provide financial insight that supports strategic decision-making while leading our small accounting team. Being that we have a small accounting team, this is a leadership role that is still very much a hands-on contributor.Please Note: If you meet the accounting requirements below, but don't meet the management requirements, we'd love to see your application anyway. Let us know in your cover letter why you're ready to transition into leadership!Key Responsibilities

    • Lead the company’s accounting functions, including general ledger, financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, and payroll accounting
    • Own the month-end and year-end close processes and deliver accurate, timely financial statements and reporting in accordance with GAAP and internal controls
    • Establish and maintain accounting systems, policies, procedures, and controls that support compliance, audit readiness, data integrity, and appropriate access
    • Partner with external auditors and CPAs on annual audits, including 401(k) and other required audits, as well as tax-related reporting and follow-up actions
    • Respond to government inquiries and escalated vendor and client accounting issues, ensuring matters are resolved promptly and appropriately documented
    • Prepare and direct financial analysis, required filings, and strategic reporting, including variance analysis and other financial insights for leadership
    • Present financial findings, risks, and recommendations to management and serve as a strategic business partner in financial planning and decision-making
    • Identify and implement process improvements that increase efficiency, accuracy, scalability, and consistency across accounting operations
    • Lead, coach, and develop accounting staff through prioritization, performance management, cross-training, and professional development
    • Provide day-to-day oversight of payroll and accounts payable/receivable functions and ensure appropriate coverage, quality, and timely completion of work

    Basic Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
    • 8+ years of accounting experience, including 3+ years of management experience within an accounting environment
    • Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP, accounting standards, and internal controls
    • Experience managing month-end and year-end close processes and financial reporting
    • Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
    • Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive financial information

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Experience supporting financial planning, strategic decision-making, and executive-level reporting
    • Experience identifying and implementing accounting process improvements and workflow efficiencies
    • Experience managing accounting systems, controls, and financial reporting processes in a growing organization
    • Experience with government inquiries, regulatory reporting, or compliance requirements
    • Experience leading, mentoring, cross-training, and developing accounting teams
    • Experience coordinating external audits, including retirement plan audits such as 401(k) audits
    • Experience working directly with external CPAs and auditors
    • Industry experience in a professional services environment is a plus
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    About Us

    For more than 37 years, we’ve designed and built innovative technology solutions for our clients most complex challenges. We work on diverse projects spanning different industries, tech stacks, and systems. Forming strong partnerships with our clients is a cornerstone of our success. As a result, we’ve expanded to 5 locations and more than 200 employees.

    We Believe in Team

    We come from diverse backgrounds, not just IT, and have a wide range of interests. This diversity brings unique perspectives and insights to our work. You’ll always find support from coworkers—no matter their role or location. We believe in working together, pooling our ideas and expertise to achieve amazing results. Together, let’s conquer challenges and grow our skills all while enjoying our work.

    It’s About Balance

    “Work-life balance” isn’t a catch phrase, it’s a core value we live every day. Say goodbye to overtime, long hours, and constant travel. Our culture is built around focusing on what truly matters to you. Whether it’s investing quality time with family, achieving personal fitness goals, dominating your favorite game, or embarking on that dream safari, we support your outside interests.

    Join us and discover a more fulfilling and enjoyable way to work.

    Resource Data is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes any qualified individuals authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. Resource Data does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of their race, color, national origin, religion, creed, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, or status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission.

    Please note: Resource Data will not provide immigration-related support or sponsor employment authorization for this position. Immigration related support includes documentation needed for any international student curricular, optional practical training (OPT), or exchange programs. Visas that require sponsorship include any employment authorization documents that require immigration support from an employer. Resource Data is not accepting candidates from third-party agencies at this time. The following states are not approved for remote payroll at this time: New York, California, New Jersey, Kentucky, Maine, Montana, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Vermont, Hawaii, Virginia, Massachusetts

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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationAnchorage, AK
    IndustryComputer Software
    Company Size100 to 499 employees
    Year Founded1986
    Websitehttps://www.resourcedata.com/

    About Company

    Resource Data, Inc. is a custom software, GIS, and IT consulting company. Over the last 30 years, we’ve provided a range of expert services in many different areas. One of our employees said it best: “In the final analysis,...our job [is] to solve problems for our clients.... Whether it involves programming, integration, or simply consultation, [we] make things work better for our customers.”

    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
    • Accounting Closeunmatched
    • Accounting Policiesunmatched
    • Accounting Softwareunmatched
    • Accounting Standards and Regulationsunmatched
    • Accounts Payableunmatched
    • Accounts Receivableunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Business Administrationunmatched
    • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
    • Channel Strategiesunmatched
    • Coachingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Customer Escalationsunmatched
    • Data Qualityunmatched
    • Decision Supportunmatched
    • Diversityunmatched
    • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
    • External Auditunmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • Financial Analysisunmatched
    • Financial Controlunmatched
    • Financial Planningunmatched
    • Financial Reportingunmatched
    • Financial Riskunmatched
    • Financial Statementsunmatched
    • Fitnessunmatched
    • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
    • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
    • Governmentunmatched
    • Government Regulationsunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Payroll Accountingunmatched
    • Performance Managementunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Professional Servicesunmatched
    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
    • Regulatory Reportsunmatched
    • Safari Browserunmatched
    • Strategic Planningunmatched
    • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
    • Systems Maintenanceunmatched
    • Tax Reportingunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Variance Analysisunmatched

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