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SalaryAbout Karbon
Karbon is the global leader in practice management software for growth-minded accounting firms. We provide an award-winning, highly collaborative cloud platform that streamlines work and communication, enabling the average accounting firm using Karbon to save 16 hours per week, per employee.
We have customers in 34 countries and have grown into a globally distributed team, with our people based throughout the US, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the United Kingdom. We are well-funded, ranked #1 on G2, have a fantastic team culture, are growing rapidly, and making a global impact.
Summary
Karbon is looking for a Corporate Controller with established experience in a dynamic and high growth environment to lead the global accounting function as the company accelerates through its next phase of growth.
Reporting to the CFO, the Corporate Controller will be responsible for the global accounting operations, tax compliance, payroll operations and the design and maintenance of systems and controls that will allow Karbon to scale to $100M+ in ARR.
What You'll Do
- Develop and lead a dedicated team of accounting professionals that will be responsible for all general ledger, tax, treasury management, payroll operations and revenue recognition activities.
- Successfully oversee all aspects of global accounting
- Drive accurate and timely financial close.
- Assist with internal and external financial reporting and compliance.
- Interact with cross functional colleagues and executives to provide meaningful information to evaluate operations and plans.
- Manage federal, state and international tax compliance processes.
- Effectively manage key service providers including external auditors, banks, tax firms, payroll providers, etc.
- Develop and maintain effective accounting policies, monthly close process and ongoing financial reporting.
- Effectively present results to key stakeholders.
- Support the executive team in driving best practices across the company in corporate governance, ethical standards and sustainable business practices.
What We'd Love to See
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, including progressive experience with a multinational technology company. SaaS experience is highly preferred
- Proven ERP implementation experience
- Detailed command of global GAAP reporting requirements & experience with ASC606
- Experience leading an accounting team for a company with similar size (or larger) and complexity
- Excellent leadership, planning and team building skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, experience in effectively communicating key financial data to senior management, board or other outside partner
- Strong executional capability, a can-do attitude, ability to shift priorities quickly and effectively
- Proven ability to implement scalable processes and systems in a high-growth start-up corporate environment
- Knowledge of software and hardware accounting practices and business models preferred
- Proven leadership and commitment to recruiting, mentoring and training a diverse international team
- Demonstrated record of success in positions of increasing responsibility
- Reputation for financial acumen, business judgement and analytical ability
- Professional accounting qualification, CPA and bachelor's in Accountancy
What We Value
- Desire to learn and grow
- Bias towards action
- Team-oriented attitude, you derive joy from seeing others succeed
- Enthusiasm for, and interest in, how technology impacts the physical world we live in
- Sense of curiosity and challenge the status quo
As we hire across various locations within the USA we are required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role.
The range provided is broad and takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are reviewed when making a hiring decision, such as physical location/cost of living in that location, years of experience, skills, and other business needs.
It is not typical for a candidate to be hired at or near the top of the pay range and each compensation decision is dependent on each individual case. The base salary is one component of the total compensation package, which for some roles may include a target bonus, for some roles very competitive equity grant, and very generous benefits. While we believe competitive compensation is a critical aspect of you deciding to join us, we do hope you also spend time considering why our mission, purpose and values are right for you. We are creating something transformational here, and we hope you are as excited about the future as we are!
The estimated base salary range for this role is:
Karbon embraces diversity and inclusion, aligning with our values as a business. Research has shown that women and underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single criteria. If you've made it this far in the job description but your past experience doesn't perfectly align, we do encourage you to still apply. You could still be the right person for the role!
When we look for talent to join our team, we want unique, creative, and amazing people that align with values, and help us build a world-class product and company.
Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to who we are, and what has always made us tick.
We recruit and reward people based on capability and performance. We don't discriminate based on race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, physical or cognitive ability, and other diversity dimensions, that may hinder inclusion in the organization.
Generally, if you are a good person, we want to talk to you.
If there are any adjustments or accommodations that we can make to assist you during the recruitment process, and your journey at Karbon, contact us at people.support@karbonhq.com for a confidential discussion.
At this time, we request that agency referrals are not submitted for this position. We appreciate your understanding and encourage direct applications from interested candidates. Thank you!
