Client Implementation Controller

Summary

Join Propeller Industries as a Client Implementation Controller and play a pivotal role in onboarding new clients, transforming their financials, and deploying our best-in-class cloud-based applications. This hands-on position requires strong accounting and project management skills, excellent client communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. You will be responsible for overseeing the entire onboarding process, setting up cloud-based applications, developing accounting processes, and mentoring a team of accountants. The ideal candidate possesses extensive operational accounting experience, a deep understanding of cloud-based accounting applications, and a passion for process improvement. This remote position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Requirements

• At least 6/8+ years of operational accounting experience
• An undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance
• Experience with full close-cycle accounting
• Experience developing complex accounting processes and documentation
• Experience working in multiple General Ledger systems (QBO, QBD, Xero, Netsuite)
• Experience with cloud-based accounting applications (Bill.com, Tallie, Expensify)
• Working knowledge of inventory and inventory management systems (Dear, SOS Cin7)
• Experience collaborating with and managing a team
• Knowledge of consulting business model and tools in multi-client environment
• A passion for leveraging systems and driving process improvements
• Strong working knowledge of Excel

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients to develop an understanding of their team, business models and needs
• Deliver high quality client service to the CEOs and Founders within your portfolio of clients
• Partner with Propeller Directors and CFOs to manage client relationships
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients’ accounting questions and needs during the onboarding phase
• Oversee the successful progression of the new client onboarding process -- from the time a client signs with Propeller to the time they transition to a steady-state relationship
• Transform client financials to industry best practices and accrual standards
• Set up cloud-based applications including Bill.com and expense management software
• Lead the creation of month-end close processes and supporting schedules
• Develop and document complex accounting processes and scalable procedures with strong controls, including internal processes that impact the financials
• Oversee teams performing clean up, reconciliations, standard weekly and monthly accounting, and bookkeeping
• Work towards and ultimately deliver accurate consolidated financial statements
• Train client teams on best practices
• Mentor and develop a team of Propeller accountants by reviewing their work and ensuring adequate opportunities for training and new experiences
• Allocate and delegate work across the team to balance workload and training opportunities
• Partner with colleagues across the company and within the team to learn industry best practices and to implement and integrate new processes

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA and/or Big-4 experience a plus
• Expertise working with venture-backed start-ups a plus

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off and Holiday pay
• Comprehensive health benefits plus dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance
• HSA contribution
• Paid Family Leave
• 401k match
• Remote Work