Description We are on the lookout for an adept VP - Corporate Controller to join our team in the retail industry, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In this role, you will be managing a large team within the finance department, overseeing the financial close processes, and liaising with the executive team. This role provides a long term contract employment opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of accounting and finance professionals

• Manage and oversee the month-end and quarter-end financial closing process

• Liaise with the executive team, including VP Finance, CFO, and other departments, requiring excellent communication skills and executive presence

• Oversee accounts payable, tax, procurement, technical accounting, and general ledger teams

• Handle the financial affairs of a public SaaS company with a substantial revenue base

• Utilize your experience with SaaS and subscription models

• Apply your skills and knowledge gained from Big 4 public accounting experience

• Leverage your CPA certification and public company experience to manage financial functions effectively. Requirements • Proven experience in a senior finance role within the retail industry

• Strong knowledge and experience with SaaS

• Prior experience in a public company environment

• Hold a valid CPA license

• Experience with a Big 4 Accounting Firm

• Demonstrated leadership and team management abilities

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

• Strong understanding of business finance and performance metrics

• Proficiency in financial software and databases

• Ability to strategize and solve problems

• Strong ethical standards and high levels of integrity

• Ability to create and monitor budgets

• Understanding of data analysis and forecasting

• Strong organizational and planning skills

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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