Global Controller

Company Description

At Revalize, we build the software and technology that powers sales of manufactured, complex products. Our customers rely on our software to select and sell everything from commercial ovens, to specialized pumps and valves, to grain elevators, and more. We are the global leader in sector-specific software solutions that help manufacturers optimize revenue operations through design applications, engineering simulations, product selection, CPQ, PIM, visualization, and data analytics.

Headquartered in Jacksonville, FL, we serve over 8,000 customers across the globe.

Revalize is a portfolio company of TA Associates.

Job Description

The Global Controller is a key financial partner to the CFO and is globally responsible for financial accounting practices and policies, the maintenance of fiscal records, and the preparation of financial reports. This role will oversee the timely monthly close of the General Ledger, consolidation and reporting of financial results, coordination of audits, and the development of and compliance to internal controls. The Global Controller will also support due diligence and integration for acquisitions; as well as have responsibility for building, managing, and developing a team of accountants.

Responsibilities

Operational Excellence (40%)

• Deliver consistent operational improvement within the accounting function, including rightsizing of global staff
• Deliver and improve monthly close of the general ledger
• Oversee global treasury operations to ensure appropriate local cash balances and assist in the delivery of a weekly cash forecast
• Implement global AR cash collection best practices and performance metrics
• Provide accurate and timely financial information and insights to support the preparation of financial reporting packages 

Compliance & Reporting (30%). Establish and enforce global accounting policies

• Establish and ensure compliance with the Company’s global accounting policies and internal controls
• Efficiently implement the adoption of new accounting guidance (e.g. ASC 606, ASC 842)
• Coordinate global and local statutory audits, including the preparation of financial statements and footnotes
• Maintain country, state, and local tax compliance
• Ensure appropriate reporting of financial performance (including pro forma adjustments) and covenant compliance per the Company’s credit agreement

M&A Engine (20%). Support the evaluation and integration of acquisitions

• Lead the planning and execution of rapidly integrating acquired companies’ accounting teams and processes to achieve target outcomes
• Drive integration of acquired entities into the Company’s ERP system
• Show sound judgement in integrating decisions for billing and other accounting processes into core company processes
• Recreate assets and other data elements from disparate sources to create go-forward records
• Support 3rd parties in the preparation of opening balance sheets and purchase price accounting entries

Company Leader (10%).

• Earn confidence of Leadership Team and key operators consistently demonstrating a combination of strategic mindfulness, disciplined execution, delivery of results, and timely communication/engagement on key areas of responsibility

Organization Structure

• Reports to CFO
• Direct reports include team members representing: Accounting & Order Management in both the US and EMEA

Qualifications

Required Qualifications for Consideration

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting
• CPA
• 15 years of experience serving in progressive accounting roles
• Software Developer/SaaS experience
• Manage teams of at least 20
• ERP system expertise – NetSuite preferred
• Expansive accounting experience
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally 6-8x/year

Skills & Other Requirements

1. Business savvy

• Clear understanding of the software business model and growth drivers
• Successful at organizing, developing, and leading teams to meet targets
• Experience in PE-backed environment.
• Clear understanding of accounting concepts and principles

2. Analytical

• Expertise at tracking, analyzing, and interpreting relevant data and metrics
• Expertise in aligning financial and business metrics to support business strategy and growth
• Sweats the details on planning – works backward from an objective to set and accomplish appropriate milestones. Strong attention to detail
• Takes a bottoms-up approa