Director, Controller

About Airship

Airship helps brands master mobile-first customer experiences to build lasting relationships and accelerate business growth.

Since 2009, Airship’s has enabled thousands of the world’s leading brands to be at the forefront of the customer experience revolution with industry-first support for push notifications, in-app messages and mobile wallet boarding passes — all of which are now the norm in elevating experiences everywhere. 

Today, the Airship Experience Platform provides an end-to-end solution for unifying experiences across apps, websites and all channels, including email, SMS, mobile wallet and more. Its no-code Experience Editor and Journeys AI solutions enables marketers and product managers to get work done in minutes instead of months, capturing more value across the entire customer lifecycle without ongoing developer support. 

With the Airship Experience Platform and App Store Optimization technology and expertise, brands now have a complete set of solutions to optimize the entire customer lifecycle – from the point of discovery to loyalty – driving greater value for everyone involved. 

We invite you to be part of our journey in building products and delivering services that touch millions of customers around the world every day.

To learn more about us, visit www.airship.com, read our blog or follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook.

About You
As the Director, Controller, you will report directly to the CFO and play a key role in the management team. You’ll be responsible for overseeing the company’s day-to-day financial operations, including Accounting, Banking and Cash Management, General Ledger, Taxes, Insurance, AR/AP, Fixed Assets, and Payroll. Additionally, you will manage financial audits and regulatory filings, driving compliance and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statement close processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP, statutory guidelines, and internal policies.
• Oversee account reconciliations, credit card processing, fixed assets, accounts payable, and payroll activities.
• Partner with the financial systems team to identify and implement process improvements and automation within accounting functions, enhancing operational efficiency.
• Develop, implement, and enforce financial policies, procedures, and internal controls, with a focus on driving continuous process improvement.
• Manage, develop, and mentor a high-performance accounting team, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal tax reporting requirements and filings, ensuring timely and accurate tax submissions.
• Oversee the annual audit process and coordinate with external auditors to ensure the successful completion of audits.
• Manage tax filings, including state, local, and international entity requirements, as necessary.
• Support global expansion efforts, working closely with legal and regulatory teams to build an international reporting structure.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams in Regulatory, Legal, and Tax departments on strategic initiatives.
• Manage ad hoc projects as needed, ensuring successful completion despite competing priorities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration with an Accounting emphasis preferred; CPA required.
• 8-10+ years of progressive experience in Accounting and Finance roles, with a strong understanding of operational accounting, reporting, and financial management.
• 3+ years of experience as a Corporate Controller or in a senior accounting leadership role.
• Big 4 accounting firm audit experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience in managing monthly and quarterly closes, financial statement reporting, and compliance with GAAP and statutory guidelines.
• Strong system implementation experience, with proficiency in Netsuite preferred.
• Proactive and independent, with a demonstrated ability to drive process improvements, best practices, and efficiency.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills with the ability to navigate competing priorities.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage at all levels across the organization.

Work Location & Travel Requirements

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