Controller

Job description

Overview

Leepfrog Technologies, Inc. provides its CourseLeaf software to more than 450 of the nation's most academically complex colleges and universities to manage their academic catalogs, curriculum, section scheduling, registration, and syllabi management.

The Controller prepares and examines financial records of Leepfrog Technologies, Inc., ensuring their accuracy and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. They oversee the accounting operations of the finance department; provide guidance to and report directly to the CFO; and often work with an outside CPA firm to prepare financial statements and tax returns at the end of the year. The Controller prepares external financial statements and other internal financial reports for management and is a financial information source for managers and executives. Responsibilities also include tracking and reporting trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred. They will analyze and predict future revenues and expenses.

Duties

* Work with managers and executives to develop an interactive budget to attain the financial goals of the organization.
* Provide necessary information to managers and executives on the financial resources required to fund the short-term operational goals and the long-term strategy of the organization.
* Provide financial information and analysis to executives and managers for proposed plans and alternatives.
* Monitor departmental and organizational expenses and revenues in relation to the developed budget and communicate regularly or ad hoc the status of budgeted amounts.
* Provide cost analysis, fiscal allocation, and benefits and costs studies as requested.
* Examine financial documents for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations.
* Keep informed of any financial commitments made by the Company to ensure those commitments are satisfied. This may include, but is not limited to: leases, capital purchases, distributions, loans, and other financial endeavors considered.
* Perform cost-benefit analyses of alternative financial methods.
* Review expense plans of the departments while working with managers.
* Analyze the cost savings for considered changes in operation and the increase in profits from a short-term and long-term prospective.
* Analyze and recommend accounting software for future growth.
* Develop and implement financial controls.
* Direct the operation of the Accounting Department.
* Provide accounting for all fixed assets.
* Protect the organization's value by keeping information fully confidential.
* Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
* Other duties as assigned.

Skills

* Excellent oral and written communication: clear, concise, professional communication. Able to communicate across a wide range of internal and external audiences. This includes translating/ explaining what information means and how it can be used.
* Demonstrated ability to get results through others: observe, receive, and otherwise obtain information from all relevant sources.
* Establish and maintain professional relationships: develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintain them over time.
* An ability to think ahead, prioritize, and plan over a prescribed future time span.
* The ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and be strategic: establish long-range objectives and specify the actions to achieve them.
* Exercise independent judgment. Work autonomously.
* Analyze financial data as it is influenced or dependent upon different factors.
* High competency in MS Excel (and other MS Office software), and accounting software.
* Demonstrate ability to be accurate with an attention to detail and an aptitude for numbers.
* Maintain current knowledge of ever-changing Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and implement such changes as appropriate.
* Stay current on any changing income tax laws and regulations on the federal, state, and local levels.
* Have the ability to determine the income tax and sales tax nexus of other states and countries.
* Be current on any laws and regulations related to payroll taxes. Ensure that compliance of such laws is maintained by the payroll vendor including payroll tax laws and regulations in all states in which Leepfrog has employees.
* Be very knowledgeable of payroll benefits compliance and accounting. Be certain the deferrals and company expenses are reconciled with administrators' monthly balance for benefits, e.g., HSA, Section 125 deferrals, health, dental, life, disability plans, etc. Keep all deferrals and company expenses for the retirement plans in compliance with all applicable regulations. Perform routine testing of the correctness of withholdings and other payroll credits in force.

Qualifications

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, a minimum of a bachelor's degree in accounting, and a CPA designation are required. At least a combined 10 years of experience in accounting, auditing, or other financial reporting and analytics. A minimum of five years' experience in corporate taxation and research. Experience working with tax authorities at the federal and state level is a plus. Past management of employees is required.

Physical Requirements

Generally, the Controller position is considered sedentary and will spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers. The Controller is located in a busy, open area office, and will be faced with constant interruptions.