The Controller is responsible for the Accounting functions of this 18-month old and exciting venture capital-backed start-up company located in Irvine, California and will be involved with internal and external reporting of financial information.

Candidate must be technically talented, hands on, and able to close the books efficiently.

The Controller will be responsible for establishing and implementing accounting/financial strategies, systems, and processes.

Ideal candidate will have broad accounting experiences in both large and small companies (venture-backed start-up company experience a plus), a customer-focused attitude, and a commitment to getting the job done.

Controller will prepare financial analysis including the preparation of the monthly forecast, annual budget, cash flow forecasts and budget to actual reporting.

The Company will also be participating in numerous government grants and funding initiatives, thus direct experience in government accounting procedure, overhead rate establishment and reporting is a plus.

This position will be an individual contributor, reporting directly to the CFO. · We put a focus on a culture where every single person feels excited about building this company.

The team is incentivized to do well and were heavily invested in the future of each person.

We realize talented people have options, and those who choose to work with us mean the world to us. We want you to grow professionally, have a lot of fun and be surrounded by the best.

Responsibilities: Manage the full-cycle preparation, review and reporting of monthly financial statements and supporting data for government grants in collaboration with remote business leaders.

Prepare month-end close including oversight of month-end journal entries and reviewing reconciliation of Balance Sheet accounts.

Provide monthly financial impact on a project by project reporting basis.

In conjunction with the CFO, prepare monthly budget vs. actual reports.

Assist CFO in preparation of financial report for corporate Board Meetings.

Assist CFO in driving annual planning and budgeting process, gathering inputs from all internal stakeholders, and summarizing results.

Review current accounting policies and procedures and propose and implement revised strategies and processes.

Perform analysis of GAAP accounting pronouncement for applicability to transactions and future corporate endeavors.

In conjunction with the CFO, primary interface for both audit and tax relationships.

Preparation of local tax filings where necessary or oversee input.

Provide analysis and timely response to tax assessments and tax notices.

Assist CFO in preparation of reports required for 409(a) valuation.

Primary liaison for banking relationships.

Provide oversight of cash management including interest.

Oversee Accounts Receivables.

Responsible for wire transfer oversight.

Assist in preparation of government grant proposals.

· Ensure compliance of government accounting rules including time-tracking and overhead rate analysis.

· Perform monthly analysis on a project by project basis.

· Perform monthly submission of grant advance or reimbursement requests.

· In conjunction with Companys legal counsel, ensure proper tracking of the Companys stock option awards.

· Record and account for all corporate equity transactions including venture rounds of funding, warrant issuance, and FAS123R accounting.

Primary interface with third party HR provider, ensure proper inputs of payroll, benefits and compliance.

Key contact for third party service providers such as Exchange Hosting services for Outlook, web conferencing and cell phone services.

Establish significant corporate policies such as Travel & Entertainment, and purchasing.

Requirements Must have 10+ years solid Accounting Experience with minimum prior experience as an Assistant Controller.

BS in Accounting, MBA a plus.

CPA license a must, with solid understanding of GAAP-related principles and government contract accounting experience preferred.

Meticulous on documentation, processes and procedures.

Customer focused and ready to dive in. Excellent communication skills and strong team attitude.

Excellent problem-solving skills and continuous improvement mentality.

Previous supervisory experience and ability to develop personnel.

Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Ability to take ownership of tasks and see them through to completion Experience with Audits and preparation of Corporate Tax or demonstration of understanding the tax process.

Computer Knowledge: Accounting systems (Quickbooks preferred), Reporting tools, Advanced MS Excel and MS Word Must have impeccable verbal and written skills.

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