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Responsibilities
Collecting and reporting financial data in compliance with GAAP
Overseeing timely and efficient monthly and annual financial close
Overseeing payroll, accounts receivable and accounts payable as well as billing and collections
Ensure revenue recognition and sales contracts comply with ASC 606 accounting standard
Establishing, monitoring and enforcing policies and procedures
Establishing, monitoring and enforcing internal controls to protect assets
Managing banking relationships, maximizing return, and limiting risk, on cash
Smooth and accurate processing of all business transactions: payroll, AR, AP, equity, etc.
Managing auditor relationships and ensuring smooth annual audit process
Working with external legal counsel to advise business on commercial contracts
Handling insurance and risk management policies
Selection and maintenance of financial software
Own tax compliance and developing proactive tax strategies
Complying with federal, state, and local legal requirements
Ensuring timely and accurate administration of equity compensation transactions and completing periodic equity valuation analyses
Contributing to the broader organization, designing processes where needed
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with BenchPrep policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training employees, assigning and directing work, performance reviews rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Qualification
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Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Comfortable leading teams through ambiguity and be a champion of change
Demonstrated ability to build and lead high performing teams
Experience with complex technical accounting matters
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Preferred
8+ years of relevant experience, including Big 4 public accounting experience and public market exposure
Experience with SaaS business model and in particular subscription-based revenue recognition
Benefits
Medical and ancillary benefits
Potential for yearly bonus
Stipends for work-from-home expenses
Flexible paid time off (our version of unlimited PTO)
Annual professional development stipend dollars
Competitive base salary
Company
BenchPrep
BenchPrep offers a learner success platform to improve engagement and outcomes for learners.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$28.2MKey Investors
New Enterprise Associates
2019-01-15Series C· $20M
2012-07-03Series B· $6M
2010-12-01Series A· $2.2M
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