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Fortis Games · 3 hours ago

Controller

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Fortis Games is an innovative game development company focused on creating engaging gaming experiences and fostering a sense of community. The Controller will oversee accounting operations, ensure compliance with financial regulations, and implement process improvements, all while leading a global team and managing relationships with external partners.

GamingPC GamesVideo Games

Responsibilities

Establish and manage accounting workflows, including financial reporting, general ledger accounting (month-end close), revenue operations, and payroll

Lead global accounting and reporting teams, optimizing and automating accounting processes to drive a faster monthly/quarterly close

Own, develop, and improve internal controls, policies, and infrastructure to support business growth in partnership with Las Vegas Sands

Ensure accounting policies and procedures conform to US GAAP, IFRS, and SEC reporting requirements, reviewing SOX risk control matrices periodically

Manage monthly and annual close efforts, including the creation and preparation of consolidated financial statements

Oversee the setup and management of new international entities and local statutory compliance

Manage relationships with external entities such as tax authorities, auditors, banking partners, and accountants

Manage the revenue recognition process and protocols, ensuring compliance with GAAP and any reporting requirements

Oversee the setup and management of various revenue streams, utilizing appropriate software and reporting tools

Support third-party publishing with auditable royalty accounting and reporting

Build strong relationships with Las Vegas Sands business partners and Fortis executive leadership

Collaborate with our parent company on tax and treasury matters

Work with other teams within Fortis finance and Las Vegas Sands corporate accounting and finance teams to improve reporting and systems integrations

Strategically lead, manage, and develop a global remote-first team, ensuring the right talent is in place in the right locations and time zones to meet business needs cost-effectively

Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement, aligning team capabilities with organizational goals and industry advancements

Support merger and acquisition due diligence and integration

Qualification

CPA designationTechnical accounting expertiseRevenue recognitionInternational entity managementFinancial reportingInternal control designSoftware proficiencyProcess optimizationTeam managementCross-functional collaboration

Required

A minimum of 10 years' experience, with a blend of public accounting and private industry experience, including 2-3+ years at a public accounting firm, preferably Big 4; CPA designation required

Demonstrated experience as a Head / Senior Director of Accounting at a publicly traded company or a similar senior-level accounting role

Significant experience in software revenue recognition

Demonstrated strength in technical accounting and the ability to translate technical accounting concepts into digestible vernacular that non-accountants can absorb and apply to their business elements

Experience in internal control design and financial process optimization with significant technical accounting expertise

Proven track record of cross-functional relationships across organizations, with strong team management, organizational leadership skills, and ability to drive projects to completion

Experience in a fast-growing environment, ideally in the gaming and/or technology sectors, with a history of developing and implementing accounting policies, procedures, controls, and financial reporting requirements

Hands-on proficiency with Cloudsuite, Adaptive Insights, Ariba, Zip, Looker, or equivalent systems

Effective cross-functional partner, with the ability to simply communicate complex financial concepts to stakeholders across the organization

Preferred

Experience in software revenue recognition for the games industry or an adjacent business is strongly preferred

International entity experience, including setting up international entities preferred

Experience in a divisional finance role of a publicly traded and/or regulated entity is preferred but not required

Experience in segment reporting is a plus

Benefits

We strongly believe we are changing how games studios operate and at the core of what we do is making great games that create a connected community

We're not just about making Games Where You Belong. We're also about building communities where our people belong. That's why Fortis is a thriving environment that celebrates diversity, embraces inclusivity, and fosters growth.

Build and grow with a seasoned team of accomplished talent who have left an impactful mark in their disciplines, both in and out of gaming