Outlast · 7 hours ago
Controller
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expOutlast is transforming the recyclables trade through technology, aiming to optimize the customer experience and promote recycling. They are seeking a highly motivated Controller to lead accounting operations, manage the accounting team, and ensure the financial health of the company.
Renewables & Environment
Responsibilities
Lead the monthly close process, ensuring accurate journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements
Maintain the general ledger and ensure proper recognition of revenues, expenses, accruals, and reserves
Review and present monthly financials with the CFO, investigating and explaining key variances
Develop, implement, and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors and banks
Partner with senior leadership and FP&A in budgeting, forecasting, and key financial analyses
Oversee AP, ensuring invoices are accurate, approved, and paid within terms while optimizing working capital
Oversee billing and cash application processes to ensure timely and accurate recognition of customer receipts
Identify opportunities for efficiency and automation within QuickBooks and related systems
Reconcile bank accounts monthly and monitor daily cash transactions
Prepare weekly borrowing base certificates and support cash flow management
Facilitate and approve banking transactions in coordination with the CFO
Oversee payroll accounting and related accruals in partnership with HR
Ensure payroll liability accounts and benefit-related expenses are accurate and reconciled
Coordinate tax filings and payments across federal, state, and local jurisdictions
Manage tax exemption processes and compliance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA strongly preferred
5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role
Proven ability to manage the monthly close, lead audits, and build accounting processes for scale
Strong technical knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and compliance requirements
Hands-on experience with QuickBooks and proficiency with Microsoft Office and G-Suite; SQL a plus
Highly detail-oriented with excellent organizational and analytical skills
Effective communicator with the ability to work collaboratively across functions
Comfortable balancing tactical execution with strategic thinking
Company
Outlast
Outlast develops digital space and solution for efficent buying, selling, and trading of recyclable materials.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.25M2019-04-01Pre Seed· $0.25M
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