Aircuity, Inc., a fast-growing technology leader in commercial building energy efficiency solutions, has an immediate opening for a talented Controller having the experience, leadership skills and a desire to work in a hands-on fashion. This position will play a critical role in supporting the doubling of our business in each of the next several years.
Aircuity is a leader in providing technology enabled commercial building energy efficiency. With the rising cost of energy and growing environmental concerns regarding greenhouse gas emissions, commercial building owners are challenged to find reliable technology solutions to help ensure that their buildings operate as energy efficiently and environmentally responsibly as possible without sacrificing occupant comfort, productivity or safety. Aircuity has combined an advanced building sensing technology with web-based building performance data acquisition & analysis to provide a building energy and environment information platform capable of supporting an array of energy performance solutions and services.
Controller is a central position with the company, involved directly in managing both financial and operational process and controls. The focus for this position is to provide management and support for Accounting and Operations teams, with a key involvement in seeking our tools and other best practices to enable growth. This position is instrumental in assuring an efficient operating environment for the Aircuity team, planning and organizing for many of the tasks that improve quality of life in this innovative and fast moving business culture. This position reports to the CFO and is based at the company headquarters in Newton MA.
Role:
The controller manages accounting operations of the company, include the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, building and supporting a comprehensive set of controls to mitigate risk, assure accuracy and GAAP compliance of the company’s reported financial results.
At Aircuity, the Controller will have deep domain expertise in accounting and financial planning as they relate to a combined service and product business model. They will have relevant experience in general business management, human resources, inventory management, order to cash cycle and related business systems. They will maintain corporate registration, manage the annual audit and confirm that period tax filings are timely and complete.
We are looking for someone who enjoys a focused and creative work environment and has a reputation for demonstrating initiative. Controller will work closely with senior management and have daily interaction with staff, customers and suppliers.
Responsibilities:
- Maintains and enforces a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
- Oversee the operations of the accounting department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department’s goals and objectives
- Oversee the accounting operations of subsidiary corporations, especially their control systems, transaction-processing operations, and policies and procedures
- Ensure that accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll functions are timely and accurate
- Maintain the chart of accounts
- Provide financial analyses as needed, in particular for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations
- Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for the annual audit
- Monitor debt levels and compliance with debt covenants
- Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
Background Sought:
- Interested and engaged individual that enjoys being at the center of a growing and fast paced organization.
- Background with client/customer support, including billing and troubleshooting for administrative issues.
- Desire to take charge of relevant business process, and champion internal efforts to support and improve on how Aircuity serves internal and external clients.
- Familiarity with managing vendors.
Competencies:
Leadership: Effective manager of people and able to set expectations and develop productive performance. Ability to implement best practices in business administration processes.
Team Orientation: Ability to work cross-functionally within the organization to identify and implement solutions and to achieve overall company goals and objectives.
Communication: Develops meaningful information to report and share within the company to keep co-workers and team abreast of progress against defined priorities; excellent communication, organizational and motivational skills; communicates clearly and effectively in writing, on phone, and in person. Diligent in communicating and following up with internal and external customers.
Problem Solving: Analyzes problems, identifies probable causes, researches and designs solutions and manages effective implementation. Is committed to finding the best answer within time constraints.
Quality: Tackles opportunities to improve the quality of processes, products, and service to customers (internal and external) through ongoing refinements in response to continuous feedback; emphasizes the importance of quality, organization, and excellence in the organization.
Preparation, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration, or equivalent business experience
- 10+ years of progressively responsible experience for a major company or division of a large corporation
- Preference will be given to candidates with the Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designations.
- Prior experience in a service or manufacturing company.
Working Conditions/Physical Demands:
- Normal office environment
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.
*External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case by case basis.
