**Who We Are:** We’re builders, entrepreneurs, and problem-solvers who draw
our inspiration from the incredible leaders we serve. Nearly 15 years ago, we
set out to find a better way to help the country’s leading startups navigate
the financial hazards that follow their first institutional funding. Today,
Propeller’s 350+ full-time professionals on three continents are proud to be
considered the premier finance and accounting partner to many of the most
iconic emerging companies across the CPG, E-commerce, Technology, Crypto, and
Professional Services industries. We are more than just an outsourced CFO and
accounting provider; we are a growth partner for our clients. With a best-in-
class technology platform, coupled with unparalleled data and workflow
optimization tools, we give founders the visibility and confidence to make
smarter decisions.
**Title:** Controller, Growth Stage
**Reports To** : Pod GM, Growth Stage
**Role Overview**
* Team Management
* * Oversight of engagement team including US and International based personnel
* * Delegates works to ensure and efficient and cost-effective use of resources
* * Provides mentorship and identifies opportunities for development
* * Manages utilization and client load across US and International based personnel
* * Actively involved in professional development to increase technical competencies and skills for group and firm
* * Seeks to improve quality throughout vertical to ensure a high quality deliverable
* P&L Management
* * Optimize margins and efficiency of business unit
* * Client pipeline
* * Collaborate closely with Business Development, CFO team, and Customer Experience Team
* * Integrate with Early Warning process to actively avoid escalations
* Quality Control
* * Work with QC team to ensure a high quality deliverable to ensure client satisfaction
* * Periodic review of client files for learning opportunities and develop best practices
* Technical Competencies
* * CPA preferred
* * 5 – 7 years of experience working with multiple clients in the start up space
* * Strong understanding of financial reporting
* * Audit experience a plus
* * Industry Knowledge
* * \- CPG
* * \- - Strong understanding of inventory flow
* * \- - Comfortable with DTC and wholesale sales channels
* * \- - Understanding of ASC 606 and revenue recognition
* * \- - Familiar with sales tax implications/obligations
* * \- - Able to distinguish between COGs and Opex related items
* * \- Tech/SaaS
* * \- - Comfortable with revenue waterfall and deferred revenue
* * \- - Understanding of ASC 606 and revenue recognition
* * \- - Familiar with sales tax implications/obligations
* * \- - Able to identify which costs can be capitalized, allocated to COGS and Opex
* Scalability
* * Maintain/develop professional development opportunities to allow for expanded verticals
* * Create growth and development opportunities for Growth Stage personnel
* Client Management & Engagement
* * Proactively ensure a high client satisfaction
* * Extend client lifecycle and seek upsell opportunities
* * Develop scope and service offerings for potential Growth Stage clients
* * Involved in client conversion cycle
* * \- Scoping
* * \- Pitch
* * \- SOW
**DEI Statement:** At Propeller Industries, we encourage our employees and our
clients to bring their true selves to the organization. We believe that a
diverse team enables us to cultivate and improve upon our culture of inclusion
and collaboration. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome the
contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions,
culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of
origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, religion, disability, sexual
orientation, and beliefs. So however you identify and whatever your
background, we encourage you to apply for this role if you share our passion
for helping great entrepreneurs build great companies. We look forward to
meeting you!
**Salary range:** $100,000 - $115,000 plus bonus, benefits and 401k match
**Current Benefits Offered:** Generous Paid Time Off and Holiday pay,
Comprehensive health benefits plus dental, vision, short and long-term
disability, and life insurance. HSA contribution, Paid Family Leave, 401k
match and Remote Work. We also help you grow in your professional life.
