Controller

About The Weather Company

The Weather Company is the world’s leading weather provider, helping people and businesses make more informed decisions and take action in the face of weather. Together with advanced technology and AI, The Weather Company’s high-volume weather data, insights, advertising, and media solutions across the open web help people, businesses, and brands around the world prepare for and harness the power of weather in a scalable, privacy-forward way. The world’s most accurate forecaster globally, the company reaches hundreds of enterprise clients and more than 360 million monthly active users via its digital properties from The Weather Channel (weather.com) and Weather Underground (wunderground.com).

Job Brief

The Financial Controller/CAO is a crucial member of our senior management team, reporting to The Chief Financial Officer. This role requires an engaged and collaborative leader with a balance of strategy, analytical skills, and a proven track record in financial management.

The Impact You'll Make

• Oversee all activities of the controllership function including general ledger, month-end close process and consolidation, accounts payable, procurement, and treasury.
• Establish and maintain corporate accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance with US GAAP and other laws/regulations.
• Build and maintain the internal control environment (processes, policies, and standard operating procedures) and ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Oversee and direct the preparation of reports that summarize business results (revenue, expense, and earnings) and financial position (balance sheet and cash flow).
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
• Manage the international entities to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting from all operations.
• Provide leadership and oversight for treasury function, accounts receivable, billings and collections.
• Closely monitor working capital position and future requirements
• Ensure cost and expense control procedures are in place; analyze cash flow and expenses to guide the executive team.
• Build the overall capability and champion a culture of continuous improvement. Set priorities and goals for the department.
• Develop and lead internal and external accounting resources.
• Manage external auditors and ensure completeness of all documentation required for annual financial and statutory audits.
• Interface with Francisco Partners. Work with the CFO, VP FP&A, and other members of senior leadership and the executive team to prepare board and investor materials.
• Support the CFO and executive team on key financial and technical accounting decisions.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks
  
  

What You've Accomplished

• 10+ years’ experience in Accounting, 3-5+ years’ experience as a Controller/CAO
• Flexibility and adaptability to setting up a new NetSuite environment to full production operations.
• Robust knowledge of financial management and strategy development.
• Experience working in digital media companies is preferred
• Proficiency with NetSuite is preferred
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA required
  
  

TWCo Benefits/Perks

• Progressive family plan benefits
• Benefits effective day 1 of employment include competitive 401K match with no vesting requirement, national health, dental, and vision plans.
• Generous home office reimbursements for all employees (hybrid and remote)
• An opportunity to work for a global and industry-leading technology company
• Impactful work in a collaborative environment
• Remote work options/flexibility
• Variety of medical insurance options including a $0 cost premium employee coverage