Description

The Corporate controller will oversee our accounting and regulatory financial reporting operations, delivering high quality systems, processes, and controls for accurate, timely, and efficient processing of transactions, close, and statutory obligations. With solid knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations, including Sarbanes-Oxley, the controller will partner with auditors, the audit committee, Renren executive management, and other leadership to set priorities, solve problems, and assure compliance with regulatory reporting requirements.

Responsibilities 

• Guide financial decisions by developing and monitoring compliance with policies and procedures and new accounting pronouncements

• Administer and optimize the financial close including consolidation of the business’ multi-national operations, stand-alone businesses, and equity investments which include Variable Interest Entities (VIEs)

• Prepare, analyze, and interpret balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow

• Oversee cadence and procedures to prepare all SEC financial reports including the 10-K and 10-Qs

• Coordinate and prepare internal and external financial statements

• Perform evaluations and financial risk assessments, defining the desired control framework

• Implement key controls and facilitate control gap intervention strategies

• Coordinate and record investments and maintain fixed asset records

• Evaluate, interpret, and implement Renren Accounting policies

• Coordinate activities of external auditors

• Assess current accounting operations, develop continuous improvement roadmap, and implement including the selection and implementation of a new accounting system

• Assure the company’s accounting system will scale with the business and meet future needs

• Develop and monitor the business’ key performance metrics

• Oversee statutory reporting, frequently including tax planning and compliance

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a similar field

• At least seven years' progressive experience in finance and accounting including former experience as a controller or assistant controller

• Experience in a public company and fulfilling calendar driven reporting obligations. 

• Advanced competency in financial management and accounting software

• In-depth knowledge of accounting standards and industry regulations

• Experience consolidating entities with several legal entities

• Expertise and aptitude optimizing financial operations and increasing profitability

• Superb organizational and time management abilities

• Experience with international operations and related statutory and tax filings

• CPA or equivalent accreditation