Controller, Accounting

Alto is seeking an experienced Controller to lead our corporate accounting team. This role reports to the VP of Accounting and manages a team of 12.

The Controller is a critically important position with responsibility for the accuracy and reliability of our financial information. The ideal candidate has implemented and managed best practices when it comes to running a high functioning accounting department and can serve as a thought partner on strategic financial decisions for the business while also being hands-on and willing to dig into the details alongside the team.

This role is well suited to someone who enjoys problem-solving, process improvement, leveraging technology, and thinking both strategically and tactically. The ability to communicate clearly, build relationships cross-functionally, and lead with integrity will be key to success in this role.

Accelerate your Career as You:

• Lead Alto’s accounting team and processes; manage and develop the team with energetic leadership that fosters an environment of professional development and productivity
• Direct, plan, and supervise staff responsible for all operational accounting functions such as revenue, inventory, fixed assets, AR, AP, treasury, payroll, and GL close
• Streamline and implement accounting policies, procedures, and best practices to make continued improvements in the speed and accuracy of Alto’s financial information
• Manage relationships and services provided by third parties such as offshore accountants, tax preparers, and external auditors
• Provide leadership and support for financial software implementations, upgrades, and/or integrations as needed
• Collaborate with internal development teams to ensure in house software systems appropriately record and report financial transactions
• Support potential corporate transactions including capital raises or M&A integrations (systems and financial) as needed

A Bit About You:

Minimum Qualifications:

• CPA license, 10 years in accounting, and 3 years as a Controller (or equivalent)
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, especially inventory and revenue accounting
• Strong critical thinking skills and able to communicate key points clearly and concisely
• Very detail-oriented, responsive, tech-savvy, operationally focused, and a good cross-functional business partner
• Curiosity and desire to implement scalable and efficient processes and ideas, with experience putting this into practice
• Willingness and ability to coach, mentor, and develop team members and help them realize their full potential

Preferred Qualifications: 

• 5 years audit experience at a “Big 4” or large regional firm
• Start-up or high-growth experience, with an entrepreneurial attitude
• Experience working in pharmacy or healthcare-related industries
• Tech savvy with an aptitude for automation and system-based solutions
• Proficiency with Sage Intacct, Netsuite, Coupa, ADP, and/or Carta a plus

Additional Physical Job Requirements: 

• Read English, comprehend, and follow simple oral and written instructions.  The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.  Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.  Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and making fine discriminations in sound.
• The ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds (e.g., phone conversations)
• Frequent repeating motions required to operate a computer that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Sedentary work: Sitting most of the time, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Walking and standing are required only occasionally. 

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