Financial Controller

About Us:

Zipit is an Internet of Things (IoT) Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) and a subscription billing company with over a decade of experience. Our mission is to help customers overcome the challenges of bringing new IoT solutions to market by providing reliable, secure platforms and enabling groundbreaking digital experiences.

We work with leading cellular carrier networks to connect solutions and offer a range of products, including Zipit Connectivity Services, a Connectivity Management Platform, and Billing Solutions. Our services are used by a wide range of clients, from Fortune 500 companies to high-impact startups, across numerous industries such as agriculture, consumer electronics, and transportation. Zipit is headquartered in Greenville, SC, and is now part of the Wireless Logic Group.

Role Overview:

Zipit, a member of the Wireless Logic Group, is looking for an experienced and strategic Director of Finance to join our team in the United States. This role will be instrumental in personally executing the financial operations of our US and Canadian entities, providing critical, hands-on financial leadership, and acting as a key partner to the leadership team. The successful candidate must have a strong background in detailed accounting and will be the primary executor of core accounting functions.

Your Mission & Responsibilities:

Financial Leadership & Strategy:

• Serve as the key financial partner to the US leadership team, providing strategic financial guidance and analysis.
• Personally perform the development and execution of financial strategy, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow projections.
• Provide financial insights to support business decision-making, drive growth initiatives, and manage risk, ensuring management reporting needs are prioritized.

Accounting & Reporting:

• Execute all aspects of the accounting function, ensuring compliance with US GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and IFRS.
• Lead the entire financial close process, including the hands-on execution of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close procedures.
• Prepare and deliver accurate and timely financial statements and management reports.
• Oversee the annual audit process and act as the primary liaison with external auditors.

Consolidation:

• Personally perform the financial consolidation of the Canadian subsidiary into the US and Group accounts.
• Collaborate closely with the Group finance team to ensure accurate and consistent monthly reporting.
• Partner with the Group Data team to enhance visibility and analysis of key revenue and cost drivers.

Treasury & Cash Management:

• Lead cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning in close partnership with the Group Head of Treasury.
• Manage banking relationships, oversee payment processes, and monitor foreign exchange (FX) exposures.

Tax & Compliance:

• Ensure full compliance with US and Canadian tax regulations, including income tax and sales tax.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors to manage the company's tax structure effectively.
• Uphold strong internal controls and policies in line with regulatory and corporate governance standards.

The Secret Sauce:

• A career path that demonstrates a strong foundation in hands-on, detailed accounting, progressing into a senior finance leadership role. This is not a finance management-only position; the candidate must be a skilled and adept accountant.
• Extensive, hands-on experience with accounting systems, with a strong ability to use report writer capabilities to extract and analyze financial data for management.
• Proven hands-on experience with Microsoft Excel for modeling and reporting is mandatory, and a preference for direct experience with QuickBooks.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS, with an understanding that the primary focus is on internal management reporting needs.
• Experience in a similar multi-national organization with foreign subsidiary consolidation.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, translating complex financial data into actionable insights for non-finance colleagues.
• A track record of mentoring and developing a small but high-performing finance team.

What Will Make You Shine At Zipit:

• You're a proactive partner: You don't just report numbers, you help drive the business forward with your insights.
• You're a problem solver: You see challenges as opportunities and have a knack for simplifying complex financial issues.
• You're a clear communicator: You can translate complex financial data into actionable information for non-finance colleagues.
• You lead by example: You foster a culture of accuracy, integrity, and continuous improvement within the finance team.

Why Come Work With Us?

Here’s why we’re confident you’ll love being part of our team:

• 🚀 The chance to join a creative, entrepreneurial company where bold ideas are celebrated.
• 🎓 Ongoing support, and the tools to help you thrive and grow in your role.
• ❤️ We’re a company with heart. We genuinely care about our people and make sure everyone feels valued, respected, and part of the family.

Benefits Of Being Part Of The Team:

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Professional development opportunities.

Ok, I'm Interested, What’s Next?

Thank you so much for your interest in Zipit, we appreciate the time and emotion that goes into an application. We will review all applications within five working days and be in touch with those who have been shortlisted to the next stage. Unfortunately, due to volume we are not able to get back to everyone individually so if you have not heard back from us unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion but would love to stay in touch for future opportunities.

Overview of interview process at Zipit:

• Tele Interview – Meet the people team😊
• 1st Interview (Virtual) - Meet your manager 😀
• Final Stage (Face to Face) – Get to know the role😁
• If you require reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, please let us know. We will work together to best meet your needs.

How we work?

We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home. We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process, but we are currently excited to have our employees experience our office culture as much as possible.

Zipit unites and brings people together. We accomplish this when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture we aim to reflect the world’s diverse voices both internally and externally to ensure success in our mission.

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