GovPilot - Controller

About Us

In the United States, nearly 40,000 local governments grapple with the challenges of managing critical processes, often relying on outdated approaches. Recognizing these hurdles, GovPilot has pioneered a groundbreaking, cloud-based platform with a singular mission: to empower local governments to operate at their peak efficiency. GovPilot serves as a repository of best practices, achieving this by standardizing, digitizing, and consolidating over 125 local government processes into a unified, integrated system. The GovPilot platform was constructed through valuable insight and feedback from subject matter experts in local government agencies across the United States.

About You

Are you an experienced Controller looking for a new challenge and an opportunity to advance your skills and career in a great working environment. If you are an ambitious, multitasking go-getter able to thrive in the fast-paced environment, we have the perfect job for you!

We are looking for an experienced Controller who will be our first financial go-to expert and play an integral role in closely monitoring a company's financial health.

About the Role

The controller will handle high-level accounting, managerial accounting, and oversee the financial activities of the company. As head of the accounting department, the controller will manage and supervise all aspects of accounting from payroll to tax compliance. To be successful in this role, you should have in-depth knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and experience with risk management. The Controller will work with COO & CEO to develop internal control policies, procedures, and financial planning as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of accounting, billing, financial statements, general ledger, cost accounting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, tax compliance, inventory accounting, cost accounting, and revenue recognition
• Maintain documented system of accounting policies and operations
• Oversee payments of all accounts; ensuring all accounts are paid on time
• Process accounts and collecting payments
• Oversee all payments made for debts, bank loans, and other large quantities of money
• Monitor cash and funding balances
• Keep an organized filing system of all accounts, statements, transactions, payments, and debts
• Prepare and organize financial statements for record and review
• Prepare quarterly/annual financial reports
• Manage the quarterly/annual budgets and forecasts
• Advise on financial analyses and decision-making regarding capital investments, pricing, contract negotiations, significant costs, benchmarks, and other matters with management and chief financial officer
• Organize information and statements for audits and both internal and external audit
• Define, benchmark and implement operational best practices
• Comply with all local, state, and federal laws regarding finances, tax filings, and reporting
• Ensure company complies with all additional legal and regulatory requirements

Skills & Competencies

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration with an emphasis in Accounting, or a related field
• Ideal candidate has 5 to 10 years of experience in field
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) license helpful
• Previous experience as an accountant, accounting supervisor, or manager
• Excellent computer skills; experience in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office Suite
• Solid experience coordinating audit activities and managing reporting, budget development and analysis, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, payroll
• Exceptional knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, cost accounting and cost control principles, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting best practices
• Analytical ability to develop and implement improvements or recommendations

Why You’ll Love GovPilot

• Join a fast-growing tech startup recognized by GovTech Magazine as a top 100 company, seven years in a row
• The opportunity to hone your skills, learn new ones, and make a direct impact on the company's growth
• Work and interact with local government officials from across the country to support digitization efforts

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical and Dental coverage
• 401k with employer matching contribution
• 17 days PTO annually in addition to public bank holidays

We are an equal opportunity employer.