ACCELA Controller Salary in the United States

ABOUT THIS ROLE:

Accela’s Controller will direct all accounting, treasury, and statutory reporting activities of the global organization. You’ll safeguard the financial resources of the company by building and monitoring the financial control environment, as well as ensuring we remain compliant with tax regulations. Opportunities abound to challenge the status quo and improve processes and operations, and your expertise and willingness to tackle such projects will be welcomed with open arms. You’ll lead and coordinate the annual audit process by a Big 4 firm. In addition, you’ll be a key and active participant to prepare the company for M&A activities and the associated diligence processes. And finally, you will lead and develop an organization of ~15 professionals, with an emphasis on building strong fundamentals and a collaborative team culture.

Accela is a vibrant and dynamic organization, where you’ll experience all of the opportunities and challenges that come with a growing company. You’ll be a combination of leader, coach, advisor, and subject matter expert, supporting the growth priorities of the company.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Accela’s Controller will direct all accounting, tax, treasury, and statutory reporting activities of the global organization. You’ll safeguard the financial resources of the company by building and monitoring the financial control environment, as well as ensuring we remain compliant with tax regulations. Opportunities abound to challenge the status quo and improve processes and operations, and your expertise and willingness to tackle such projects will be welcomed with open arms. You’ll lead and coordinate the annual audit process by a Big 4 firm. In addition, you’ll be a key and active participant in all strategic activities such as M&A and any associated diligence processes. And finally, you will lead and develop an organization of ~15 professionals, with an emphasis on building strong fundamentals and a collaborative team culture.

Accela is a vibrant and dynamic organization, where you’ll experience all of the opportunities and challenges that come with a growing company. You’ll be a combination of leader, coach, advisor, and subject matter expert, supporting the growth priorities of the company.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

In addition to a strong academic background in accounting, the successful candidate will:
- Have significant relevant experience in the software industry
- Be a CPA
- Bring technical accounting experience
- Have a demonstrated ability to take ownership of and improve financial processes, systems, and controls
- Demonstrate relevant experience in typical tax matters, e.g. sales tax, transfer pricing, municipal taxes
- Possess a passion for building a high-performing team

Accela needs a Controller who can be hands-on when required, lead and delegate where appropriate, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will ensure that systems, accounts, reports, policies, and practices adhere to GAAP. Strong leadership skills are essential, with the ability to build, motivate, mentor, and challenge the organization to continuously improve.

We further desire a candidate with Big 4 or national accounting firm experience, as well as someone who has implemented ASC 606, particularly multiple-element contracts. Exposure to a variety of software industry business models, such as perpetual license, SaaS, and professional services, is also desired. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are always appreciated, and the flexibility to perform in a fast-paced, dynamic environment will be key to success in the role. NetSuite skills, including the revenue modules (ARM and DDR), are also valuable but not required.

ABOUT ACCELA 
For nearly 20 years, Accela has been an industry leader in designing and delivering government software to improve efficiency, increase citizen engagement and enable the development of thriving communities. Today, citizens are savvy to how services should be delivered, and expect a consistently convenient, openly transparent view into their local government. While government agencies struggle to do more with less, our mission has never been more critical. Accela provides a robust, cloud-based platform of government software solutions that accelerate growth, efficiency, and transparency in communities of all sizes. From planning, to building, to service request management and more, Accela’s SaaS offerings level the playing field for small and medium governments and enable smaller agencies to leverage larger city technologies. Our open and flexible technology helps agencies address specific needs today, while ensuring they are well prepared for the emerging challenges of the future.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
Accela believes in developing and nurturing a workplace community where our differences are celebrated, and everyone feels a sense of psychological safety and belonging. Accela is committed to putting resources and attention towards evolving our practices, policies, and philosophies to enable diversity to thrive and to support equity in opportunity for everyone.

Accela is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or based on disability, gender identity, and sexual orientation.