Controller
Atlanta, Georgia
Administrative /
Full Time /
Hybrid
The world’s largest organizations rely on Evident to help them protect their business and brand from third-party risk. Our game-changing technology - which enables the secure exchange of risk data like proof of insurance, identity, business registration, and other information - helps our customers verify that their partners have all of the required credentials to do business.
In today’s new remote-first, ever-changing regulatory environment, our secure, privacy-first enterprise platform, accessible via web portal or API, provides a highly scalable and configurable solution to manage communications, storage, decisioning, and ongoing monitoring of credentials.
Evident is a VC-backed technology startup, headquartered in Atlanta, GA. Learn more at evidentid.com.
Job Description
Evident is looking for a Controller to manage the Accounting department. The successful candidate will be responsible for all the accounting operations and producing financial statements along with sharing their knowledge and experience with the leadership team and subordinates. This role reports to the COO of the company. The role will be based in our office in Atlanta (hybrid work model with three days in the office and two days remote).
Responsibilities:
- Planning, directing and coordinating all accounting operational functions
- Managing the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for an accurate accounting of consolidated business results
- Coordinating and preparing internal and external financial statements
- Management of collections and payables
- Coordinating activities of external auditors and leading the annual audit process in conjunction with auditors
- Providing management with information vital to the decision-making process
- Managing the budget and forecasting processes
- Managing the payroll process
- Assessing current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement and implementing new processes
- Evaluating accounting and internal control systems
- Developing and monitoring business performance metrics
- Overseeing regulatory reporting, frequently including tax planning and compliance
- Hiring, training and retaining skilled accounting staff
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance
- At least 3 - 5 years of experience as a Controller
- Knowledge of all generally accepted accounting principles
- NetSuite experience
- Solid analytical, problem solving and financial troubleshooting skills
- MBA or a relevant professional certification preferred
Why Evident?
• Our team solves a crucial problem with huge business potential together, and we are able to see exactly how our contribution affects customers!
• Competitive pay package, including base pay and stock options
• Full medical, dental, vision benefits and 401K
• Unlimited PTO
• Paid parental leave to support you and your family
• Home internet stipend, virtual events, & more!
• Recently named one of Atlanta's Coolest Companies & 50 on Fire by Atlanta Inno
• Recently named one of the Top 10 Fastest Growing Companies in Atlanta & one of the Best Places to Work in Atlanta by Atlanta Business Chronicle
