Wesper is seeking a Controller to own and manage the day to day finance and accounting needs of the business as we rapidly grow. The Controller will oversee all aspects of the Accounting function including month-end close, financial reporting, the annual and interim audit process, and all A/P, A/R, payroll functions Reporting directly to the CEO, you will work directly with stakeholders across the company and executive team to oversee financial accounting, reporting, and the overall control environment. This role requires a solid understanding of key technical financial accounting concepts and will be a hands-on leader within the organization. This is a fully remote position.
Responsibilities
Finance Operation
Build, Lead, support, and develop the finance aspects of Wesper
Drive efficiency & automation to keep up with the demands of our diverse business.
Participate and lead improvements in internal financial and system processes
Take an active role in managing projects and improving processes
Lead all aspects of accounting, including implementation of processes and internal controls necessary for GAAP standards, and develop and scale the organization for growth
Maintain and enforce a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
Reporting & Bookkeeping
Manage all monthly, quarterly, and year-end closings, including account reconciliations, accrual schedules, and general journal entries, ensuring that reconciliations are performed accurately and on-time
Responsible for annual external audit preparation and oversight
Research technical accounting issues for compliance
Perform and implement different controls to ensure proper posting in the books
Audit & Taxation
Manage all tax-related responsibilities
Coordinate the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual tax returns for Company's US and international operations
Find and implement opportunities for process improvement in company tax procedures
Planning, Policies & Procedures
Support budget preparation, tracking, and reporting
Implementation of internal controls, financial policies and procedures
Verify proper implementation of the company's processes and policies
Analysis of financial results and performance
Prepare different analyses and assist with various tasks related to everyday activity
Assisting with Company’s special projects as well as Investors requests
Ad hoc accounting and finance-related projects as needed
Legal liaison
Support interactions by senior management with outside counsel
Provide support across the business for legal needs e.g. commercial contracts, IP, corporate documentation etc
Required Experience
Bachelor degree from an accredited 4-year college or university with a major within a business, accounting, or finance field
3-5 years of experience in an accounting position in a growing company from a relevant industry; prior experience with a Big 4 public accounting firm is preferred
3-5 years experience working inside rapidly growing hi-tech companies
Experience with a broad range of financial activities which demonstrate likely ability to fulfill responsibilities below
Strong technical accounting knowledge with deep experience in the areas of revenue recognition, accounting, tax and compliance with US GAAP
Excellent knowledge of internal controls and ability to identify and recommend new changes to controls
Very strong communication skills
Meticulous attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills
Background in working with Stripe, Shopify, and Quickbooks
Experience with software and hardware accounting principles
Bonus Points
Legal background / experience
Professional accounting designation (CPA)
OUR TEAM— Built for Good
We pride ourselves on transparent communication— open discussion is critical to our performance and is how we continue to grow. We focus on accountability, humility, and constant learning. We believe in finding a better way through the use of data and attention to detail. We work towards making sleep medicine easy and we do it for our users.
Compensation
The base salary range for this role is $90-$115k based on a wide range of compensation factors. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Total compensation will also include an equity component.
Perks & Benefits
Global team
Friendly, nerdy coworkers
Daily stand-ups and open door policy
Encouragement to pursue initiatives
Flexible paid time off
Casual dress
Support for personal development
Referral bonuses
About Wesper
Mission-driven startup aiming to make accurate sleep testing more convenient, affordable, and
accessible.
Sleep disorders are a hidden epidemic that reduces quality and length of life for more than
10% of the population. The difficulty in diagnosing and monitoring sleep conditions is a major
obstacle to the health of 100Ms of people worldwide.
Wesper is transforming the sleep industry by shrinking an entire sleep lab to a single wearable
patch, helping millions live better, longer lives. Our platform delivers consumer comfort with
clinical performance by using cutting-edge sensor design, a cloud-native suite of state-of-the-art
algorithms and a sleek mobile app, creating a seamless experience for both patient and doctor.
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Internet Publishing
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