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Job Title: Controller

Location: Remote

Salary: $135,000 - $145,000 Annually

Job Summary:

The Controller will report to the CFO and be responsible for leading all accounting and financial reporting functions through developing, implementing, and maintaining accounting policies and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial close and reporting.  You will serve as the primary architect of the organization's financial engine. This is not a "maintenance" role; we are seeking a "Digital Native" finance leader who will leverage 2–5 years of high-caliber experience to optimize transactional workflows, oversee the accounting function and bridge the gap between day-to-day operations and high-level CFO strategy, delivering accuracy, oversight, and efficiency.

The Controller will be expected to exhibit the highest professional standards and attention to detail. We are looking for a hands-on leader to work in a collaborative and independent setting with a strong work ethic, and consistent performance with a sense of urgency and commitment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversight Role: Oversee the accounts receivable, collections, accounts payable, and project-close accounting functions and reporting, including supervision of the full accounting team (including, ten talents).
• Process Optimization & Automation Mastery: Lead the transformation of the finance office from "Transactional" to "Analytical." Audit existing process and tools to identify bottlenecks and implement optimization processes. Enhance the half year closing cycle through the use of automated reconciliation and workflow orchestration.
• Project-Based Financial Excellence: Partner with division and business unit leaders to manage the financial lifecycle of our event and project portfolio. Ensure precise Gross Margin reporting in accordance with US GAAP and project close cycles that are finalized within 30 days of event conclusion.
• Cash Flow & Treasury Architecture: Develop sophisticated direct and indirect project cash flow models to provide the CFO with liquidity visibility.
• Culture & Team Mentorship: Build and lead a high-performing distributed team. Foster a culture of "Growth and Accountability" through the use of performance dashboards and professional development pathing.  Develop and maintain collaborative working with division and business unit leaders
• Global Collaboration: Partner with MCI global finance team to optimize MCI USA financial processes and led the MCI USA audits as part of the global audit engagement.
• half year closing cycle through the use of automated reconciliation and workflow orchestration.
• Project-Based Financial Excellence: Partner with division and business unit leaders to manage the financial lifecycle of our event and project portfolio. Ensure precise Gross Margin reporting in accordance with US GAAP and project close cycles that are finalized within 30 days of event conclusion.
• Cash Flow & Treasury Architecture: Develop sophisticated direct and indirect project cash flow models to provide the CFO with liquidity visibility.
• Culture & Team Mentorship: Build and lead a high-performing distributed team. Foster a culture of "Growth and Accountability" through the use of performance dashboards and professional development pathing.  Develop and maintain collaborative working with division and business unit leaders
• Global Collaboration: Partner with MCI global finance team to optimize MCI USA financial processes and led the MCI USA audits as part of the global audit engagement.

Qualifications:

• 2–5 years of "accelerated" accounting experience. Prior experience in a large audit firm or a high-growth, mid-market organization ($100M+) is strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance required; CPA required to ensure technical authority over US GAAP
• Exceptional "Remote Leadership" capabilities
• Ability to translate complex technical accounting issues for non-finance stakeholders and division leaders
• Ability to lead a team through coaching and hands-on support
• Ability to mentor others and delegate effectively
• Microsoft Office suite (advanced Excel proficiency required)
• ERP platform experience required; SAP and Salesforce experience preferred
• Ability to lead and manage multiple projects and work successfully within a geographically dispersed, cross functional and matrixed environment
• Adept time-management, organizational skills, and strict attention to detail
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability and ability to work independently
• Occasional Travel to various MCI USA Offices for Team Meetings and Engagement Events
• Occasional International Travel to Global Offices for Meetings with Global Finance team

Benefits Summary

MCI USA is an established, family-friendly company offering outstanding benefits and significant growth opportunities.

• PTO
• 13 paid company holidays, including closure Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day
• 401K
• Medical, dental, vision and supplementary insurances
• Employer-paid group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Employer-paid family building benefit (fertility, adoption and surrogacy)
• Employer-paid mental health benefit
• Pet discount program

Please reach out even if you do not meet all the criteria but are willing to learn and commit to one of our great roles. At MCI USA, we thrive on passion and believe that diverse perspectives make our team stronger. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment with equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age or physical/mental ability.

We appreciate all who apply, though only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applications remain confidential. MCI USA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, please reach out to our chief people officer.

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