Controller
Beam Dental
Accounting & Finance
Columbus, OH, USA · Remote
Posted on Saturday, September 7, 2024
About Beam:
Beam was founded in 2012 by three engineers who saw the opportunity to modernize the dental benefits industry using technology. Today, Beam Benefits is a digitally-led employee benefits company that offers dental, vision, life, disability, and supplemental health coverage. The company simplifies and modernizes the $100+ billion ancillary benefits industry through its leading dental insurance product, breadth of ancillary benefits, AI-powered underwriting, diversified distribution channels, and next generation benefits administration technologically-driven customer experience.
Joining Beam Benefits Means:
-Working in a complex and dynamic business, simultaneously serving customers across employee benefits insurance product lines and growth and service channels
-Collaborating with a diversely skilled team to continuously improve
-Being empowered as an owner and expert
-Being motivated by improving how people access employee benefits
What We're Looking For:
Beam is looking for an experienced controller to oversee daily accounting & financial operations, ensure tax and regulatory compliance, provide timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with GAAP, establish and mature internal controls, coordinate external audits, manage treasury activities, and develop a best-in-class team.
What You Will Do:
- Plan, direct and coordinate all accounting operations
- Manage relationships & workstreams with external auditors, consultants, and tax advisors
- Manage treasury operations and banking relationships
- Provide recommendations to reduce expenses and improve profitability
- Provide management with financial information vital to the decision making process
- Partner with cross-functional teams / leaders to evaluate and prepare for the impact strategic initiatives may have on accounting, financial operations, and the broader control environment
- Participate in the renegotiation of vendor / partner contractsManage the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for an accurate accounting of consolidated business results
- Provide technical accounting guidance on complex topics and transactions
- Coordinate and prepare internal and external financial statements in compliance with GAAP
- Assess current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement and implementing new processes
- Evaluate, document, and mature accounting and internal controls processes and procedures
- Oversee regulatory reporting, frequently including tax planning and compliance
- Evaluate the effectiveness of accounting software and supporting databases, as needed
- Oversee payroll and related operations
- Hire, train, manage and retain skilled accounting staff
What Skills Will Help You Be Successful:
- Exceptional knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, cost accounting and cost control principles, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Advanced knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting best practices, laws, standards, and state/national regulations
- Proficiency with Netsuite (or similar accounting software)
- An advanced knowledge of Excel and familiarity with data query/management tools
- Excellent presentation skills and the ability to tell a cohesive, concise story
- Confidence to consult with and influence senior leaders
- Self-motivated with a demonstrated desire to learn new technologies and skills
- A demonstrated track record of completing large amounts of important work
- A strong attention to detail and well-organized
- Integrity and empathy
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Compensation and Benefits:
-Competitive base salary with attractive variable compensation structure
-Performance-based bonuses and incentives
-Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance
-401(k) plan with company match
-Flexible time off
-Opportunity to participate in Beam's equity program