Controller in Denver, Colorado at Actabl Services LLC

We’re providing better solutions for hotel companies as the world around us evolves and changes related to using technology, finding labor, and maximizing profits. Our mission is to empower the people that power hospitality. We give hoteliers actionable insights to know what to do, the tools to do it, and the visibility to know it worked. We bring together powerful hospitality tech solutions to maximize profits for more than 10,000 properties in hospitality markets around the world.

• Start with People: We are in the hospitality business and hospitality starts with people. This impacts both our being and our doing.
  • Being: We are responsible for building relationships, earning trust, and having fun. These things are fundamental to hospitality.
  • Doing: We will succeed if we start with great people working as one team. Empower others, speak the truth with care, and go together.
• Demand Integrity: Be trustworthy, be ethical, and be consistent whether someone is watching or not. Demand integrity of yourself and others to build the fabric of a high-integrity organization.
• Delight the Customer: We aim to delight our customers in the same way our customers aim to delight their guests. The question is not if completed a process or hit a metric, the question is whether or not the customer is delighted.
• Champion Innovation: We compete in the game of change and win through innovation. Think big and then think bigger when it comes to the innovation required to tackle the problems our customers face daily.
• Make it Happen: We show up prepared, care about the details, and follow through. Don't get distracted. Don't stop at blockers. Don't make excuses. Find a way and drive until it is done.

The controller will oversee all reporting operations handled by the Accounting & Reporting team, including GL, Cash Reconciliation, A/R, A/P, Payroll, Revenue Recognition, and all activities required to close the books each month. You will also own and direct month-end and year-end close processes. The buck stops with you with timely and accurate close of the books and monthly / quarterly / annual reporting to both leadership and Alpine Software Group, our HoldCo.

Typical Functions:

• Ensure quality control and accuracy over financial transactions and financial reporting.
• Own maintenance and quality management of the COA and GL reporting system.
• Support the preparation of the budget and monthly financial forecasts, as needed.
• Oversee and finalize the preparation of flux reports and associated analyses.
• Research any technical accounting issues, as needed, for compliance.
• Lead the annual audit process for Actabl.
• Oversee and lead compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings, as needed. Ensure compliance is consistent and fully met.
• Own foreign entity registrations and associated annual reporting and compliance.
• Develop, and oversee the development of, business and accounting process documentation to maintain and strengthen internal controls and policies.
• Oversee the AP process within guidelines and DPO.
• Oversee and, when needed, process payroll. Coordinate with the HR team to ensure compliance of hiring within approved geographies.
• Support the VP Finance on cash management and treasury, including owning the set up and management of merchant accounts, cash reporting, etc.
• Manage the Accounting & Reporting team. Responsible for hiring onto this team as applicable, onboarding and training of new hires, development of current team, overall team leadership.
• Additional accounting, reporting, and associated compliance duties, as required
• Explore and apply AI tools in your day-to-day work, finding new ways to simplify tasks, accelerate outcomes, and elevate your effectiveness.

• An active CPA license is required for this position
• B.S. in Accounting, Finance or similar (advanced degree in accounting a plus)
• Proven working experience as a company or group Controller; at least 2 years of experience in the Controller position.
• At least 10 years of accounting experience with demonstrated experience and success in building, managing, developing, and leading a team.
• Public accounting and/or internal audit experience strongly desired. Must have proven experience successfully managing the annual audit process with external auditors.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures. Experience with ASC 606 is required; experience in recurring revenue businesses is highly desired.
• Deep experience with creating financial statements and completing timely and accurate monthly and annual reporting.
• Experience with using modern AI tools to increase your productivity, including summarizing information, drafting and refining content, analyzing data patterns, and supporting decision-making in your day-to-day work.
• Deep experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process. Experience with multiple accounting systems a plus.
• Excellent accounting software user and administration skills. Significant experience with Excel and Google tools is mandatory.
• Passion for numbers with strong analytical skills -- at home among dashboards.
• You use AI responsibly, with a basic understanding of security, privacy, and ethical data-handling considerations, and you know how to keep sensitive information safe when using AI tools.

Key Competencies:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Highly organized.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong and proven project management capabilities, ability to multi-task across multiple complex projects.
• Ability to work well cross-functionally with multiple internal and external teams.

We try to be specific about the experience we believe you’ll need to have in order to be successful in this position, however, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet 100% of the outlined bullet points. If you are excited about innovating hospitality through technology and are a top-performing team player with a strong work ethic, we’d love to hear from you!

This position is open for remote based candidates located outside of the Denver Metro Area. Candidates must have access to a consistent and reliable internet connection, and may be asked to travel occasionally to the Denver area or other locations for business and collaboration purposes.

For candidates located in the Denver area: this is a hybrid position with an expectation of working three days (Tuesday-Thursday) in our lower downtown office and two days (Monday & Friday) remote.

We are a hybrid friendly workplace with our main office in lower downtown Denver and with additional office hubs located in Atlanta & Tampa, and our remote based domestic & international employees support our hoteliers across the globe. No matter where you live and work, you’re a valued member of the Actabl team.

All Actabl full-time team members and their dependents based in the United States are able to receive the following benefits starting on the first of the month following the first day of employment:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees & eligible spouse and/or dependents
• Employer-paid life & AD&D, short-term disability & long-term disability
• Discounted pet insurance plans through Wishbone
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services available to employees & their dependents
• On-site gym available for free use at Denver office

• Competitive base salary with bonus structure
• Healthcare spending accounts with employer contributions
• 401(k) plan with an employer match of up to 4%

• Unlimited discretionary time off hours to be used when needed
• 10 observed US federal holidays throughout the year
• Winter recess for all Actabl employees between December 24th-January 2nd
• 12 weeks of parental leave for both birthing & non-birthing parents

Qualified candidates can expect a salary range of $170,000 - $190,000/year depending on experience. Potential for end-of-year bonus earnings and periodic merit increases also available based on company and/or personal performance. Individual pay is determined by a number of factors including experience, location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. We review all employee pay and compensation programs annually at minimum to ensure competitive and fair pay.

We are committed to fostering a hiring process that reflects each candidate’s unique skills, experience, and perspective at Actabl. To support a fair and authentic evaluation process, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses is not permitted during any stage of the interview process. This includes live interviews (in-person or virtual), as well as take-home assessments, test projects, and work samples.

We understand that some candidates may require accommodations that involve the use of AI. If you require any accommodations during the interviewing process please contact us in advance at people-team@actabl.com. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations and ensuring that every candidate has an equitable opportunity to succeed!

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Actabl is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.