The Controller is responsible for preparation of financial analyses of operations, including
monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements with supporting schedules, for the guidance
of management. The Controller must be comfortable incorporating AI into all aspects of
Finance, and also assist with helping to improve other areas of the Company (e.g. HR) through
the usage of AI. The Controller will manage the daily activities of the Finance department
providing information about all Company activities to assist management, its stakeholders and
other users in making informed business decisions. She/he will work closely with senior
management to support business plans and objectives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Financial Reporting and Close: Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing
processes producing accurate financial statements, dashboards, KPIs, and analyses. - Accounting Operations: Manage daily functions including AP, AR, billing, G/L, Cash,
revenue recognition, and daily dashboard reporting. - Internal Controls and Compliance: Develop, Refine and maintain internal control
systems, enforce company policies, and ensure compliance with GAAP. - Audit and Tax Coordination: Serve as the primary liaison for external auditors, tax
professionals, and regulatory compliance requirements. - Strategic Analysis: Analyze business operations, costs, and revenues to identify
trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement. - Team Leadership: Train and mentor accounting staff while improving financial systems
and incorporating automation and other tools.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 8+ years of progressive financial operations management experience, ideally
including some early experience in a Big 4 or regional CPA firm. - Strong knowledge of the general ledger, ERP systems, billing, payroll, risk management,
state and federal taxes, sales taxes, revenue recognition, financial planning and
analysis. - Collaborate with leadership across Finance, Operations, Product, HR, Marketing, and
Sales to ensure financial accuracy and process alignment. - Leadership attributes and be able to navigate critical areas for successful growth.
- Provide hands-on support to the CFO on special projects, including investor reporting,
board materials, and strategic initiatives. - Willing to roll up your sleeves and get involved in the details as well as to operate at a
higher strategic level.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
- CPA designation is required.
- Recent experience in a comparable role as a Controller/CPA in a medium sized
business. - Recent experience with utilization and implementation of AI within Finance.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Ability to utilize AI to eliminate repetitive tasks and assist with streamlining all facets and
processes within Finance.
Outstanding communication skills (written, oral and listening). - Able to work in diverse groups (collaboration) and within a remote setting.
- Critical thinking and problem solving.
- Experience with consolidations and international subsidiaries.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Strong understanding of financial modeling, forecasting, and cash flow management.
- Proficiency in NetSuite and advanced Excel skills.
- Detail oriented, but able to see the big picture.
- Able to take timely initiative in appropriate situations.
About High 5 Games:
Join the leader of the fastest-growing segment of online entertainment – Casino Gaming.
Developing for the land-based, online, mobile, and social markets, High 5 Games has created
hundreds of games that are played in 150 countries on six continents. H5G is actively building
out the most entertaining social casino gaming experience on both web and mobile platforms,
offering a very dynamic, multi disciplinary, high-learning environment for you to grow within.
High 5 Games employs a diverse and eclectic group of talented professionals, from brilliant
Mathematicians, Software Engineers and Game Designers who construct the technology
platforms, to decision-enabling Data Scientists who aggregate data feeds from around the
globe, to universe-expanding Artists whose imaginations allow them to craft intricate new
worlds. Life at H5G is anything but ordinary.
