Job Description

• Lead and conduct the annual planning/budgeting process for Red8 and 2NDGEAR.
• Prepare and review monthly and year-end financial statements for both brands.
• Oversee the month-end close process to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors to facilitate audits and maintain compliance.
• Develop and implement regular forecasting and reforecasting processes to communicate financial status and progress.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Create and maintain internal controls to ensure financial integrity and compliance within Red8 and 2NDGEAR.
• Drive automation and streamlining of accounting procedures for both brands.
• Train, mentor, and lead the accounting and finance teams within Red8 and 2NDGEAR.
• Represent the financial interests of Red8 and 2NDGEAR to various stakeholders, including senior executives and partners.
• Lead support for external financial statements and preparation of management and audit committee reports as required
• Ensure general ledgers and financial statements accurately reflect the financial results of the Company under the current accounting and regulatory guidelines
• Make sure that quarterly reviews, year-end audits, etc. are being executed within the agreed upon timelines with external auditors and requirements of auditors are being fulfilled appropriately
• Ensure a controlled environment in accordance with Operational Risk Management Requirements, including development and maintenance of metrics across the Company
• Prepare detailed balance sheets, P&L, and other reviews periodically to ensure consistency of application and compliance to GAAP and Company policies/procedures across the businesses
• Due diligence, support, and integration for M&A as required
• Work with operations and IT teams as the technical accounting expert to develop systems and processes for new lines of business
• Partner with Sales and Service Delivery teams to identify significant non-standard transactions and assist the business leaders in understanding how those transactions can be structured to bring about financial/accounting results
• Work with the businesses to develop processes to identify, address, and resolve unusual or difficult problems
• Assist financial leadership and management within the business units in addressing technical accounting issues
• Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate standards and regulatory requirements
• Oversee the accounting and reporting operations, including but not limited to accounts payable, payroll, general ledger, and all transactions related to the GL, and month-end close
• Responsible for monthly accounting close processes, including ensuring accurate results are delivered on-time to the FP&A team
• Ensure all accounts are reconciled at month end
• Oversee re-design and implementation changes to the monthly close process
• Continuous improvement of controls and processes
• Identify and lead process improvement projects to automate and streamline current accounting and reporting procedures to maximize the contribution to strategic and business goals
• Manage relationships with external financial statement auditors as well as internal audit provider
• Maintain strong internal communications with staff at all levels throughout the organization
• Create and promote a positive and supportive work environment
Qualifications / Education:
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of continuous accounting experience, with a strong background in Great Plains accounting software.
• Previous experience in VAR (Value-Added Reseller) and Professional Services operational accounting is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with multi-divisional accounting and reporting in a holding company structure.
• Supervisory or managerial experience is a plus.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and a passion for continuous learning and growth.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work independently and deal with ambiguity.
• Experience working with and presenting to senior executives.
• Public accounting background required, and leasing or finance industry experience is a plus.
• Experience as a controller/finance leader
• Significant experience, expertise and proficiency with US GAAP
• Expertise in lease accounting a plus
• Revenue recognition experience in a technology and services environment is desirable
Skills:
• Proven success in leading significant process improvements to the monthly close process
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple, shifting priorities
• Demonstrated ability to stay current with emerging trends and relevant legislation that impacts accounting and financial reporting
• Ability to interact with executives and across functions
• Ability to clearly articulate in verbal and written communications; willingness to appropriately debate difficult issues; ability to think quickly
• Demonstrated capability to convene, lead and coordinate committees or ad hoc work groups to successfully deliver projects, solutions and processes
• Exceptional organization, judgment, business instincts, and communication skills
• Ability to quickly develop an understanding of the key success factors of the business and focus time and attention on the most important issues and priorities
Insight Investments, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a Veteran or other protected classification.

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