COMPANY: Clearwater is the healthcare industry’s leading cybersecurity and HIPAA compliance solutions provider. As a result of two acquisitions in 2022, the company is the largest, pure-play healthcare cybersecurity, cyber risk management and HIPAA Compliance provider. It helps healthcare organizations meet compliance requirements and protect patient data through its cyber risk management software as a service (SaaS) and its broad range of differentiated cybersecurity and compliance consulting services. The company is backed by a healthcare focused private equity fund with $5B under management.

POSITION: The Controller will act as a strong financial business partner to the Executive Team. In this role, the Controller will be responsible for the accounting operations of the company, to include management of the general ledger and accounting systems, first-level financial reporting and analysis, cash management, and the ongoing development of the accounting staff. In this role, you will be a working leader reporting to the CFO.

The controller must possess solid communication, technical, analytical and management skills. Candidates should possess knowledge of all aspects of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). At least ten years of relevant experience in public accounting and in-house at a private company is required. A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and CPA certification is required. Previous experience with private equity-backed companies is preferred.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• GAAP, ASC 606 and other accounting rules and regulations
• Sales and Use tax compliance
• ERP system implementation & management
• Payroll processing support and tax reporting
• CAPEX management
• Deferred revenue maintenance.
• Experience in multi-state operations is a plus.
• Knowledgeable in income tax matters and SALT preferred.
• Experience with budgeting and reporting.
• Prior experience presenting to senior management and/or board is preferred.
• Experience managing annual audit processes required.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong risk management skills
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills
• Effective management and leadership skills
• Ability to collect, organize and interpret data and communicate recommendations
• Skilled in use of PowerPoint & Excel

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

• Plan, direct and coordinate all accounting functions tasks including accounts receivable, accounts payable, bank reconciliations, allocations, general ledger posting, journal entries, etc.
• Prepare and issue monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports and operational metrics.
• Build, train and manage the accounting team.
• Manage the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for an accurate accounting of consolidated business results.
• Coordinating and preparing internal and external financial statements.
• Providing management with information vital to the decision-making process.
• Managing the annual audit process and ensuring clean and timely audit reports.
• Assessing current accounting operations and systems, offering recommendations for improvement and implementing new processes.
• Continually evaluate and improve accounting and internal control systems.
• Develop and monitor business performance metrics in conjunction with other finance stakeholders.
• Oversee regulatory reporting, frequently including tax filings and compliance.
• Manage the treasury function including establishing cash management procedures.
• Responsible for AP, payroll, expense management, fixed assets management and all other accounting related processes.
• Support other needs of business with an emphasis on growth initiatives.
• Monitor and assist in the implementation of strategic business plans
• Evaluate and improve the design, implementation, and execution of scalable and effective systems including NetSuite.
• Maintain in-depth relationships with all members of the management team.
• Ensure the company complies with all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure record keeping meets the requirements of auditors and government agencies.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Currently Clearwater is an entirely “virtual” company and all colleagues work from home.
• Company will issue a company laptop and provide subscriptions to Salesforce.com, NetSuite Microsoft O365, Encryption tools, Data backup, Zoom Meeting and other tools selected as standard by the Company.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Participation in Company’s Medical/RX, Disability, Life/ADD Insurance, and 401K benefit programs
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) vacation policy