- Business Controller opportunity - Rapidly growing SaaS business, reporting into the CFO overseas
Job Description:
The Business Operations Manager is the key business partner for the US operations when it comes to questions and challenges related to revenue, receivables, consultancy work, and expenses and costs. The Business Operations Manager will work very closely with the business in MA and MN and the existing finance team in Europe to manage receivables, manage project work and revenue, reduce our expenses, increase our margin and improve our processes. The Business Operations Manager will play an important role in the US integration of internal IT. Additionally, the Business Operations Manager will be the local finance and human resources go-to-person for our US operation. Main duties and responsibilities will include the following:
- Expense forecasting: rolling 3 months, 4 quarters and 3 years;
- Project balances control and forecasting;
- Month-end close activities including variance analysis;
- Participate and support local accounting tasks;
- Integration work (systems and processes);
- Take part in constant improvement of systems, processes and reporting to help senior management make informed decisions and improve the efficiency of the finance function;
- Headcount analysis;
- Engage in ongoing cost reduction analysis and metrics in all areas of the business;
- Drive data analytics, systems (e.g. proactive alerts);
- Drive automation of processes (e.g. for AP, recons);
- Supporting the Finance Manager (overseas) in international projects and other ad-hoc tasks.
In this role you are both part of the finance team reporting to the Group CFO in Europe, as well as part of the US country operations team reporting to the US Managing Director.
This opportunity is Retained and Exclusive to Michael Page Boston. You will not find it elsewhere. Submit your resume today and it will be considered promptly. Should your profile be deemed suitable, you will be contacted promptly for further discussion.
The successful applicant:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field
- 3 to 6+ years of relevant work experience
- Experience within subscription software or hourly billing space is highly desirable
- Ability to work in/ near Billerica, MA
- Knowledge of US GAAP
- Ability to work independently, detail-oriented self- with solid analytical thinking and strong communication skills
What's on Offer:
- Base salary of $ 85,000 to $ 95,000
- Bonus - performance related (ranging from 10% - 20%)
- Extremely competitive PTO
- Competitive benefits package
- Tewksbury, MA working area
