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At Caffeine, we want to change how people consume live television - making it more friendly, connected, and fun. To do this, we’re building a new social broadcasting platform that features world-class content, easy-to-use broadcasting tools, a social and fun viewing experience, and an engaged broadcaster community.

This is an exciting and enormous challenge, and we will only be successful if we build a supportive and collaborative team. Our teams prioritize delighting our community of viewers and broadcasters, working with intention, taking ownership of our commitments, and acting with resilience and determination—all with the intention to ship greatness, always.

We are looking for an experienced and strategic Controller to be an integral part of our small but growing finance team. You will play a critical role ensuring the financial health of our company and our JV with Fox Corporation, by introducing frameworks and processes, and by executing on areas such as corporate accounting, financial reporting and operations, and internal controls. This is a position for someone who is a problem solver, hardworking, results-oriented, and isn’t afraid to lean in. The role is based in Redwood City, CA and will report to our VP of Finance.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Lead and scale our accounting organization, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and integrity
  • Lead all accounting operations and drive a timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing process based on US GAAP
  • Lead all aspects of daily accounting operations including AR, AP, cash, and payroll
  • Implement controls and establish governance to protect assets and handle overall flow of funds
  • Lead the efforts in ERP and key accounting systems assessment and implementation
  • Coordinate with external firm to provide support for financial audit, tax filings, 409A valuation, insurance, and other requests as the need arises
  • Maintain cap table and all other aspects of stock administration
  • Play a key role in the financial planning process; monitor and analyze operating results against plan and provide insights for potential improvements
  • Develop and implement efficient processes and that will scale with the company

WHO YOU ARE & WHAT YOU'VE DONE

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related field of study; CPA required
  • 10+ years of related experience
  • Time spent at a high-growth startup required; experience in consumer apps preferred
  • Big 4 experience required; public accounting experience preferred
  • Experience with US GAAP, with a detailed understanding of accounting methods, reporting, bookkeeping, reconciliations, and revenue recognition
  • Experience with joint ventures and equity method accounting.
  • Experience with ERP and accounting system selection/implementation
  • Highest standards of accuracy and precision; extremely organized, detail-oriented, and mindful of deadlines
  • Ability to work under pressure with extensive working hours, in a fast-paced and challenging/dynamic working environment
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to articulate issues and solutions to all levels of management

We are committed to an inclusive and diverse Caffeine. We believe that different perspectives lead to better ideas, and better ideas allow us to better understand the needs and interests of our diverse, global community. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives and are an equal opportunity employer.