Job Description

As the Controller, you will play a key role in the financial operations of our NASDAQ-listed company, headquartered in Newton, MA, and majority-owned by Informa PLC, a FTSE 100 company. In this role, you will oversee all aspects of financial accounting, reporting, and analysis. Success in this position requires you to be a seasoned finance professional with extensive expertise in US GAAP and SEC regulations, ensuring the highest levels of compliance and accuracy in all financial practices.

In addition to driving financial excellence, you will lead critical functions such as reporting, planning, and analysis, while managing day-to-day accounting operations, tax compliance, and treasury management. Below is an overview of the key responsibilities you will undertake in this vital role:

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting:

• Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements, including quarterly and annual reports.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and SEC regulations.
• Manage the external audit process, including coordination with auditors and providing required documentation.
• Review and analyze financial results to identify trends and potential issues.

Financial Planning and Analysis:

• Develop and implement strategic financial plans and budgets.
• Conduct financial forecasts and analysis to support business decisions.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide insightful reports to management.

Accounting Operations:

• Oversee the general ledger and ensure accurate and timely entries.
• Manage the accounts payable and receivable functions.
• Implement and maintain effective internal controls.
• Supervise the accounting team and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

Tax Compliance:

• Manage the company's tax compliance obligations, including federal, state, and local taxes.
• Work with external tax advisors to optimize tax strategies.

Treasury Management:

• Manage cash flow and liquidity.
• Oversee banking relationships and optimize borrowing costs.
• Manage foreign exchange risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA certification required.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in a public company setting.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and SEC regulations.
• Proven experience in financial reporting, analysis, and planning.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting software and systems.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.

Additional Considerations

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in financial modelling, data analysis, and ERP systems.
• Leadership Skills: Ability to lead and motivate a team, as well as collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strategic Thinking: A strategic mindset to identify opportunities and risks.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to analyze complex problems and develop effective solutions.

This role offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to contribute to the financial success of a publicly traded company and part of an even bigger company. What will make you stand out is being a highly motivated, results-oriented, and collaborative individual with a passion for finance.

The salary range for this position is $250,000- $260,000, based on experience.

This posting will automatically expire on 6/3/2024

Additional Information

We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Here’s some of what you can expect when you join us. But don’t just take our word for it – see what our colleagues have to say at Life@Informa

Our benefits include:

• Freedom & flexibility: colleagues rate us highly for the flexibility and trust they receive, and we support a range of working patterns
• Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks
• Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too
• Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it’s time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves
• Time out: 15 days PTO rising to 20 after three years and 25 after six years, plus 10 national holidays, a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
• Competitive benefits, including a 401k match, health, vision and dental insurance, parental leave and an ESPP offering company shares at a minimum 15% discount Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, free access to a wellness app and more
• Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programs
• As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world

We’re not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most – although not all – of the skills and experience listed, we welcome your application.

At Informa, you'll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments, we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer. This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses, including all of those protected by law. Ask us or see our website for full information.

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