Controller

Firefly is seeking a highly motivated Controller or Assistant Controller (role to be determined based on experience and qualifications) to join our Accounting Team and play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial reporting. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with public company experience and a strong understanding of full-cycle general ledger reporting to contribute to our continued success. This role will report to either the Chief Accounting Officer or the Director of Accounting (TBD based on role).

Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Compliance:

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards, regulations, and internal controls.
• Assist with the preparation and filing of SEC reports (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K), if applicable.
• Manage and support external audits.

General Ledger Management:

• Oversee the full-cycle general ledger process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Establish, maintain and improve accounting policies and procedures.
• Analyze financial data and provide insightful reports to management.
• Ensure completeness, accuracy and timeliness of financial data.

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• Develop, implement, and maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks.
• Prepare the company for internal controls audit readiness.

Team Leadership & Collaboration:

• Collaborate with FP&A and non-finance business units to establish and improve processes, and ensure accurate and timely financial information.
• Supervise and mentor a team of approximately seven staff and senior accountants and AP personnel.
• Drive process improvements and efficiencies within the accounting department.

Other Duties:

• Assist with budgeting and forecasting.
• Support special projects as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA preferred.
• Minimum seven years of progressive accounting experience, with at least two years in a public company environment.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication, and presentation skills.
• Proven track record of working with business-facing (i.e., non-finance) personnel to achieve successful outcomes.
• Familiarity with public company reporting, documentation and audit requirements.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and internal control over financial reporting.
• Strong leadership and team management, as well as personnel mentoring and development skills.
• Proven experience with full-cycle general ledger management.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong Excel skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Public accounting (particularly Big4 accounting firm) experience
• Experience with manufacturing industry accounting.
• Masters degree in accounting or related business field.