Finance

Assistant Controller

Needham, MA

This position will be a key member of the Finance Team and will be responsible for the day to day operations of the Accounting Department. The position will report directly to the Corporate Controller, and will oversee all functions within the Finance Department. The position will work closely with the Corporate Controller, department heads and operational managers in order gain a thorough understand of the Company’s operations. It is expected that this position will evolve into a key operational resource for TechTarget. This position will also work closely with the Director of Sarbanes Oxley Compliance to ensure that the necessary internal controls are in place and functioning effectively.

Essential Job Functions:

• Gain a thorough understanding of the Company’s accounts and operations to ensure that the monthly close is completed in a timely and accurate manner;
• Ensure that monthly financial reporting is completed and distributed in a timely and accurate manner;
• Become the primary resource within the Finance department for:
• Researching matters involving GAAP or SEC reporting;
• Addressing system requirements as it relates to accounting matters;
• Assisting in coordination of the annual budget process and quarterly forecasts;
• Quarterly reviews and annual audit by external auditors;
• Assisting with quarterly SEC reporting requirements;
• Assisting with operational matters to assess the general ledger impact;
• Ensuring compliance with SOX 404 requirements; and
• Special projects, including acquisitions, international expansion, new product launches or other growth related matters.
• Be a strong and effective manager, overseeing a department of approximately 15 staff professionals.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required:

• A minimum of 7-10 years experience is required, preferably in both private and public accounting areas. Previous experience as an Assistant Controller or Controller is also required;
• Bachelor’s degree with Accounting concentration and professional accounting qualification is essential, CPA required;
• Expertise in US GAAP including the ability to research issues, document conclusions and discuss with management and the Company’s independent auditors;
• Strong experience in reviewing account reconciliations and fluctuation analyses;
• Demonstrated ability to lead, manage a team and drive continuous process improvement;
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, vendors, and others;
• Strong business judgment to assess complex situations with multiple issues and drive appropriate actions;
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as strong organizational skills;
• Ability to analyze large amounts of data, determines root causes of problems, recommend actions, and drive the implementation of those actions independently;
• Provide leadership, career growth, and training for team members; and
• Ability to effect continuous process improvement, especially as relates to the effectiveness and efficiency of the close process.
  

Please contact jobs@techtarget.com