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Corporate Controller

Position Intro

Linden Research, Inc. dba Linden Lab develops platforms that empower people to create, share, and benefit from virtual experiences. Founded in 1999, the company first launched Second Life, the groundbreaking virtual world enjoyed by millions around the globe, in 2003, which has since gone on to boast nearly two billion user creations and a vibrant $500 million (USD) economy.

Tilia Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Linden Research, Inc., and a licensed money transmitter in the U.S. Tilia enables publishers of video games and virtual worlds to create in-world economies and monetize user interaction. Built from the ground up to be robust, flexible, and secure, Tilia powers virtual economies of leading and cutting-edge publishers with hundreds of millions of dollars in circulation.

The Corporate Controller is a proven professional responsible for the core operational aspects of accounting. This includes effectively developing talent and working cross-functionally across the broader organization in a rapidly changing and growing environment. The Corporate Controller reports to the CFO and is the leader of the company’s accounting team.

Primary Functions

The Corporate Controller oversees and manages all aspects of the accounting operations and external (SEC) reporting functions for the company. You will take ownership of team productivity by removing roadblocks and identifying and implementing improvements to our process and procedures. In this role, you will manage and mentor a team of talented accounting professionals while building a positive and fun work environment.

Responsibilities

• Managing the record-to-report cycle, which includes the month-end close process and all SEC external reporting requirements.
• Establishing and maintaining technical accounting policies and leading practices and procedures to ensure US GAAP compliance.
• Leading, developing, and improving the global close processes and accounting operations (i.e., payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, etc.).
• Overseeing the Company’s regulatory and statutory reporting requirements both in the U.S. and overseas.
• Partnering with the CFO to develop the company’s tax strategy and overseeing the implementation and structuring of that strategy.
• Managing all accounting integration & valuation initiatives for mergers & acquisition transactions.
• Improving internal controls to ensure SOX compliance with all processes within the controllership organization.
• Working closely with the financial planning & analysis team on reporting efforts and monthly accruals related to budgeting and forecasting.
• Overseeing the audit process by external independent auditors.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Proven technical accounting and SEC reporting experience.
• Strong ability to multitask and prioritize initiatives in a demanding and fast-paced work environment.
• Passion for leading, mentoring and motivating effective teams of remote employees across multiple time zones.
• Active investor in the growth and development of a culturally diverse, distributed team through mentorship and best practice knowledge sharing.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree, with emphasis in accounting or finance; CPA required.
• 15+ years of work experience in managing an accounting function including at least 4+ years working at a public accounting firm.
• Previous experience as a public company Corporate Controller or Assistant Controller of large public corporation.

Experience

• Previous experience working as a Controller in a multinational corporation.
• Demonstrated experience with design and implementation of accounting policies and procedures in a public company SOX environment.
• Comprehensive understanding of financial accounting and reporting under US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• Excellent planning, analysis, and execution skills coupled with merger & acquisition and integration accounting experience.
• Practiced ability to balance and prioritize multiple projects and timely communicate status to stakeholders within tight deadlines.
• Proven success in developing and leading a team of people using a collaborative management style in a public company environment.
• Experience stepping into established technical organizations, engaging with all levels of the organization, quickly gaining respect and delivering value.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated success within a fast-paced, rapidly growing environment is preferred.

Travel Requirements

No travel required.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use the computer and communicate with coworkers in an office environment. The employee frequently is required to stand or sit to complete work and may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

We strongly believe that different backgrounds and ideas are a competitive advantage.

We hire candidates of any race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, Veteran status, and any other status.

Linden Lab is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Fine Print :

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.