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Controller

Forte is seeking a Controller to coordinate, administer, and manage all accounting and reporting activities for the company. This includes all aspects of accounting operations and the preparation of annual financial forecasts. Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Controller will oversee the development of financial accounting systems required to maintain reporting requirements.

The ideal candidate will have substantial exposure to monthly closing processes, forecasting and budgeting, financial reporting, technical accounting and more. They will be organized and approach each issue with a critical thinking mindset.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will...

• Provide relevant and timely financial information to the senior leadership team to enable a balanced and objective assessment of the company’s financial health, strategy and objectives.
• Lead all day-to-day accounting operations including functional responsibility over general accounting, accounts payable, revenue recognition, technical accounting matters and more.
• Manage accurate and timely month-end close processes in Netsuite.
• Be responsible for the design, development and improvement of accounting and control processes.
• Drive resolutions to complex accounting issues in emerging topics (i.e., cryptocurrency accounting, decentralization, cryptocurrency taxation, and more).
• Lead the annual audit to ensure completion in a timely manner.
• Provide tax, insurance and other reports required by governmental regulations.
• Develop team members by managing performance, setting goals, providing ongoing training and feedback, and maintaining strong team relationships.
• Assist management in completing analysis and operational-related projects on an ad-hoc basis.

Requirements

To be a fit, you need...

• 12+ years of combined experience in public accounting and corporate accounting roles;
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and team building skills, comfortable interacting and motivating personnel at all levels of the organization;
• Experience overseeing technical accounting at companies with complex transactions (i.e., joint ventures, M&A activities, equity transactions)
• Proven record of successfully building an accounting team in a growth stage company
• Demonstrated ability to integrate and implement emerging technologies and financial tools in day to day accounting operations
• Prior start-up experience or demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field

Bonus if you also have...

• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) (or equivalent);
• Accounting experience with Big Four firms;
• In-depth knowledge of ASC 350-10 to 350-50, ASC 606, ASC 718, ASC 805, ASC 808, and ASC 810.
• Experience with Netsuite, Expensify, and Bill.com
• Experience in and passion for the blockchain industry.

Benefits

• The opportunity to build something that's never been built before - to solve new problems and to develop solutions with a team of industry leaders by your side.
• A learning environment where you'll be hands-on with the latest tools and the technologies.
• The opportunity to merge personal passions or interests you may have for blockchain and/or gaming with your professional path.
• Competitive compensation
• Generous home office stipend for creating a comfortable and productive work space
• Monthly stipend for snacks, meals, and things you may need to enhance your remote work experience!
• Paid medical, dental, and vision insurance - employer contributions for employees and dependents
• 401k match up to $4000/year + Pre-tax commuter and FSA benefits
• Unlimited PTO - take time when you need it

About Forte

Forte is building economic technology for games. Its end-to-end platform enables the emergence of community economics, a system where the interests of game developers and players are aligned, leading to healthier, sustainable game communities. The team is composed of longtime industry members (Unity, ngmoco, Riot Games, Electronic Arts, Sony, and Rockstar Games, among others). Forte is currently working with over thirty acclaimed game developers from across the industry to reimagine the economics of games.