VP, Corporate Controller

VP, Corporate Controller

Benefitfocus

Benefitfocus (NASDAQ : BNFT) unifies the entire U.S. benefits industry on a single technology platform to protect consumers' health, wealth, property and lifestyle.

With one out of fourteen Americans electing their employee benefits using our technology, and $49 billion of annual transactions taking place on our solution, we have the ability to ignite the entire ecosystem and have embarked upon a journey to evolve into a true platform company : connecting buyers with sellers.

With fresh thinking and a view towards what’s next, we’re committed to evolving our platform to deliver a world-class consumer benefits experience that is powered by artificial intelligence and enables better decision making across the entire ecosystem.

Reporting to our Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the VP, Corporate Controller will serve as a key member of our financial leadership team with responsibility over all aspects of the accounting department and operations.

This is a high visibility role required to engage cross-functionally and maintain strong communications and relationships with other Benefitfocus leadership.

This role is expected to identify best practices across their areas of responsibility and deliver proactive insights, roadmaps, and solutions across the organization.

This role has broad autonomy and discretion to ensure the overall execution of their duties and is expected to demonstrate strong business knowledge and understanding.

The VP, Corporate Controller will work closely with Internal Audit, FP&A, Investor Relations and Operational Excellence.

Responsibilities :

Oversight and direction of all accounting operational functions, including monthly close, policies and procedures, internal controls environment and internal / external financial statement reporting

Assessment and communication of accounting and tax implications for all material business decisions.

Principle leader for all activities with internal and external auditors, including remediation and issue resolution

Participate in strategic initiative that optimize and enhance the operations of the controller organization, including identifying and implementing new opportunities for process and productivity improvements

Evaluating the effectiveness of accounting software and supporting database, implementing improvements as identified

Developing and monitoring accounting operation performance metrics

Overseeing SEC reporting and tax planning and compliance

Develop and manage strong, collaborative relationships with business leadership across the organization

Develop and maintain a high performing controller organization by hiring, training and retaining top talent

Education & Experience Requirements :

Licensed CPA with 15+ years accounting experience in progressive roles

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting; Masters in Accounting or MBA strongly preferred

Six plus (6+) years of experience as Controller (or similar role) for a publicly held company

Four plus (4+) years of SEC reporting experience (10-Q's, 10-K's, 8-K's and Proxy Statements)

Big 4 public accounting / audit experience required

SaaS industry experience preferred

Leadership experience in building and motivating large teams required

Experience with NetSuite highly preferred. Financial Systems implementation experience is a plus.

Strong analytical, problem solving skills, and collaboration skills critical to the role.

Strong eye for detail and a work ethic with get it done hands on approach

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.

It is Benefitfocus’ policy to encourage diversity in hiring, recognizing that this enriches the work environment for all Benefitfocus Associates and that a broad variety of perspectives enhances decision-making and creativity.

Benefitfocus is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran.