Controller

About Zeni

Culture Is At Our Core

1. #zenivision - We innovate on intelligence, both artificial and human


2. #zenisuccess - We help our clients succeed with passion and empathy


3. #zenilove - We care deeply about our clients and each other


4. #trustzeni - We build trust with our clients and with each other


5. #onezeni - We are one team, one mission, one heart

About the Role 

Zeni is looking for an entrepreneurial minded, technology passionate controller to help support our growing customer base. We are looking for people that take quality as a point of pride. You will be a key member of the finance team at Zeni and work very closely with cutting edge founders. 

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of customers, taking ownership of customer revenue growth and  profitability 


• Manage a team of remote resources, driving the team to own daily and monthly close processes, reconciliations and classifications


• Utilize Zeni’s platform and technology to drive automation of customer processes and integration of financial applications


• Guide customers in the collection and use of data to optimize Zeni’s AI reporting platform, empowering budget vs. actual analysis, forecasts and KPI reporting


• Educate customers and founders on U.S. GAAP accounting, financial statements and financial metrics for technology companies


• Drive customer success, anticipating customer needs and responding to customer requests as the finance function for the customer


• Train and mentor accounting managers, senior accountants and staff to complete daily, monthly and annual accounting and reporting processes


• Enable Zeni sales growth by assisting customers in scaling their business and supporting additional Zeni services

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an accounting, accounting outsource provider or CPA firm


• Managing a diverse customer portfolio of SaaS-based, e-commerce, inventory, other tech start-ups, and companies outside of tech.


• Undergraduate or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance


• Strong knowledge and application of GAAP, ASC 606 revenue recognition, consolidations, and equity compensation and other areas of accounting for SaaS companies


• Experience in coaching management at various stages of development, recommending solutions, and guiding the timing of key deliverables as companies grow 


• Strong oral and written communication skills and comfortable working with teams in client-facing role


• Tech savvy with experience in Quickbooks, Bill.com, Gusto, Expensify and other leading cloud-based finance applications for start-ups


• Experience using Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, and Slides) and advanced Excel skills


• Ability to work from our Lehi, UT office 4 days per week without relocation assistance. 

Compensation: Your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. In addition to base salary, this position includes a performance bonus paid on a semi-annual cadence in addition to a stock option package. The anticipated base salary for this position is expected to be within the below stated range. Your actual base pay will depend on your geographic location. Zeni uses compensation regions that vary depending on location. Pay is also determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Additionally, Zeni  leverages current market data to determine compensation, so posted compensation figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Zeni reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. Salary Range: $90,000 - 110,000

Benefits & Perks 

• Medical, dental and vision with a generous company contribution strategy


• 401(k)


• Work from home flexibility one day per week 


• Employee stock options 


• Flexible PTO 


• Generous sick and parental leave programs 

Position Location: This role is located in Lehi, Utah and required four days of being onsite. 

Zeni is committed to equal treatment and opportunity in all aspects of recruitment, selection, and employment without regard to gender, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other category protected under the law. Zeni is an equal opportunity employer; committed to a community of inclusion, and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please email [email protected]