Controller
MissionWired
Description
At MissionWired, we help our partners create revolutionary fundraising strategies that advance their mission, change our country, and have a positive impact on the world.
We help our partners tell big, ambitious stories that invite their supporters into communities to raise mission-changing revenue. Our results are unrivaled, having converted more than $4.5 billion in donations to the worldâs most trusted philanthropies and groundbreaking campaigns. We do it over email and SMS, in the mail, across social media, everywhere. We donât think in terms of channels; weâre single-minded in pursuit of your success.
Weâre innovative, progress-obsessed, do-gooders who care deeply about social change and continuing to push the limits on what we can accomplish together. Weâve brought strategies to life for nonprofit organizations working around the world, including Sandy Hook Promise, Human Rights Watch, The Humane Society of the U.S., Save the Children, and Friends of the Earth. Over the years, we have worked with various progressive political organizations and believe that each election cycle is an opportunity for us to support organizations across the country and elect Democrats to legislative bodies up and down the ballot.
Weâre an equal-opportunity employer and take seriously our commitment to equality and equity. Our efforts to be inclusive and create opportunity donât end when someone joins us â they begin. Weâve set our sights on changing the world through our work and with our clients, and representation is at the foundation of what we do. We know that diversity of thought and background makes us stronger. Thatâs why weâre committed to building and maintaining a diverse community.
Every new team member broadens our perspective and allows us to think bigger. Weâll be at our best when people from underrepresented communities and people with a range of perspectives and lived experiences want to come, stay, and push the boundaries of whatâs possible.
\nOverview: We are seeking a high-caliber, technically proficient Corporate Controller to lead our Accounting function. This is a critical leadership role in a fast-paced, private equity-backed environment. The ideal candidate will oversee key Finance functions in a hands-on manner, including Internal Audit & Controls, Billing & Collections, Treasury, AP and Tax.
This individual will be responsible for institutionalizing financial processes, ensuring GAAP
compliance across multiple business lines, and driving financial reporting, while partnering closely with Client Services and Operations teams.
- Leading monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, targeting a 7-day close;
- Preparing a monthly "Reporting Package" for Management and the Board, including detailed variance analysis and bridges for EBITDA and Revenue;
- Serving as the primary liaison for the annual audit and all tax compliance requirements;
- Managing a team of 6-8 people across the various functions owned;
- Overseeing the complex billing lifecycle for clients, including fee-based retainers, project-based milestones, and high-volume media pass-through (print, digital, social);
- Managing and further automate recurring billing cycles, ensuring accurate mid-month upgrades, downgrades, and usage-based data sales charges;
- Ensuring contract compliance by reviewing client Master Service Agreements (MSA) to ensure billing triggers align with revenue recognition under ASC 606;
- Leading on collections strategy, including leading the "Order-to-Cash" process; establishing rigorous follow-up protocols to maintain a healthy DSO and maximize free cash flow generation;
- Supervising the full "Procure-to-Pay" workflow, ensuring all agency vendors, data providers, and software hosting costs are vetted and coded correctly.
- Owning the "Sequential Liability" process â ensuring media vendors are paid accurately once client funds are received, a critical function in the advertising space;
- Managing the corporate credit card program and employee expense reimbursement platform (e.g., Ramp), ensuring compliance with mandated travel policies;
- Managing working capital optimization by securing optimal vendor payment terms and by leading organized, efficient AP processes;
- Establishing and maintaining the companyâs formal capitalization policy in strict accordance with ASC 350-40 (Internal-Use Software) and ASC 985-20 (Software to be Sold, Leased, or Marketed);
- Implementing and overseeing a rigorous time-tracking system to capture "Capitalizable vs. Non-Capitalizable" hours;
- Managing documentation, reportin
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About MissionWired
MissionWired is a digital agency that provides technology and marketing services to non-profits and political organizations. They offer a range of services including fundraising, advocacy, and digital marketing.
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Interview Prep Guide
Preparation Strategy
To prepare for this role, review financial management and accounting principles, and practice discussing technical aspects of financial management. Prepare examples of past experiences where you demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills in a financial context. Be prepared to discuss strategies for managing and automating billing cycles, and ensuring contract compliance. Review the company's mission and values, and be prepared to discuss how you can contribute to the organization's goals.
Likely Interview Rounds
- 1. Screening call~30 min
What to prep: Review financial reporting and GAAP compliance requirements, and be prepared to discuss leadership experience and team management strategies.
- What experience do you have with financial reporting and GAAP compliance?
- How would you lead a team to achieve a 7-day close for monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes?
- 2. Technical~60 min
What to prep: Review technical aspects of financial management, such as contract compliance and revenue recognition, and be prepared to discuss strategies for managing and automating billing cycles.
- How would you ensure contract compliance and review client Master Service Agreements (MSA) for billing triggers alignment with revenue recognition under ASC 606?
- What strategies would you use to manage and automate recurring billing cycles?
- 3. Behavioral~60 min
What to prep: Prepare examples of past experiences where you demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills in a financial context.
- Can you describe a time when you had to lead a team to achieve a financial goal?
- How do you handle a situation where there is a discrepancy in financial reporting?
Most Likely Questions
- What experience do you have with financial reporting and GAAP compliance?
- How would you lead a team to achieve a financial goal?
- Can you describe a time when you had to manage a complex billing lifecycle?
- How do you ensure contract compliance and review client Master Service Agreements (MSA) for billing triggers alignment with revenue recognition under ASC 606?
Common Pitfalls
- Lack of technical knowledge in financial management and accounting principles
- Inability to lead and manage a team effectively
- Poor communication and interpersonal skills
Free Prep Resources
- • Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) website
- • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) website
- • GAAP Guidebook