VP, Controller

Posted:
12/4/2024, 11:36:33 PM

Location(s):
New York, United States ⋅ New York, New York, United States

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Finance & Banking

CookUnity is a chef-to-you marketplace connecting talented chefs with consumers, revolutionizing meal delivery. We bring small-batch, restaurant-quality meals to eaters nationwide, crafted by a diverse collective of all-star chefs. With over 100 inspired chefs from cities like NYC, LA, Austin, and more, our weekly subscription offers a wide range of hand-crafted meals to cater to various palates and dietary preferences.

By delivering over 1 million meals per month, we're also empowering working chefs, tripling their income, and supporting their growth. CookUnity believes in fueling stronger communities, partnering with Food Bank For New York City to combat food insecurity across all five boroughs.

Position Overview:

As the Controller Senior Director, you will be a key leader on our growing Finance team. You will lead all aspects of Accounting including ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting, overseeing treasury operations, establishing and enforcing effective controls, managing risk, and leading tax compliance. This role requires a hands-on, ambitious leader to scale the capabilities of our accounting team to support the company’s growth.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead all accounting operations including conducting timely and accurate closings, overseeing efficient and controlled AP, ensuring compliance with GAAP standards
  • Coordinate all audit activity 
  • Establish and enforce effective controls to protect company assets and the integrity of our financial data
  • Oversee treasury operations and cash planning
  • Prepare and distribute investor reporting and maintain the cap table
  • Maintain compliance with tax and other reporting requirements
  • Be a thought leader in the design, implementation, and continual improvement of our financial systems
  • Elevate accounting processes to ensure efficiency, controls, and compliance
  • Build the accounting team including designing the optimal team, recruiting top talent, and developing the team

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors or Masters degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, Licensed CPA, public accounting experience preferred. 
  • 10+ years experience in roles of increasing responsibility. Ideally a combination of both large company experience and startup experience. 
  • Big 4 public auditing experience required.
  • Strong leadership skills and track record of building and leading teams in a high-growth environment
  • Successfully designed, implemented, and optimized financial systems, including an ERP
  • Strong analytical skills and experience analyzing financial data 

 

Please note that the pay range provided refers to the base salary only and does not include potential bonuses or equity.

 

Compensation

All final pay rates will be determined by candidates experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
Pay Range for this position
$275,000$300,000 USD

 

If you’re interested in this role, please submit your application and if we think you might be a fit, we'll get in touch with you. Thank you for your time!

CookUnity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to creating a community of inclusion and an environment free from discrimination or harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability.