Assistant Controller - Remote

PayNearMe is the industry’s only platform that facilitates cash, debit, credit and ACH payments. With its great mobile experience, PayNearMe’s technology provides a simple way for businesses to collect payments through an intuitive, consistent experience for their customers. PayNearMe is the technology company that’s changing how payments are made.

We are a diverse and collaborative company that loves to delight its customers (merchants, consumers, etc.) with simple, useful and practical product/service offerings. We’re headquartered in Silicon Valley with our employees distributed all across the US. Help us reimagine payments!

We’re in growth mode and looking to add a dynamic Assistant Controller to our PayNearMe team. This position will report to the Controller.

What you’ll own and be responsible for:

• Driving a timely and accurate month-end close process, including reviewing and/or preparing of journal entries and balance sheet schedules to ensure accurate and timely completion
• Reviewing and approving the monthly financial statements
• Approving assigned balance sheet account reconciliations
• Reviewing and approving month-end flux analysis that highlights significant items and summarizes company activities
• Working closely with cross functional teams within the Company to assess financial impact of new transactions and determine appropriate accounting
• Supporting the company's regulatory compliance by providing financial reports to necessary parties
• Driving accurate accounting reports and presenting results to the finance team
• Managing the year-end audit and ensuring timely and accurate completion, including the preparation of GAAP financial statements and footnotes
• Improving financial and operational processes through process redesign, procedures development, and reporting enhancements
• Playing a key role in driving the development and optimization of the systems related to the accounting function
• Leading and supporting growth and development of the GL and Reporting team
• Overseeing the accurate completion of payroll and related tax filings for over 30 states

Requirements

• 10+ years’ experience with 2+ years in public accounting experience
• 3+ years of direct people management experience
• Proficient with equity accounting
• Subject matter expert on all phases of the close process (including accruals, close and reconciliation process) for payroll, general ledger, and accounts payable
• Strong technical accounting background
• Leadership experience in a fast paced, pre-IPO company is a plus
• Proficiency with Excel and Google sheets
• Experience with Paycom, Sage Intacct, FloQast, Expensify and bill.com a plus
• Experience working with entities with statutory reporting requirements
• Flexible to meet changing priorities and the ability to prioritize workload to achieve on-time accurate results
• Detail-oriented, self-directed, and able to effectively complete tasks with minimal supervision

Location: Flexible/Remote (US)

Travel: Twice a year to headquarters (COVID-19 permitting)

Benefits

• Great compensation package plus extensive benefits
• Remote working opportunity
  
• Fast-paced and professional work culture
• Company-paid health insurance including medical, dental, and vision
• Company-sponsored life and disability insurance
• Stock options package
• Stimulating start-up culture committed to diversity and inclusion
• Flexible time off
• Paid parental bonding leave
• Team outings and events when permitted

PayNearMe strives to create a workplace where all employees thrive. Our core values represent who we are today and we take pride in the way we work with each other as well as with our stakeholders.

We’re in this together to do the right thing. We deliver real results we are proud of while remaining respectful, transparent, and flexible.

PayNearMe is an equal opportunity employer. We are diligently and thoughtfully working towards cultivating a diverse workforce which in turn, enhances our products and services for the communities we serve. Applicants who represent all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Salary Range: $150,000 - $200,000

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CALIFORNIA CONSUMER PRIVACY ACT: APPLICANT NOTICE

Effective Date: January 1, 2020

Last Reviewed on: December 23, 2019

PayNearMe MT, Inc. and Handle Financial, Inc. (collectively, the “Company”) are providing you with this Notice (“Notice”) to inform you about:

• the categories of Personal Information that the Company collects and maintains about applicants; and
• the purposes for which the Company uses that Personal Information.

For purposes of this Notice, “Personal Information” means information that identifies, relates to, describes, is capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly with, a natural person that the Company may collect in connection with screening applicants for job openings at the Company.

• Identifiers and Professional or Employment-Related Information. The Company collects identifiers and professional or employment-related information, which may include some or all the following: real name, nickname or alias, postal address, telephone number, e-mail address, membership in professional organizations, professional certifications, language skills, and current and past employment history. The Company collects this Personal Information to evaluate previous job performance and consider applicants for positions, to develop a talent pool and plan for succession, to conduct applicant surveys, to maintain an internal applicant directory and for purposes of identification, to promote the Company as a place to work, and for workforce reporting and data analytics/trend analysis.
• Personal Information Categories from Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.80(e). The Company may collect categories of Personal Information listed in Cal. Civ. Code §1798.80(e), other than those already listed above, (a) to the extent necessary to comply with the Company’s legal obligations, such as to accommodate disabilities; (b) to conduct a direct threat analysis in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and state law; (c) for occupational health and safety compliance and record-keeping; and (d) to respond to an applicant’s medical emergency.
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• Education Information. The Company collects education information such as resumes and graduation records. The Company collects this Personal Information to determine suitability for roles, to determine eligibility for training courses, and to assist with professional licensing.
• Profile Data. The Company may collect profile data, including the following: psychological assessments, behavior analyses, or other profiling of its applicants. The Company collects this Personal Information to determine aptitude for certain positions and job assignments as well.
• Background Screening Information. In the event that an applicant is given a formal job offer, the Company collects background screening information prior to hiring, including results of the following types of background screening: criminal history; sex offender registration; motor vehicle records; credit history; employment history; drug testing; and educational history. The Company collects this Personal Information to screen for risks to the Company and its clients, and continued suitability for their jobs and to evaluate applicants for promotions.

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