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Controller

As a leading mobile games developer, Jam City is looking to “level up” our talent. We’re searching for innovators who consider themselves dynamic, collaborative, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

PERKS & BENEFITS

Unlimited Vacation, Paid Sick Days & Holidays

100% Employee Covered Medical, Dental, Vision Plan Base Plan

Life Insurance, 401k, Flexible Spending Accounts, Commuter Benefits & More

Catered Lunches & Well-stocked Kitchens

Yoga & Wellness Activities

Happy Hours

Company Events

Dog Friendly

The Controller is responsible for the oversight of all operational and technical accounting, financial reporting, SOX compliance, and payroll and treasury functions. The Controller leads a team of 15-20 local and overseas professionals in monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements under both US GAAP and IFRS. The Controller is responsible for internal and external communications with senior management, investors, lenders, and vendors, and is charged with maintaining and improving our financial systems, policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Our company is growing and the controller must be able to scale the department and support a high growth company with rapidly evolving business operations.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

OPERATIONS

Lead, manage and oversee the daily operations of the Accounting function and team, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, revenue, royalties, technical accounting, payroll and treasury
Lead month-end and year-end close process; ensure a timely and accurate process through active oversight of the accounting team and active management of the audit
Maintain and implement best-in-class reporting standards, income statements, balance sheets, cash flows, chart of accounts, statutory accounting to U.S. GAAP and IFRS reconciliations, key metrics and reporting calendars for the monthly close, consolidation, and audit requirements
Authorize vendor payments and monitor cash and debt levels, as well as compliance with debt covenants
Support the Tax function, including review and approval of the quarterly provision as well as other annual assumptions and memos
Actively manage the roll-out of the Company’s full SOX compliance program for FY23

FINANCIAL REPORTING

Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
Perform analysis to understand variances in financial and operational drivers
Maintain business processes and critical accounting policies
Partner closely with the FP&A function to support data needs and analysis; identify areas of financial and operational opportunities and work with leaders to drive improvement
Maintain key relationships with our external auditor, our parent company and key financial vendors providing non-audit services
Support the audit process for financial statements under local GAAP of our international subsidiaries

SUPPORT

Liase with Finance, Legal, HR, and other business leaders to communicate critical accounting issues, provide support on questions or new initiatives, and communicate back to the Accounting team on learned action items
Provide accounting support to new business deals, international expansion, financings, acquisitions, and any other new company initiative
Lead business transformation efforts in conjunction with corporate strategic priorities
Actively manage, mentor and coach team members; inspire and encourage continued growth and development

QUALIFACICATIONS

This is an extraordinary opportunity for an experienced leader with 12+ years of progressive accounting experience
This is more than just a leadership position. It is also a hands-on role with an emphasis on continuous improvement. Person will be expected to get in the trenches and be significantly involved with the details and not just be a delegator
Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics from an accredited University and CPA required
Experience with SOX compliance processes and audits required
Knowledge of GAAP and IFRS reporting standards required
Experience with foreign public parent reporting preferred
Ability to manage multiple deliverables and high priority tasks
Attention to detail and high level of accountability
Superior interpersonal and written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated ability to solve problems and work well with cross-functional groups, including Executive Management.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation for this role. The range listed is just one component of Jam City's total compensation package for employees, which may also include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, certifications, location, business needs, or market demands. This range is based on a full-time position. This range may be modified in the future. In addition, Jam City provides a variety of benefits to employees, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan, life, disability, and accident insurance. Pay Range: $174k - $304k

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OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY, & INCLUSION

We believe in creating games that unite people across the world and that showcase our commitment to providing an environment that is both inclusive and diverse for our players and employees. We strive to create a workforce that is reflective of our global player community as we know that we are stronger and better when we play together. To help promote an inclusive culture, we celebrate the visible and invisible diversity of our Jam Citizens through initiatives including Employee Resource Groups, cultural events, trainings, speaker series, and more.

Jam City is an equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, religion, ethnicity, marital, or domestic partnerships status, disability, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws. Our management is committed to following this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruiting, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.

ABOUT JAM CITY

Jam City is an award-winning mobile entertainment studio providing unique and deeply engaging games that appeal to a broad, global audience.

Led by CEO Josh Yguado, former 20th Century Fox executive, Jam City is the creative powerhouse behind some of the highest-grossing and most enduring mobile games. Jam City’s global franchise Cookie Jam has generated more than half a billion dollars, and Panda Pop has more than 120 million downloads to date.

The company also is the go-to studio for Hollywood, having developed immersive, narrative-rich mobile games around iconic entertainment brands. The company’s popular RPG game Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery was the #1 game in more than 40 countries at its launch in April 2018.

Jam City has nine studios located in Los Angeles (HQ), Berlin, Buenos Aires, Bogotá, Burbank, Cedar Falls, San Diego, San Francisco, and Toronto.

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