Assistant Controller

Serverfarm is a leading developer and operator of data centers in North America, Western Europe, and Israel, and has key customer relationships with rapidly growing hyperscale, technology and network customers. In September 2023, Manulife Investment Management acquired a controlling interest in Serverfarm, which will allow the company greater access to capital to accelerate the expansion of its data center portfolio on a worldwide basis. The company is positioned to capture the growing demand for data center capacity that continues to grow globally, fueled by the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence and companies’ continued transition of data workloads and storage to the cloud.

Serverfarm has integrated innovation, sustainability and digital transformation into its mission and culture. Serverfarm developed in 2009 out of a need in the market to help customers become more efficient as capacity demands and data management challenges grew. The Serverfarm team began purchasing data centers from customers and leasing back the portion they needed. This strategy transitioned the company from a data center real estate owner into a data center developer and operator, resulting in a growing international portfolio of state-of-the- art facilities.

In 2015, Serverfarm developed its award-winning service platform InCommand with the goal of bringing together the three main elements of a data center: real estate, electrical and mechanical infrastructure, and the IT environment. This portal-based solution combines people, process, and platform, creating a cloud-like experience for data centers. Serverfarm delivers its sustainable Data Center Managemen t as a Service (DMaas) approach at more than 750 locations across forty-five countries.

This is an exciting opportunity at a private equity-backed company to learn in a demanding environment and own high-priority, high-impact projects while maintaining our spirit of fun, energy, and passion. The role requires superior analytical skills, as well as a demonstrated ability to collaborate across a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.

The Assistant Controller will primarily support the Finance and Accounting teams and work closely with team members in Accounting, Operations, Construction, Marketing, and Sales across the global Serverfarm organization.

As the Assistant Controller, you will supervise, manage, and evaluate day-to-day activities. The responsibilities will include ownership of the month-end preparation and closing process, ownership of the general ledger, accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, and look for opportunities to streamline and optimize operations. This person will work with and report directly to the controller.

• Assist in establishing and upholding appropriate accounting methodologies, policies, and standards.
• Supervise and manage the daily functions of the accounting department, including:
• Conducting month and year-end financial reviews
• Handling accounts payable and receivable
• Managing treasury operations and budgeting
• Analyzing revenue and expenditure discrepancies
• Reconciling capital asset accounts
• Implement corporate-level accounting practices to regulate and forecast business operations effectively.
• Prepare multi-currency financial statements and assist in consolidations.
• Provide budgetary support for projects throughout all phases, from initiation to completion.
• Enhance systems and procedures, and initiate corrective measures as needed.
• Delegate projects and oversee staff to ensure compliance and precision.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or similar field is required
• 5 – 7+ years of experience in the accounting field
• Experience in real estate and asset management is a plus
• Experience working in Netsuite is a plus
• Ability to handle multiple projects at one time and work in a high-volume, fast paced transaction-oriented environment
• Growth oriented mindset, desire to learn and share knowledge to help others succeed
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; advanced Excel skills preferred

Serverfarm is committed to providing an equal opportunity workplace and offers paid time off, paid holidays, 401k, medical and dental. Our compensation philosophy rewards employees for achieving the values and objectives aligned with the company’s goals and strategic initiatives.