Controller

As a Controller at Tennr, you'd oversee the entire accounting cycle including accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and cash flow management. You will lead the monthly close process, working alongside our outsourced bookkeepers, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, optimizing accounting systems, and collaborating with other teams to maintain accurate financial inputs.

To qualify as a Controller at Tennr, you must have a CPA certification and at least 7 years of accounting experience, ideally with a mix of big firm and startup roles. A strong command of U.S. GAAP, proficiency in Excel, and a detail-oriented mentality are critical, along with a builder mindset to help establish a financial infrastructure for our growing company.

While not mandatory, having 1-2 years of experience in a startup environment is a plus for the Controller position at Tennr. It shows you're familiar with the unique challenges and fast-paced nature of startups, which can be crucial when developing our financial processes.

The Controller role at Tennr is vital in establishing a solid financial foundation that supports our growth objectives. You will optimize workflows and ensure regulatory compliance, which directly supports our mission of revolutionizing healthcare communication. Your financial insights will drive decision-making and strategy across the organization.

As a Controller at Tennr, proficiency in accounting software and Excel is essential. You'll likely use various bookkeeping and financial management tools to streamline operations, automate accounting systems, and ensure accuracy in financial reporting. Being adaptable to new technologies will serve you well in this fast-evolving startup.

When answering this question, emphasize your familiarity with month-end close activities, detailing your specific roles and responsibilities. Highlight your experience in managing journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and your approach to ensuring accuracy and compliance in financial reporting.

Respond by discussing your understanding of U.S. GAAP principles and give examples of how you have applied them in previous positions. Focus on your attention to detail and abilities in implementing internal controls to minimize financial discrepancies.

Share insights into specific financial systems or software you've implemented or significantly improved. Discuss the impact these systems had on operational efficiency, how you approached the implementation, and the training you provided to team members to ensure a smooth transition.

Illustrate your methodology for creating budgets and forecasts, mentioning the tools used and your collaborative approach with other departments to gather accurate input. Discuss how you ensure that your forecasts align with the organization's strategic goals.

Select an accounting issue that showcases your analytical and problem-solving skills. Detail the steps you took to investigate, resolve it, and what you learned from the experience that could benefit your role as a Controller at Tennr.

Explain how the Controller facilitates collaboration by ensuring that various departments provide accurate financial inputs, assisting Operations, Sales, and HR with data that informs business decisions. Discuss the importance of open communication in fostering teamwork.

Discuss your time management strategies and how you oversee multiple tasks efficiently. Mention any frameworks or tools you use to stay organized and meet deadlines, ensuring that nothing falls through the cracks during reporting periods.

Talk about any leadership roles you have held and your approach to mentorship. Provide examples of how you've supported team members in their professional development and the importance of fostering growth within your finance team.

Discuss the analytical methods you have employed, such as variance analysis, trend analysis, and benchmarking. Highlight tools or software you use for these analyses, mentioning how this information is used in decision-making processes.

This is your opportunity to align your values with Tennr's mission. Highlight your passion for building financial foundations in impactful sectors like healthcare, your interest in shaping financial practices in a startup, and your excitement for the company's innovative approach to solving complex problems.