Financial Controller/Accounting Manager (UK)
Poseidon Digital
- United Kingdom
- Permanent
- Full-time
- The desire to be the absolute best in our field.
- A passion to join art that improves people's lives with its audiences.
- A wish to leave a legacy, and to help others leave theirs.
We are dedicated to creating unforgettable experiences and are looking for innovative team members who are passionate about blending art, technology, and finance to drive our vision forward.Ideal candidates will have an understanding of or experience with the arts, cultural, or non-profit landscapes, or another unusual field. We particularly value individuals who are passionate about making a meaningful impact and can contribute innovative, creative solutions to our team. If you are driven by mission-oriented work, excited by the challenge of working with an unusual, innovative company and have a proven track record in these fields, we'd like to hear from you.Our US partner operation has pioneered the conversion of over 60 US planetariums into pop-up mainstream immersive evening venues, re-imagining what a planetarium can be. Our first two immersive shows Mesmerica and Beautifica are the fastest-selling planetarium shows ever, blowing minds and mending hearts with a potency unique to the immersive medium.The Financial Controller/Accounting Manager's role:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Financial Controller/Accounting Manager with good knowledge of the US tax system to join our international team to manage our financial operations and lead our accounting team.This role combines accounting expertise and strategic financial management, requiring a proactive approach to overseeing all financial activities, including budgeting, reporting, and forecasting. It will be pivotal in managing our day-to-day financial operations, including cash flow management, financial forecasting, and tactical financial planning to ensure our operations run smoothly and efficiently.The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting combined with the ability to implement strategic financial initiatives.The role will be responsible for all aspects of financial management, including corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecast preparation, banking and cash flow monitoring, account reconciliations, maintaining the general ledger, and performing other accounting duties as assigned.We will be looking to you to review and develop our internal control policies and procedures as well as perform financial risk management, and to plan and manage the finance team as it grows.You should have a solid working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and strong financial analysis skills. You should possess strong Excel/Google Sheets skills, be detail-oriented, highly organized, be able to work with little to no supervision and perform under pressure at times.Responsibilities:
- Oversee all company accounting functions including ledger maintenance, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
- Develop and maintain timely cash flow forecasts down to daily granularity, actively managing and planning payments and cash requirements to ensure operational and financial stability.
- Open, maintain and monitor company bank/credit accounts.
- Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in financial reporting.
- Implement and oversee rigorous financial controls and policies to maintain the integrity of company finances.
- Prepare detailed monthly and ad-hoc financial reports and presentations for senior management, highlighting financial performance, trends, and forecasts.
- Lead budgeting and forecasting efforts, working closely with senior management to align financial strategies with business objectives.
- Develop and update financial models and assist the CEO with decision-making processes.
- Coordinate with external auditors and advisors for annual audits and ongoing compliance requirements.
- Optimize and maintain the chart of accounts and financial reporting systems to ensure clarity and usefulness of financial data for both tax and operational needs.
- Create and maintain budgets for grant opportunities.
- Maintain documentation of accounting policies and procedures; implement a system of controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk.
- Work with external auditors, providing needed information..
- Investigate and resolve audit findings, account discrepancies, and issues of non-compliance.
- Oversee state and sales tax registrations conducted by subcontractors.
- Conduct risk assessments and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.
- Maintain and reconcile balance sheet and general ledger accounts.
- Liaise with show producers monthly to reconcile actual spend vs their budgets
- Track profit and loss per show.
- Prepare federal, state, local, and special tax returns.
- Assist with opening branches in other countries. You will predominantly be working on the US operation, however may be asked to oversee the much simpler accounting of such international branches as we grow.
- Drive the adoption of new technologies and process improvements within the finance department to increase efficiency and accuracy in financial operations.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or a related field; Master's degree, CPA or CMA strongly preferred.
- 5+ years of related experience required.
- Working knowledge of tax laws and GAAP.
- Proficient in accounting and tax preparation software.
- Strong knowledge of the US tax system
- Proficient in cloud accounting systems such as Xero/Quickbooks/Odoo.
- Strong financial analysis skills and attention to detail.
- Exceptional leadership and communication skills, capable of directing and motivating teams and working across departments.
- Proficiency with Excel, Google Sheets
- Proven ability to manage budgets, forecasts, and financial reports.
- 100% remote
- 100% flextime
- Generous Holiday provisions
- Supportive work culture, with team in 9 countries
- Hard work, including some off hours (since we are running shows around the world);
- World-class standards.
- Attention to detail; we are moving fast and don't have time to be checking others' work.
- Humor (lots of humor).
- Respect and consideration for other team-members and our audience.
- Ethics - while we push the boundaries of the tech, we always act with honesty and integrity.
- Long-term, big picture thinking.
- A collaborative outlook and attitude.
- Ownership of mistakes, and the ability to turn them into learning opportunities. We don't do guilt.
- Open, honest communication.