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Controller

Department: Accounting
Location: Westlake, OH

We want you!

As the Controller in our DataServ team, you will play a leading role in our Accounting and Financial Services team as you manage the preparation, compilation, and analysis of the financial activities and statements for our growing organization. This position will report to our CFO and work cross-functionally with the sales, operations, finance, and executive leadership teams.

On a day-to-day basis, this role oversees and executes normal accounting operations, reconciliations, and closes, and directs finance in the preparation and analysis of financial statements and projections. If you enjoy executional accounting, financial analysis and forecasting, and being a part of a rapidly growing, private equity-backed organization, this role could be for you!

Why you’ll love us:

We care. We coach. We lead. DataServ, founded in 1986, continues to use this approach in all we do for our culture. It’s truly the people who make working here great. We are a collaborative environment and supportive of one another, providing flexibility when needed. As lifelong learners, promoting from within is a priority to provide our team members opportunities for internal mobility and growth.

DataServ offers a competitive compensation plan including paid holidays, PPTO, discretionary bonuses, 401K (with match), medical, dental, vision, life, STD, and LTD benefits. Team members also enjoy our bright, open, casual environment with standing desks, coffee, lunches, kitchen, and outdoor patio along with many other inclusive benefits and perks!

About DataServ:

For almost 40 years, DataServ’s primary mission has been to provide managed technology solutions and services to the public and commercial sectors. With our focus of understanding people and processes, we created the concept of Technology as a Utility so that our customers can buy only what they need, without having to make an investment in infrastructure. We take pride in helping to align goals, build trust, and add value to exceed our customer technology expectations. For more about DataServ, visit www.dataservtech.com.

Qualities we want in you:

• team player • excellent communicator • tech savvy • strategic thinker • detail oriented • service oriented • motivated • self-disciplined • professional • player<>coach mentality • flexible in a fast-paced environment • works independently with minimal supervision • exhibits strong work ethic • handles demanding situations/timelines • organized • responsible/dependable • willing to receive/provide feedback to improve performance • supportive • strong desire to support and mentor

What you’ll do:

  • Represent DataServ in a positive manner to colleagues, customer base and vendors.
  • Create and maintain clean and accurate accounting records
  • Direct ownership and company lead for all aspects of day-to-day accounting operations, reconciliations, and monthly and annual closings including, but not limited to:
    • Oversee revenue and expense entries and associated schedules
    • Ensure proper matching and allocation of costs against revenue to comply with GAAP, company policies, and regulatory requirements
    • Calculate and reconcile sales commission calculations and payments
    • Manage inventory workflow, tracking valuation and overseeing monthly reconciliations
    • Actively manage or execute balance sheet and supporting schedule reconciliations
    • Conduct thorough analysis to identify and rectify discrepancies and variances in revenue or expenses
    • Monitor and proactively manage accounts receivable and payable
    • Monitor and forecast cash flow and reconciliations
    • Manage the preparation and filing of sales and use tax reporting
    • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual business and departmental financial statement preparation
    • Execute and manage annual external audits and income tax filings
    • Provide redundancy and backup support for other team members
  • Support the CFO with financial analysis and forecasting and the advancement of accounting operations
    • Lead the development and implementation of new accounting and business policies and procedures
    • Provide financial insights to support decision making and strategic planning
    • Co-manage the preparation and creation of annual budget and quarterly reforecasts
  • All other duties as assigned.

Additional proficiencies we seek:

  • Experience with project and recurring revenue recognition and sales and use tax
  • Experience with private equity or other institutional investment preferred
  • Deep understanding of G/L software systems
  • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office products (Teams, Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Strong verbal and written communications and time management skills
  • Critical and analytical thinking skills
  • Insatiable desire for detail
  • Hunger to advance and grow
  • CPA

What we require:

  • Bachelor’s or advanced degree preferred
  • 7+ years of progressive experience in corporate accounting
  • Previous controller experience
  • Good working knowledge and understanding of complex and technical GAAP-compliant accounting
  • Possess a natural curiosity and drive to continuously improve
  • Honesty, integrity, and the desire to contribute to and support a close-knit team
  • Pre-employment drug screening required
  • Pre-employment driver’s license and background checks required

DataServ is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment, in accordance with the requirements of all applicable laws, including race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, disability, or medical condition.

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