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Quorum Controller in Washington, District Of Columbia
Based in Washington, D.C., Quorum is a fast-growing software company and is the leading provider of workflow software and information services for government affairs professionals across corporate, non-profit, association, and governmental end-markets. Quorum allows users to manage stakeholder engagement, launch grassroots advocacy campaigns, and track legislative activity at all levels of government, including federal, state and local.
Quorum provides mission-critical solutions to public affairs professionals for their work in Congress, all 50 state legislatures, major U.S. cities, the European Union, and 30+ countries around the globe. Quorum serves over 2,000 customers globally including over 50% of the Fortune 100, and has over 350 team members across the globe. The company recently acquired Capitol Canary, a market leader in grassroots advocacy software.
As a Controller , you will report to our Vice President of Finance and direct all aspects of accounting operations, including timely and accurate general ledger accounting, accounts payable processing, month-end close, and preparation of internal management financial reports.
What You’ll Do
First Week: You’ll get an overview of our people, business, tech stack, financial model, and reporting packets.
First Month: You’ll oversee all accounting systems, procedures, and practices to ensure/enhance proper internal controls and ensure all records are maintained in accordance with GAAP.
First Six Months: You’ll manage the monthly and annual close processes, ensuring that they are completed in a timely manner, and prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports. You will also play a key role in the successful completion of Quorum’s annual audit process.
First Year: You’ll mentor staff, provide hands-on leadership to the accounting team; clarify accountability and expectations; set measurable objectives and goals for the accounting staff. You’ll also support the continued growth of the Company by identifying and initiating process improvements over financial processes and systems.
About You
You have at least 4 years of accounting experience; a track record of success in accounting and control in private or public company environments is a plus.
You have strong technical accounting experience (revenue recognition, purchase accounting, consolidations, and foreign currency translation).
You are eager to build partnerships, design, and implement process improvements that make team member’s lives easier by solving everyday problems.
You are a self-starter who is able to work independently and manage time across multiple work streams and stakeholders.
You can demonstrate a strong grasp of internal controls.
You have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and an active CPA. NetSuite experience is preferred.
And, of course, you want to make a meaningful impact on the growth of our organization.
About the Finance Team
We’re responsible for the financial stewardship of Quorum.
We pay attention to the details and have pride in the work we do, knowing that our team helps provide peace of mind to our team members, clients, and vendors.
We're close as a company—we work together, spend time together, and value each others' ideas and input.
We believe that precedent is not best practice—we are constantly striving to improve our own workflow.
We work with a great sense of integrity and accountability. We strive to make Quorum an exceptional place to work.
Our Work Environment
We are a hybrid team with flexible work options: work remotely or choose to come into our vibrant, sunlit space in our modern, open concept office in Washington DC.
Our office building is located in the heart of downtown DC, easily accessible by metro, bus, and rideshares. It is also in close proximity to great restaurants, food trucks, shopping, and popular happy hour spots.
Our team loves to spend time doing fun things outside of the office - both together and remote, which we call Quorum Fun events (https://www.glassdoor.com/Photos/Quorum-Analytics-Office-Photos-E1137932.htm) . Past Quorum Fun events have included apple picking, yoga, virtual art classes and wine tasting.
Do you want to learn what it's like to have a real impact at a fast-growing company (https://www.linkedin.com/company/quorum-analytics-inc) that is changing the way the advocacy process works (https://twitter.com/quorumanalytics?lang=en) ? If so, drop us a line. We'd love to talk to you!
Compensation Structure
- On Target Earnings: $160,000.00 – $190,000.00
Benefits
Flexible Paid Time Off
Paid Company holidays plus additional company-wide days off for team members to rest and recharge
Four Day Weekends for President’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day
Free Subscription to the Calm App
Free Subscription to LinkedIn Learning to support professional development
Invest in Yourself Days - one designated day per quarter is dedicated to your professional development!
One-time Work from Home Stipend
401k match
Choice of trans-inclusive medical, dental, and vision insurance plan options
Virtual and in-person team events
Bright sunlit open office concept with your own dedicated desk (if you want it)
Inclusion & Diversity Affinity Groups to support belonging
12 weeks paid parental leave
We comply with all requirements for US government federal contractors issued by the OFCCP, IFR, and the terms of our government contracts.
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