FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

Who we are urban insight and planetizen (sister companies - www.urbaninsight.com and www.planetizen.com) are looking for a talented controller to lead our accounting and finance operations and keep our books. this person will work closely with our ceo and coo as well as various department heads to support the growth of urban insight and planetizen. this is the right role for an experienced accountant with a deep understanding of accrual accounting, an analytical mindset, and a detail-oriented team player who has an ability to work independently. if you are excited by not only maintaining and closing the books, but also by the prospect of managing and building out robust accounting and finance processes, and leading initiatives such as budgeting and forecasting, and creating kpi dashboards, this role is a great fit for you. key responsibilities core accounting operations & record keeping: own the accurate and efficient execution of all daily accounting tasks (bookkeeping, general ledger, ap, ar, invoicing, contract/payment tracking), maintaining meticulous financial records under both cash and accrual accounting bases financial reporting & reconciliation: lead the timely month-end close process, preparing comprehensive and accurate financial statements (p&l, balance sheet, cash flow), and performing all necessary bank and account reconciliations to ensure data integrity budgeting, forecasting & cost management: drive the annual budgeting process collaboratively with leadership; own the ongoing maintenance and refinement of financial forecasts, analyze budget variances...