The Corporate Controller will lead accounting and finance operations, ensure GAAP compliance, prepare financial reports, and manage financial processes to support business growth.
Who We Are:
Tripalink is a leading co-living and apartment rental platform that aims to redefine urban living. With a strong presence in major cities across the United States, we offer modern apartments designed to create a sense of community among residents.
As a fast-growing startup, we are committed to building a community that supports personal growth, celebrates diversity, and encourages excellence. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional living experiences through cutting-edge technology and unparalleled customer service. If you're passionate about making a difference and eager to be part of a team that values creativity and teamwork, we invite you to explore our career opportunities and join us on our journey. See below for a summary for this position. Please note, job responsibilities may change from time to time based on business need.
The Controller will lead the accounting and finance tasks and work closely with the CEO to lay the financial foundation for our next phase of growth. This an executive role, charged with creating, documenting and maintaining new processes and systems to enable scaling up as we expand our business rapidly. This is a formative and exciting time as we seek to hire for and define the accounting function more fully within the company and implement increased visibility, controls and accountability into company financials and business metrics. Your technical expertise and business acumen will complement and enhance a focused team of startup professionals. Reporting to the CEO, you will have broad responsibilities and an opportunity to have an immediate and meaningful impact on the company.
Responsibilities
- Perform all accounting and financial operations including the general ledger, revenue, inventory management and cost of goods sold, AP/AR, research and development accounting, stock options compensation, payroll, benefits and cash flow management.
- Prepare accurate and timely information for management and investors.
- Report monthly, quarterly, and year-end GAAP financial reports and internal reportingInterface with all internal divisions of the company and governmental agencies, and professional service providers.
- Coordinate monthly/quarterly filings and yearly tax returns, periodic governmental filings, registrations, business and tax licenses, etc.
- Prepare year end working papers for each entity submission
- Reconcile and account for stock option plans, loan agreements, royalty buyouts and other legal contracts.
- Work with Senior Management to ensure financial directives are followed.
- Observe and analyze financial data on a regular basis to make pricing decisions, formulate go-to-market strategies, lower costs, increase profits, win new customers and grow the business.
- Assessing current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement and implementing new processes.
- Evaluating the effectiveness of accounting software and supporting databases.
- Developing and monitoring business performance metrics.
- Hiring, training and retaining skilled accounting and finance staff.
- Other duties that arise during the normal course of business
Qualifications
- Master's degree in business administration (MBA) or professional accreditation such as certified public accountant (CPA), certified management accountant (CMA) or chartered global management accountant (CGMA).
- 10+ years proven accounting experience.
- Working knowledge of finance law and regulatory standards (GAAP).
- Strong understanding of economic and banking processes, and detailed financial data analysis.
- Preferably experience in Property Management
- Bilingual in Mandarin is preferred
Compensation:
The estimated annual cash salary for this role is $160,000
What We Provide:
- Excellent Working Environment: Energetic, Ambitious, Passionate
- Great Team Experience
- Regular Team Building Activities
- Free Community Event Entrance
- Leadership Cultivation & Individual Development
- Networking & Resources from External Partners
- Opportunities of Rotation Among Departments & Locations
Diversity & Inclusion at Tripalink
Tripalink is committed to bringing together individuals from different backgrounds and perspectives. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and do great work together.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer open to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, Veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Note on Pay Transparency:
Tripalink provides an estimate of the compensation for roles that may be hired as required by state regulations. This role may also qualify for annual incentive and/or comprehensive benefits. Compensation may vary based on (a) location, as Tripalink factors in specific location when benchmarking compensation for most roles; (b) individual candidate skills and qualifications; and (c) individual candidate experience.
Additionally, Tripalink leverages current market data to determine compensation, so posted compensation figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Tripalink reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Top Skills
Accounting Software
Finance Law
Gaap
Tripalink Los Angeles, California, USA Office
2905 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90007
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