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Qualtrics

PGF Accounting Controller

Provo, UT

PGF Accounting Controller Why We Have This Role Qualtrics is on the lookout for a proactive ... * CPA certification required * Experience working in Big 4/consulting audit functions preferred

Qualtrics

PGF Accounting Controller

Provo, UT · On-site

PGF Accounting Controller Why We Have This Role Qualtrics is on the lookout for a proactive ... * CPA certification required * Experience working in Big 4/consulting audit functions preferred

SMS

Controller Accounting Manager

West Valley City, UT · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

Controller/Accounting Manager Reputable, stable, growing construction company, in business for well over 60 years, and servicing clients across Utah and Idaho, is seeking an experienced Controller ...

Solen Software Group

Controller

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site +1

$150K - $170K/yr

Controller Company: Solen Software Group Location: US (Salt Lake City or New York City - Hybrid ... You will manage, coach and upskill a team of accounting professionals and make decisions on team ...

North American Management

Accountant

Murray, UT · On-site

... Controller. The ideal candidate to apply for this position: * Is looking to build a career in accounting and gain exposure to real-world AP/AR workflows * Has strong attention to detail and takes ...

Listen Technologies

Controller

Bluffdale, UT · On-site

Intercompany accounting and consolidated reporting across multiple currencies and entities ... Controller, Assistant Controller, or Senior Accounting Manager * A track record owning the full ...

Now CFO

Controller

Salt Lake City, UT · Hybrid

As a Controller consultant, you'll monitor our client's financial and accounting status, review quarterly and annual budgets, and manage accounting transactions for our clients. The day-to-day ...

Now CFO

Controller

Salt Lake City, UT · Hybrid

As a Controller consultant, youll monitor our clients financial and accounting status, review quarterly and annual budgets, and manage accounting transactions for our clients. The day-to-day ...

Now CFO

Controller

Salt Lake City, UT · Hybrid

As a Controller consultant, you'll monitor our client's financial and accounting status, review quarterly and annual budgets, and manage accounting transactions for our clients. The day-to-day ...

Listen Technologies

Controller

Bluffdale, UT · On-site

Intercompany accounting and consolidated reporting across multiple currencies and entities ... Controller, Assistant Controller, or Senior Accounting Manager * A track record owning the full ...

Triumph Group

Senior Financial Controller

Park City, UT · On-site

As head of the accounting department, the controller will manage and supervise all aspects of accounting including billing, financial statements, general ledger, cost accounting, payroll, accounts ...

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Triumph Group

Senior Financial Controller

Park City, UT · On-site

As head of the accounting department, the controller will manage and supervise all aspects of accounting including billing, financial statements, general ledger, cost accounting, payroll, accounts ...

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Now CFO

Controller

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

As a Controller consultant, you'll monitor our client's financial and accounting status, review quarterly and annual budgets, and manage accounting transactions for our clients. The day-to-day ...

Team Architects

Controller

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$125K - $150K/yr

TurboPass is a fast-growing fintech/SaaS company looking for an experienced Controller to lead our accounting function and help build the financial infrastructure that supports our next stage of ...

Robert Half

Controller

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

This role will oversee core accounting operations, guide the close cycle, and maintain strong ... The Controller will also partner across finance and operational teams to improve processes ...

Team Architects

Controller

Salt Lake City, UT · Hybrid

$125K - $150K/yr

TurboPass is a fast-growing fintech/SaaS company looking for an experienced Controller to lead our accounting function and help build the financial infrastructure that supports our next stage of ...

Greenlight Holdings

Staff Accountant

Provo, UT · On-site

$52K - $69K/yr

You will report directly to the Controller and work closely with operations managers across all brands. This is an ideal position for a recent accounting graduate or early-career professional looking ...

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What is an accounting controller accountant?

An Accounting Controller Accountant is a senior-level professional responsible for overseeing the accounting operations of an organization. Their duties typically include managing financial reporting, maintaining internal controls, supervising accounting staff, preparing budgets, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Controllers play a critical role in the financial management and strategic planning of a business, acting as a bridge between the accounting team and executive management. They often help establish accounting policies and ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial statements.

What are some common challenges an accounting controller accountant faces when managing month-end closing processes?

Accounting Controller Accountants often face tight deadlines and high expectations during month-end closing, as they must ensure all financial data is accurate and complete before reporting. Challenges include coordinating with various departments to gather required information, addressing discrepancies quickly, and implementing process improvements to reduce errors. Strong organizational skills and proactive communication are essential to managing these pressures and maintaining compliance with accounting standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an accounting controller accountant, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Accounting Controller Accountant, you need expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, and regulatory compliance, typically supported by a degree in accounting or finance and a CPA certification. Proficiency with accounting software like QuickBooks, SAP, or Oracle, as well as advanced Excel skills, is commonly required. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective leadership are crucial soft skills for managing teams and ensuring accuracy. These competencies are essential for maintaining financial integrity, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring compliance within an organization.

What is the difference between Accounting Controller Accountant vs Bookkeeper?

AspectAccounting Controller AccountantBookkeeper
CredentialsCPA or relevant accounting certifications often preferredNo formal certifications typically required
Work EnvironmentCorporate finance departments, overseeing financial reportingSmall businesses, managing daily transaction recording
ResponsibilitiesFinancial analysis, reporting, compliance, and internal controlsRecording daily transactions, maintaining ledgers

The Accounting Controller Accountant typically holds advanced credentials and handles complex financial tasks in corporate settings. In contrast, a Bookkeeper focuses on recording daily transactions with less emphasis on certifications. Both roles are essential in the finance hierarchy but differ significantly in scope and responsibilities.

Is a controller higher than an accountant?

An accounting controller is typically a senior management role responsible for overseeing the accounting department, financial reporting, and internal controls. Accountants perform the day-to-day accounting tasks and support financial statements, but controllers have broader responsibilities and usually hold higher authority within an organization.

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PGF Accounting Controller

Provo, UT

Qualtrics
5 - 10K employees
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Full-time

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

At Qualtrics, we create software the world's best brands use to deliver exceptional frontline experiences, build high-performing teams, and design products people love. But we are more than a platform-we are the creators and stewards of the Experience Management category serving over 18K clients globally. Building a category takes grit, determination, and a disdain for convention-but most of all it requires close-knit, high-functioning teams with an unwavering dedication to serving our customers.
When you join one of our teams, you'll be part of a nimble group that's empowered to set aggressive goals and move fast to achieve them. Strategic risks are encouraged and complex problems are solved together, by passing the mic and iterating until the best solution comes to light. You won't have to look to find growth opportunities-ready or not, they'll find you. From retail to government to healthcare, we're on a mission to bring humanity, connection, and empathy back to business. Join over 5,000 people across the globe who think that's work worth doing.
 
PGF Accounting Controller

Why We Have This Role

Qualtrics is on the lookout for a proactive, collaborative Accounting Controller overseeing our Press Ganey and Forsta (PGF) business lines to be based in our Provo office. Reporting to the Global Head of Accounting, the PGF Controller will lead and be responsible for the general accounting functions globally for Press Ganey Forsta as well as being a key leader in our global consolidation and reporting. This will include managing a timely month-end/quarterly/annual close process, variance analysis, financial reporting and leading the efforts for our consolidated annual audit. The right candidate will streamline financial and operational processes, including implementation of new systems & processes to accommodate growth, and have outstanding communication & interpersonal skills. Adaptability, maintaining standards, and a positive approach will be paramount.

How You'll Find Success

  • Takes initiative. Understands the expected outcome, gets the context, and then works entrepreneurially to get it done.
  • Highly communicative and influences others effectively, creating trust at the team level.
  • Continue to build out our amazing team by teaching, mentoring and learning alongside others within the finance function and company.
  • Find efficiencies by automating accounting and other business processes to make process improvements and utilising AI and developing further AI use cases.
  • Builds process improvements, utilising AI and developing further AI use cases.

How You'll Grow

  • This role is built for someone looking to grow in all areas of accounting, consolidation, and reporting.
  • You will continue to develop strong relationships through people management.

Things You'll Do

  • Manage and lead the PGF Accounting Team with responsibility for recruitment, goal-setting, performance management, and identifying training and development needs.
  • Own monthly, quarterly and annual accounting close processes for the PGF business for over 25 legal entities with a key lead role in the global consolidation and reporting process.
  • Prepare entity level financial statements and play a critical lead role in consolidated financial statements.
  • Global Consolidation and Reporting:  Including areas such as reviews of financial roll ups into reporting currency, reviewing group financials including Cash Flows, Equity, P&L and B/S statements.  Assisting with reviews of other global entities and reviews of lender reporting and other financial packages that are prepared for internal and external stakeholders along with other ad hoc reporting requests as required.
  • Review journal entries, general ledger accounts and account reconciliations in accordance with US GAAP.
  • Ensure accounting and financial controls are applied consistently throughout the business.
  • Partner with our international accounting teams on compliance with local government reporting requirements and work closely with tax professionals on transfer pricing, tax returns and other tax compliance items across all entities.
  • Work directly with auditors for group and statutory audits.
  • Work closely with FP&A on coordinating process improvements and investigating differences between actual and forecast.
  • Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
  • Lead on the design and implementation of integration activities and consolidation of multiple accounting systems.
  • Ad hoc finance and accounting project work as required.

What We're Looking For On Your Resume

  • Master's degree in Accounting and a minimum of 8+ years of accounting experience OR Bachelor's degree in Accounting and a minimum of 10+ years of accounting experience
  • CPA certification required
  • Experience working in Big 4/consulting audit functions preferred
  • High comfort level with accounting and ERP systems (prefer Workday and NetSuite experience) and AI tools, VBA macros etc.
  • Strong accounting background with experience working in a tech company finance function
  • Experience leading a high performing team
  • Must be able to demonstrate excellent mentorship and leadership skills
  • Comfortable in an environment of rapid change and growth
  • High degree of organisation and efficiency with demonstrated attention to detail
  • One Team mindset, excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external business partners
  • Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
  • Able to work within a team environment effectively, as well as function independently
  • Great oral and written communication skills to interact with upper levels of management

What You Should Know About This Team

  • We have fun while doing our best as a team in Finance. Our team is a group of driven individuals who are intelligent, organised, and dedicated.
  • Goal-Oriented Approach: We pride ourselves on being a team that not only understands but also contributes to the achievement of the company's primary objectives. Every single task we perform is aligned with these goals.
  • Analytical Mindset: We are focused on providing timely and accurate data and analysis to help drive optimal business decisions in the organization.
  • Multifaceted Roles: Our roles are not limited to administrative tasks. Instead, we have the opportunity to lead specific projects, improve processes, and drive team initiatives, allowing us to grow professionally.
  • Collaborative Environment: Partnering with teams across different locations, we foster a culture where smooth communication and collaboration reign supreme. We work together to accomplish our goals and support the rapid growth of Qualtrics.

Our Team's Favorite Perks and Benefits

  • Qualtrics Annual Experience Program - $1,800 experience bonus after your first year.
  • Wellness bonus - up to $1,200 annually.
  • Catered meals everyday, in office snacks and cafe.
  • Worldwide and diverse community that enjoys helping each other.
  • At our offices we take pride in creating an open and collaborative work space.
The Qualtrics Hybrid Work Model: Our hybrid work model is elegantly simple: we all gather in the office three days a week; Mondays and Thursdays, plus one day selected by your organizational leader. These purposeful in-person days in thoughtfully designed offices help us do our best work and harness the power of collaboration and innovation. For the rest of the week, work where you want, owning the integration of work and life. #hybrid
 
Qualtrics is an equal opportunity employer meaning that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.
 
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Qualtrics is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Qualtrics will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please let your Qualtrics contact/recruiter know.
 
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