Controller

Seeking an experienced and dynamic Controller to join our leadership team in Sacramento, California. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Controller will be instrumental in overseeing all financial functions including accounting, administration, and Human Resources. This role demands a strategic thinker with a profound understanding of financial modeling and P&L management. The Controller will play a pivotal role in steering the company's financial direction while managing and optimizing our financial performance. The ideal candidate will have experience managing the financial operations of established companies with annual revenues of $25-100 million. This role demands proficiency in accounting, financial modeling management, balance sheet management, M&A, multi-state taxation, and sales commission management, alongside responsibilities in office administration.

First Corporate Solutions is a well-established national leader in providing integrated due diligence solutions. We are a service, technology, and data firm providing cloud-based compliance and risk management solutions in the financial, legal, corporate and government sectors. We deliver superior customer experience combined with our intuitive user interface and API integration.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Forecast and strategize for the business's future, promote growth, and advise stakeholders.
• Identify financial risks and implement plans to mitigate them.
• Participate in strategic decision making by developing forecasts to support the company’s overall vision, objectives, and operational goals.
• Advise CEO on feasibility of operational and growth objectives based on financial data and forecasts.
• Manage the company's financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, balance sheet management, expense management, and tax planning.
• Lead and supervise the accounting, finance, and human resources teams, ensuring effective performance, development, and operational efficiency across the administrative functions of the company.
• Handle sales commission management with accuracy and strategic insight.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory laws and financial regulations.
• Collaborate with executive team members.
• Provide insightful financial analysis and guidance on all plans, targets, and business drivers.
• Lead collaboration with CPA firm to ensure effective tax planning and compliance.
• Evaluate and provide insights on potential M&A opportunities.
• Develop cost and ROI analyses on various product lines and business units.
• Implement technology solutions (such as AI tools) for accounting and financial analysis automation.
• Oversee MS Business Central and MS Dynamics internal systems.

EXPERIENCE & PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or equivalent
• Seven to ten years of progressive hands-on accounting and finance experience in a medium-sized company managing direct reports
• Experience in financial modeling, financial engineering, P&L management, multi-state tax issues, and sales commission management
• Cost accounting or FP&A experience
• Experience in risk management, compliance, UCC, public record, or legal industry a strong plus
• CPA license in good standing preferred
• M&A experience preferred
• Thorough knowledge of current GAAP financial and accounting practices and procedures
• Understanding of governmental regulations and reporting requirements
• Understanding of general taxation rules and applications for state and local governments
• General knowledge of personal and corporate federal tax returns and taxation effects
• Current knowledge and usage of ERP systems or other integrated accounting software programs. (Business Central and MS Dynamics a plus)
• Demonstrated success in an entrepreneurial business environment
• Strategic thinker with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Results-driven and capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• A skilled leader with strong investigative, analytical, and abstract reasoning skills
• Proven ability to plan, organize, lead and control workflow and projects