Corporate Controller

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Job ID: 380Position Description: Concur (NASDAQ: CNQR) is the world’s leading provider of on-demand Employee Spend Management services. Concur helps organizations control costs by uniting online travel booking, automated expense reporting, and streamlined invoice processing. Concur's suite of award-winning on-demand services allow companies to get up and running quickly so they can focus on what’s most important. By automating and optimizing business processes, Concur delivers actionable business intelligence and rapid ROI, helping companies increase efficiency, control employee spend and drive down operational costs. Concur’s travel, expense and invoice solutions are trusted by thousands of companies and reach millions of employees worldwide.Concur's market leadership has resulted in regional, national and international recognition. Concur was recently ranked fifth on Seattle Business Magazine's 100 Best Companies to Work For 2009 - results are based on the independent survey results of our own employees. Concur's employees ranked the company highly in virtually every survey category, from hiring and retention to corporate culture. More information about Concur is available at www.concur.com.Job Overview: Responsible for managing worldwide accounting operations, transaction processing and statutory reporting. Establishes corporate accounting policies and practices; directly manages third-party accounting providers in addition to international accounting functions. Ensures corporate compliance with GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, while assisting management with accurate and timely financial information. Member of the Senior Leadership Team and reports to the Chief Financial Officer.Responsibilities:Establish worldwide accounting policies and procedures to ensure that all financial transactions are executed and documented in accordance with US GAAP; company assets are safeguarded; and internal controls are strong and effective in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements. Establish accounting processes to maximize efficiency, accuracy and visibility in preparation of financial data through continuous evaluation and deployment of financial systems, personnel and cross-functional teams.Responsible for GL, AP, AR, collections, revenue recognition, internal stock administration and all corporate taxes. Manage primary relationship with external accountants during annual audit and quarterly reviews. Oversee all financial accounting systems needed to maintain reporting requirements.Work closely with Sales, Marketing and IT to ensure all service offerings are appropriately supported by financial systems.Employee management activities including hiring, performance appraisals, coaching, career development, cross-training, salary recommendations, etc. Must possess a strong desire to develop world-class talent.Work closely with tax in determination of policies and estimates.Work closely with Financial Reporting and Compliance Manager to ensure all SEC filings are made timely and accurately, and monitor the effectiveness of the company’s internal control system in compliance with Section 404.Be aware of, and comply with, all corporate policiesPosition Requirements:Education, Experience and Training required:BA/BS in Accounting; CPA required; MBA or Masters in Accounting Preferred15+ years progressive experience in accounting; public accounting (Big 4) experience preferred10+ years demonstrated successful leadership and management skills (including the ability to hire, develop, motivate, reward and retain employees).Experience working in a technology services or software company and/or a publicly traded company preferred.Financial systems design and implementation experience a plus.Ability to pass a background checkJob Specific Specialized Knowledge and Skills:Thorough understanding of GAAP principles, Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, and SEC reporting; and the practical application of each to a dynamic business environment. Must be self-motivated, results-oriented, and possess the ability to implement process improvements, gain efficiencies and generate cost saving ideas. Must have excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Strong attention to detail. Working knowledge of enterprise accounting systems, preferably Oracle Financials.Advanced Excel skills required; Strong PC, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Access skills preferred.Value Competencies:Displays passion for and responsibility to the customerHires, develops and rewards great peopleDisplays leadership through innovation in everything you doDisplays a passion for what you do and a drive to improveDisplays a relentless commitment to winDisplays personal and corporate integrityEEO:Concur is an Equal Opportunity Employer and applies this policy to all applicants and employees. We are committed to hiring and valuing a global diverse work team. (M/F/D/V)Physical and Cognitive or Mental Requirements: Major job activities – physical requirements:Use of computer and keyboard for extended periods of time on most or all workdaysUse of telephone – throughout the workday as needed to conduct business Working under time pressure Working rapidly for long periods Communicating and interacting with othersMajor job activities – mental requirements:Multiple concurrent tasksAbility to perform under stressReading and comprehensionWritingProblem solvingConfidentialityCustomer contactWorking environment (where major activities are carried out):Indoors in an office or control room Working hours:40+ hours per week will typically be necessary to accomplish performance objectives and to provide satisfactory job presence and/or responsivenessFlexibility as to the specific working hours may be required or available

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Job Created: Thu Sep 24 2009 05:37:39 AM
Last Modified: Fri Nov 20 2009 05:40:50 AM