Financial Controller

Tulip, the Frontline Operations Platform, is empowering the world’s leading companies to improve the productivity of their teams, the quality of their output, and the efficiency of their operations. With Tulip’s no-code platform, companies can empower those closest to operations to digitally transform their facilities and gain real-time visibility into the people, machines, and processes involved --all in a matter of days. 

Companies of all sizes, across industries including consumer electronics, aerospace and defense, contract manufacturing, automotive, apparel, medical devices, and more, have implemented Tulip’s intuitive platform to solve some of the most pressing challenges in manufacturing: error-proofing processes with guided workflows, integrating machines and devices at the edge, and capturing and analyzing real-time operational data.

A spinoff out of MIT, the company is headquartered in Somerville, MA, with offices in Germany and Hungary.  It has been recognized as an MES Challenger on the 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant, Frost and Sullivan Entrepreneurial Company of the year, and a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer.

About You:

• Highly analytical and able to interpret data to make informed decisions
• Quick learning self-starter with an outstanding record and demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision
• Detail-oriented, well-organized, and technically adept
• Have curiosity and desire to continuously learn and share with the broader team
• Six to ten years’ related business experience; four years’ experience at one of the Big Four accounting firms is preferable. Experience in SaaS is preferable.
• Have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• Are a certified CPA (not required, but preferred)

What skills do I need? 

• Strong knowledge of accounting terms and processes, with a focus on US GAAP and ASC606 revenue recognition
• Hands-on knowledge with Netsuite, Sage Intacct, or other accounting applications
• Experience leading transition from Quickbooks to Netsuite is preferable
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills in motivating the finance professionals and ensuring team members constantly develop and meet their career goals

Key Responsibilities:

• Own, continuously iterate on, and optimize the day-to-day accounting functions, including: revenue recognition, accounts receivable, accounts payable, international consolidations, payroll and monthly financial reporting.
• Manage and streamline the month-end close process by reviewing inefficiencies and adding processes that can make each month a smoother close than the last.
• Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with GAAP standards and regulatory requirements 
• Maintain and develop internal control/safeguards for receipt of revenue, costs, and actual expenditures
• Manage internal and external financial reporting, including preparing reports and presentations for the company’s board of directors
• Coordinate activities of external auditors and bookkeepers
• Assess current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement and implementing new processes
• Oversee regulatory reporting, frequently including tax planning and compliance
• Hire, train and retain skilled accounting staff

Key Collaborators:

• CFO 
• Finance team

Working At Tulip:

We are building a strong, diverse team that values hard work, families, and personal well-being. 

Benefits of working with us include:

• Direct impact on product and culture
• Company equity
• Competitive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Life Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Parental Leave, and 401k
• Hybrid work model and unlimited vacation policy
• Virtual company events and happy hours
• Fitness subsidies

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Help us build an inclusive community that will transform manufacturing.