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Our mission is to equip health care learners, educators and leaders with the knowledge, resources and confidence they need to succeed.\nArcher Review has been recognized for four consecutive years by\nInc. 5000\nand for two years by\nDeloitte Technology Fast 500\nas one of the fastest-growing technology companies in the United States. The company also ranks No. 5 on the\n2024 Financial Times list\nand No. 3 on the\nInc. Southwest Regionals list\nfor high growth companies.\nWe are a team of clinicians, educators, technologists, creatives and operators who truly believe that the work we do has a strong impact on making the world a better place.\n\nAbout the role\n\nArcher Review is looking for a Controller to lead our accounting operations and keep our financial reporting accurate, timely and well controlled. 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Serve as Ramp administrator and provide final review of payroll in Rippling.\nPrepare quarterly reporting letters and confidential accruals such as executive bonuses, and review sales compensation plans independently.\nLead accounting integration for acquisitions, including systems, policies and bringing acquired entities into the close.\nLead and develop the accounting team, and keep the responsibility matrix current with documented primary and backup coverage.\nDrive process automation and system improvements across NetSuite/Rillet, Ramp, Rippling and the HubSpot billing integration.\n\nWhat we need from you\n\nBachelor's degree in Accounting. Active CPA license preferred.\n10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3-5+ years as a Controller or Assistant Controller. Public accounting (Big 4 or national firm) experience a plus.\nExpert knowledge of US GAAP, including ASC 606 revenue recognition for subscription or digital products and deferred revenue.\nProven track record of running a fast, accurate monthly close and leading clean external audits.\nExperience with multi-state sales and use tax, payroll tax and income tax compliance, working with outside tax advisors.\nStrong understanding of internal controls and segregation of duties. Experience with private equity-backed or audit-ready (SOX-style) environments preferred.\nHands-on experience with a cloud ERP, spend management, HRIS and payroll and CRM-to-billing integrations, plus advanced Excel skills.\nExperience leading and developing remote accounting teams, with strong communication skills and a customer-service approach to working with other departments.\nM&A integration experience a plus.\n\nWhat success looks like\n\nTimely and accurate reporting: monthly financial statements are delivered on the close calendar with no material post-close adjustments, and annual audits are clean.\nDeadlines met 100% of the time across the close, payroll, tax filings, 1099s, and audit deliverables.\nStrong partnerships with Sales, People Operations, Marketing, and Operations, built on clear processes for approvals, billing, contracts, and spend.\nStrong team development: a trained, cross-trained accounting team with documented procedures and primary and backup coverage for every responsibility.\n\nOur benefits\n\nComprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance for employees and their families\nFlexible & encouraged PTO\nCompany HSA contribution for eligible plans\nCompany-paid life insurance and disability coverage\n401(k) with company match (100% match on first 3%, 50% match on the next 2%)\n\nWhat to expect from our hiring process\n\nApplication review:\n A human reviews every application that meets our location criteria.\n\nInitial Conversation:\n Logistics and light background overview with People Operations.\n\nHiring manager interview:\n Learn about our company, discuss the role, and review your experience.\n\nTeam interview:\n Meet some of your peers and/or direct reports and learn how the team works together.\n\nLeadership interview:\n Meet with a cross-functional leader, or our VP of People, for a final conversation.\n\nOffer:\n Congrats - you made it! We'll call to give you the news and go over the details.\n\nThe fine print (PLEASE READ!)\n\n*Geographical requirements:\n At this time, we are not able to consider candidates who will work remotely in, or be based out of, \nAlaska, California, Hawaii, New York, Washington DC, or Washington state\n. Additionally, we are unable to consider candidates who are located outside of the United States, and/or candidates who require Visa sponsorship.\n\n*Pay decisions:\n Compensation is typically targeted near the midpoint of the posted salary range, with individual offers determined by experience, qualifications, role requirements, and business needs. The Archer team will align with candidates on salary requests in our first conversations, in order to ensure we have mutual transparency.\n\nRemote first:\n All interviews are virtual Zoom meetings, and require strong internet with cameras on. If you need reasonable accommodations for interviews, please reach out to . \n\nOur 'No Ghosting' commitment:\n We’ll keep you updated and ensure all candidates receive timely communication, regardless of the news. \n\nArcher is an equal opportunity employer. We believe great ideas come from everywhere, and we are committed to building a team that reflects a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, experiences and skills. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status.\nPlease note that as part of our standard hiring process, the company conducts background checks with the candidate’s consent, consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws. 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