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The Sandbox is a user-generated, virtual-gaming world where players can build, own and monetize their gaming experience.
Corporate Controller
Location
District Of Columbia + 2 moreAll locations: District Of Columbia | Maryland | Virginia
Posted
159 days ago
Salary
$125K - $135K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Corporate Controller
The Sandbox
• Overseeing all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and month-end/year-end close • Managing organizational cash flow, banking relationships, and business insurance renewals • Leading audits (financial and SOC) and ensuring compliance with GAAP and all federal, state, and local regulations • Partnering with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning; monitoring budget-to-actual performance and recommending corrective actions • Preparing and presenting financial reports, metrics, and analyses to the CEO/CFO, board, and senior management • Developing and maintaining internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures to support company growth • Supervising and mentoring finance staff; overseeing recruitment, training, and retention within the department • Supporting HR with benefits administration and other finance-related employee programs • Evaluating and implementing financial systems to improve reporting, efficiency, and operational control
Job Requirements
- CPA with 5+ years of experience in financial management, ideally in small or early-stage companies
- Experience in accounting, reporting, audits, cash management, budgeting, and forecasting
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Experience with Sage Intacct, familiarity in Bill.com and Tallie as a big plus
- Excellent communication skills, ability to present financial information clearly to senior leadership and board members
- Proven leadership ability and experience managing or growing a finance team
- Self-directed, flexible, and capable of operating in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
- Competitive salary and employee equity incentive plans
- Relocation assistance
- Fully covered health insurance for employees, family, and domestic partners
- Company contributions to HSA accounts
- 401K plan
- Up to 20 days PTO plus 8 paid holidays; paid paternal, bereavement, and jury duty leave
- Company cell phone
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