Controller, Highlight
$125-160k
In-home product testing platform
Be an early applicant
In-home product testing platform
21-100 employees
Be an early applicant
$125-160k
21-100 employees
Company mission
To help products exceed the rising bar we have for them with an in-home product testing platform that lets you do good research fast.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or CMA certification preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a Controller or leadership role
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and compliance requirements
- Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and take initiative in problem-solving
- Experience managing and mentoring accounting staff
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite) and advanced Excel skills
- Excellent analytical skills with a strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Effective communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally
- Experience in a fast-paced environment, preferably in a startup or growth-stage company, is a plus
- Self-driven motivator who takes initiative on projects with a strong ability to understand and solve creative challenges
What the job involves
- We are seeking an experienced and self-motivated Controller to lead our accounting operations and ensure the integrity of our financial reporting. The Controller will play a key role in managing all aspects of accounting, financial compliance, and reporting while providing strategic support to the Head of Finance.
- This role requires a hands-on professional with a strong background in accounting, financial controls, and process improvement, capable of working autonomously while leading and mentoring a senior accountant
- Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and fixed assets
- Prepare and review financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements
- Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and coordinate with other departments to ensure timely and accurate reporting
- Manage and maintain processes and procedures for reconciling accounts to ensure the proper recording of all accounting transactions
- Partner with the Head of Finance to develop budgets, forecasts, and financial strategies to support business objectives
- Lead and mentor the senior accountant, providing guidance and professional development opportunities
- Manage relationships and maintain clear communication with multiple vendors, contractors, and business partners
- Collaborate with external auditors, tax advisors, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting requirements
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation within the accounting function
- Evaluate and maintain proper internal controls and related processes
- Assist in cash flow management, financial planning, and ad hoc financial analysis as needed
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, accounting standards, and best practices to ensure the company’s financial operations remain compliant and efficient
Our take
With over 95% of consumer products failing, and more consumer products than ever on the market, accurate and insightful market research has become a must. Highlight is a next-generation market research company offering engaging and scaleable ways to home-test products with consumers.
Highlight delivers free ‘discovery’ boxes to users in exchange for feedback, covering all kinds of consumer goods, from beverages to personal care. This setup has won them high engagement rates with users, and correspondingly deep insights into product development, which is invaluable in an industry that places such a high premium on quality feedback.
With its testing platform originally coming to the fore when in-person testing was taken off the table by the pandemic, Highlight has subsequently benefited from the general trend towards convenience, and has grown immensely since founding in 2021. Funds secured by the company are being used to hire additional talent as it moves to accelerate growth. It already serves upwards of 100 partners and has tested hundreds of different products.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
50% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Aug 2023
$18m
SERIES A
Mar 2022
$7m
SEED
Total funding: $33.8m
Company benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium covered
- Generous PTO / sick leave
- Flexible, remote WFH culture
- Optional office space - Access to Hearst Tower & its facilities in NYC (should you choose to be in person)
Company values
- Humans first: Humans are our most important asset. We make every effort to make their experience seamless, personal, and magical.
- Keep it real: We are forthright, honest, and thoughtful in our dialogue with each other. It will win hearts, respect, and dedication of our community.
- Maverick: We are founded on breaking the traditional rules and roles of market research. Don't be afraid to take intelligent risks.
- Be agile: We progressively build, seek out, and embrace the latest technology to create efficiencies within out processes.
- Dig deep: We're not afraid to ask questions, even if they are unconventional or difficult. Ask the right questions to get the best answers.
Company HQ
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY
Articles
Leadership
Dana Kim
(CEO)Studied at Barnard and The Wharton School. Worked in Research at Kelton Global and as an Investment Fellow at Amplifhyer Ventures.
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