Assistant Controller, Inkitt
$160-210k
Publishing based on site reader engagement
Be an early applicant
Publishing based on site reader engagement
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
$160-210k
201-500 employees
Company mission
To discover talented writers and turn them into globally successful authors.
Role
Who you are
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with 3+ years of leadership experience at a combination of early and late stage startups and/or public accounting firms
- End-to-end experience managing core accounting operations
- Exceptional project management skills to prioritize and deliver on multiple high-impact initiatives on concurrent timelines
- Innovative problem solving with a track record of improving processes, establishing an efficient control environment, and curating a scalable financial data infrastructures
- Proven experience in designing and implementing financial systems (experience with an ERP implementation is a plus)
- CPA certification and Big 4 experience
- Consumer or film/game production industry is a plus
What the job involves
- Lead global accounting operations across GL, payroll accounting, fixed assets, and intercompany consolidation
- Develop and oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes in accordance with IFRS while increasing precision and timeliness
- Build and lead a growing team, including hiring, mentoring, and performance management
- Identify opportunities to automate manual processes, including
- Leveraging AI and system enhancements to streamline accounting and reporting
- Manage key relationships with auditors, outsourced teams, and strategic partners
- Oversee financial audits, tax compliance, and internal controls
- Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures that align with operational growth
- Play a key role in strategic projects, including preparing for future fundraising, potential IPO readiness, and M&A activity
Our take
The current publishing industry makes it very difficult for breakout authors to achieve success. Furthermore, publications are often based off subjective opinions of those in the industry, and potential readers have no input in the matter, despite them being the force that will drive a book's success.
Inkitt takes a different approach to publishing in order to give writers a fairer chance of success. The company allows writers to submit their stories onto the website where readers have free access to read anything posted. Using an algorithm, Inkitt then determines which stories have the most reader engagement, and based on this information, decides which to take to official print and publication.
Several rounds of funding to the sum of more than $100 million have allowed Inkitt to invest more in its algorithm and technology and open offices in San Francisco. It's also looking to expand into more mediums such as video content and audiobooks, with a long-term aim of building a media empire akin to Disney. Though there's a long way to go for that lofty aim to come to fruition, Inkitt has already attracted 33 million users and published dozens of bestsellers.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-2% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Feb 2024
$37m
SERIES C
Oct 2021
$59m
SERIES B
Total funding: $118.1m
Company benefits
- Comprehensive Health Plans including Fitness Classes
- Expat integration support including complimentary German classes
- Flexible working environment including weekly remote days
- High-performing culture for learning at speed + unlimited book budget
- Regular social events and free dinners
- Dog-friendly office
Company HQ
South Park, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Ali Albazaz
(Founder & CEO)Founder and CEO of Fünfi and then joined moviepilot as a Javascript developer. After this, Albazaz freelanced as a Javascript developer for six years.
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