Plant Controller

Description

Lakeside Software is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to support the global accounting function, with primary responsibility for month-end close, financial reporting, and operational accounting activities. This role will partner closely with internal teams and external advisors to ensure accurate financial records, timely close, and compliance with U.S. GAAP and international requirements. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, hands-on, and comfortable operating in a dynamic, multinational environment.

Key Responsibilities

Global Accounting & Close

• Support and execute the global month-end close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and close-related analyses
• Prepare and review balance sheet and income statement accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Perform variance analysis and provide clear explanations of period-over-period changes

Operational Accounting

• Manage accounts payable processes, including invoice review, coding, and payment support
• Review and process employee expense reports in compliance with company policy
• Support payroll accounting, including accruals, reconciliations, and coordination with payroll providers
• Support billing activities and assist with collections efforts as needed

Tax & International Accounting

• Support sales and use (S&U) tax management and compliance
• Assist with VAT returns and international indirect tax filings
• Collaborate with external advisors on U.S. and statutory tax and accounting requirements

Financial Reporting & Audit

• Prepare and support internal and external financial reporting deliverables
• Support U.S. GAAP audits and statutory audits for international entities, including audit schedules and documentation
• Assist in maintaining accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls

Ad-Hoc & Cross-Functional Support

• Participate in ad-hoc accounting projects, process improvements, and system enhancements
• Partner with FP&A, HR, Legal, and Operations to support accurate financial reporting
• Provide general accounting support as the company continues to scale globally

Requirements

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 4–6+ years of progressive accounting experience (industry or public accounting)
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP
• Hands-on experience with month-end close and account reconciliations
• Experience with AP, expense reports, billing, and payroll accounting
• Advanced Excel skills

Preferred

• Experience supporting international entities and multi-currency environments
• Exposure to VAT, sales & use tax, or other indirect taxes
• Audit support experience (Big 4 or mid-tier public accounting a plus)
• CPA or CPA-eligible preferred
• Experience with ERP systems and accounting automation tools

Key Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, close-driven environment
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify trends and variances
• Clear communicator who collaborates effectively across teams
• Flexible, proactive, and comfortable with change

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Life & Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) matching
• 11 Days Observed Holidays
• 20 Days PTO
• 5 Days Paid Sick Time
• Opportunities for career development and growth
• A collaborative and supportive team culture