VP, Corporate Controller

The VP, Corporate Controller at Scopely will lead the global accounting organization, ensuring accurate financial reporting, US GAAP adherence, and timely book closures for Scopely Inc and its subsidiaries. This hybrid role in Culver City, CA, involves driving continuous improvement, shaping finance strategy, and managing annual audits. The successful candidate will possess strong technical accounting expertise, leadership skills, and a commitment to fostering a collaborative environment as the company scales in the mobile games industry.

Must Have

• Provide strong leadership to the global accounting organization.
• Ensure integrity of financial statements and adherence to US GAAP.
• Ensure timely closing of the books.
• Drive continuous improvement for scalable processes and efficiency.
• Help shape the finance function and long-term strategy.
• Oversee month-end close and preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Partner with finance organization for sound financial decision making.
• Manage annual financial audit process and serve as main point of contact for external auditor.
• Research and document technical accounting matters (revenue, equity, investment, US GAAP to IFRS differences).
• Educate team and executives on policy application and drive implementation of changes.
• Promote a collaborative and trusting work environment.
• Provide mentorship, support, and motivation to the accounting team.
• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance or closely related business discipline.
• CPA, or equivalent.
• 15+ years of management experience in high-judgment roles.
• Extensive public accounting experience.
• Managing multiple teams in Accounting and Finance Operations.
• Track record of progressively increasing management responsibilities.
• Experience building and growing a team and developing leaders.
• Attention to detail.
• High level of integrity and self-awareness.
• Experience managing external audit processes.
• Extensive technical expertise in US GAAP accounting.
• Familiarity with IFRS.
• Strong IT and financial systems aptitude.
• Experience working with senior executives in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships and navigate difficult conversations.

Good to Have

• Big 4 Accounting experience preferred.
• Approach the job with a great sense of urgency.
• Enjoy taking the initiative.
• Thrive at juggling multiple priorities.
• Seamlessly shift gears as needed.

Perks & Benefits

• Equity
• Bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Healthcare benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Pet insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid Scopely free days
• Unlimited paid time off

The VP, Corporate Controller, is responsible for managing accounting functions for Scopely Inc and its subsidiaries. The role is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting, deal support, and management support for financial decision-making. The VP, Corporate Controller, will also play a transformative role in evolving our accounting function as we continue to scale into one of the largest mobile games companies.

At Scopely, we care deeply about what we do and want to inspire play every day - whether in our work environments alongside our talented colleagues or through our deep connections with our communities of players. We are a global team of game lovers who are developing, publishing, and innovating the mobile games industry, connecting millions of people worldwide daily.

What You Will Do

• Provide strong leadership to the global accounting organization to ensure the integrity of our financial statements, adherence to US GAAP, and timely closing of the books.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement throughout the accounting organization to establish scalable processes and efficiency.
• As a leader at Scopely, help shape the finance function and our long-term strategy.
• Oversee all matters related to the month-end close and preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Partner closely with other members of the finance organization to deepen our understanding of the business, drive sound financial decision making, and help drive the business forward.
• Manage the annual financial audit process and serve as the main point of contact for our external auditor.
• Research and document Scopely's technical accounting matters for areas such as revenue, equity, investment, and US GAAP to IFRS differences. Educate the Accounting team and executives on application of policies and drive the implementation of any changes in policies or adoption of new accounting standards.
• Promote a collaborative and trusting work environment that enables team members to maximize their potential and grow their careers at Scopely.
• Provide mentorship, support, and motivation to the accounting team and embody the spirit of Scopely’s culture tenets.

What You Will Need

• An undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance or closely related business discipline is required.
• CPA, or equivalent, is required.
• 15+ years of management experience in high-judgment roles, including extensive public accounting experience and managing multiple teams in Accounting and Finance Operations (Big 4 Accounting experience preferred).
• A track record of progressively increasing management responsibilities including building and growing a team and developing leaders from within the organization.
• Attention to detail.
• High level of integrity and self-awareness.
• Experience managing external audit processes.
• Extensive technical expertise in US GAAP accounting, along with familiarity with IFRS.
• Strong IT and financial systems aptitude.
• Experience working with senior executives in a fast-paced, agile environment. The ideal candidate will approach the job with a great sense of urgency, enjoy taking the initiative, thrive at juggling multiple priorities, and seamlessly shift gears as needed.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to build strong relationships with all personality types at all levels, able to navigate difficult conversations or situations

For candidates in CA, CO, NJ, NY, and WA, the annual salary range is provided below. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for equity, bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare benefits, retirement benefits, pet insurance, paid holidays, paid Scopely free days, and unlimited paid time off. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

CA, CO, NJ, NY, and WA Annual Salary Range

$225,000 - $275,000 USD

About Us

Scopely is a global interactive entertainment and mobile-first video game company, home to many top, award-winning experiences such as "MONOPOLY GO!," “Star Trek™ Fleet Command,” “Stumble Guys,” “MARVEL Strike Force,” and “Yahtzee® With Buddies,” among others.

Scopely creates, publishes, and live-operates immersive games that empower a directed-by-consumer™ experience across multiple platforms--from mobile, web, PC and beyond.

Founded in 2011, Scopely is fueled by a world-class team and a proprietary technology platform Playgami that supports one of the most diversified portfolios in the games industry.

Recognized multiple times as one of Fast Company’s “World’s Most Innovative Companies,” Scopely is a multi-billion-dollar business due to its ability to create long-lasting game experiences that players enjoy for years.

Scopely has global operations in more than a dozen markets across Asia, EMEA, and North America, and is home to many internal game development teams, referred to as Scopely Studios, with additional game studio partners across four continents.

Scopely was acquired by Savvy Games Group in July 2023 for $4.9 billion, and is now an independent subsidiary of Savvy.

For more information on Scopely, visit: scopely.com

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