About Celona
Celona, the enterprise 5G company, is focused on enabling new generation of AI-powered business critical apps in the enterprise and helping organizations accelerate their digital transformation journey. Taking advantage of the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) spectrum, Celona’s solution architecture is designed to simplify and automate deployment of cellular wireless technology by enterprise IT organizations and managed service providers.
Job Description
Celona is a leading private networking technology company poised for significant market disruption. We are in the emerging growth stage, with significant VC and corporate backing. Our innovative solutions are redefining the networking landscape; we are looking for a dynamic and experienced professional to lead finance operations.
The corporate controller plays a pivotal role, running finance operations, ensuring strict adherence to accounting standards, driving financial KPIs and overseeing the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting. This role requires strong leadership skills, deep knowledge of financial regulations, experience with SaaS-led hardware solutions and experience with pre-IPO company dynamics. The successful candidate will work closely with our CFO, CEO, leadership and audit team to ensure efficient operations and accurate financial reporting.
The corporate controller will partner with the operations team to achieve seamless data flows between our contract manufacturers, 3rd party logistics partners, freight forwarders and CRM users to drive our global customer first strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee global financial workflows, partnering with initiative leaders to meet financial goals and developing and leading a team integral to efficiently running the business.
- Manage the Quote to Cash (QTC) cycle, ensuring adherence to contractual obligations, billing, revenue recognition, payment and reporting.
- Drive Finance Operations (FINOPS) responsibilities including managing operational workflows for credit assessment, accounts receivable, quoting and sales order approval, accounts payable and expense management, payroll, inventory, fixed assets and equity.
- Meet committed financial KPIs including TCV, revenue and margin attainment, spend management and operating cash flows.
- Manage all treasury functions in compliance with the investment policy.
- Lead the recruitment, training, and development of our global accounting and finance teams, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
Essential Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; an active CPA or equivalent certification is required.
- 10+ years of experience in finance and accounting, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role. Experience with SaaS-led hardware solutions is beneficial.
- Proven track record of managing audits and working with big 4 audit firms.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving and project management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively with executive leadership and external partners.
- Expertise in financial systems, including advanced ERP and Excel.
Compensation for this role is between $175,000- $200,000.00. At Celona full-time employees are eligible to receive stock options and company sponsored benefits.
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