Controller

Second Dinner; Irvine (CA); Remote; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading game development studio as a Controller, overseeing finance and accounting operations. This role involves strategic collaboration across departments, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and leading a finance team. With a competitive salary range of $200K-$250K, this position offers a unique opportunity to merge finance expertise with a passion for gaming in a dynamic startup environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) contribution

16 weeks paid parental leave

Home office improvement bonus

Paid Vacation & Sick time

Up to 10 BetterHelp sessions

Company Summer Holiday shutdown

Company Winter Holiday shutdown

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in finance and accounting with 3+ years in management.
• Thorough knowledge of technical accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS).

Responsibilities

• Oversee all operational finance and accounting functions.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and contractual obligations.
• Manage purchasing, vendor payments, and treasury functions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Passion for video games

Education

CPA license

Advanced degree in Accounting and/or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks Online

Job description

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This range is provided by Second Dinner. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$200,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr

Who We Are

Second Dinner is an award-winning independent game development studio. Just how many awards, you ask? A whopping 22 in total so far… Including Mobile Game of the Year from both The Game Awards and DICE, Best Strategy Game from IGN, and the prestigious Apple Design Award for Innovation. Yes, that's a lot of awards! But these accolades don't magically materialize, they're a testament to the amazing folks who make up our studio. You could be the next addition to our award-winning team! Continue reading to find out more.

For our debut game, MARVEL SNAP, we've partnered with Marvel (Trust us, we had to pinch ourselves too!). We've got other SUPER FUN (but still secret) projects in the works, and this role is a chance to be a part of something new and special at the company. As a remote-first company, we value diversity and encourage applications from everyone who can bring something unique to the table.

Our Finance Team

At Second Dinner, our finance team is more than just number crunchers. We’re strategic partners that work across the company to ensure business and finance processes work smoothly. This gives creative teams the flexibility to create the BEST and MOST FUN games. We collaborate closely with corporate and game functions to build sustainable, scalable operations. If you're excited about combining your financial expertise with a passion for games, we’d love for you to apply.

Your Role

The Controller will be responsible for the operational finance and accounting operations, including corporate accounting, financial reporting, tax, corporate requirements, and ensuring employees follow company policies and practices. This role will report to the VP, Finance, and work closely with the Senior Accounting Manager.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee all operational finance and accounting functions, including, but not limited to, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General ledger, financial reporting, federal/state/local taxes
• Develop and implement a vision for the future state of the accounting department
• Supervise and develop finance and accounting team members
• Ensure Second Dinner’s compliance with all applicable accounting standards (ASC 606, ASC 842, etc.) and contractual obligations with external parties
• Develop technical memos as needed
• Drive operational process improvements
• Ensure and implement strong internal controls
• Manage purchasing, vendor payments, and treasury functions
• Oversee equity administration process including calculating stock compensation expense
• Oversee annual audit, tax, compliance, and other initiatives as needed
• Manage relevant key third-party relationships--e.g., with tax professionals, outside auditors, banking partners, payment service providers, software vendors
• Support financial planning and budgeting
• Complete ad-hoc projects and analyses as needed
  
  

What You’ll Need

• Proven work experience around month-end close, preparing financial statements, researching guidance, and drafting memos
• CPA license required
• 10+ years of experience in finance and accounting with 3+ years in a management position/team leader.
• Thorough knowledge of technical accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS) and procedures
• Desire to work in a creative startup environment and a willingness to pitch in wherever needed
• Passion for being scrappy, working independently, attention to detail, and building things from scratch
  
  

Nice To Have, But Not Necessary

• Advanced degree in Accounting and/or Finance
• Public accounting (Big 4) experience
• Experience scaling operational finance and accounting functions in a start-up
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks Online
• Experience with an implementation of an ERP system
• Working with equity administration software (e.g., Carta)
• Experience working with international companies/businesses
• Experience with revenue recognition for video games or direct-to-consumer saas businesses and a strong grasp of ASC 606
• Passion for video games
  
  

The total compensation for this position includes a new hire offer base salary range of $200,000 - $250,000 USD + equity + comprehensive benefits + potential for discretionary performance bonuses.

Individual pay within this salary range may span multiple levels within the discipline and is determined by assessed job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training. It also factors in market demands and business needs. The disclosed range is not adjusted based on location and may be subject to change or modification based on business needs in the future. Your recruiter can answer any questions about new hire total compensation during the hiring process.

An overview of the benefits and perks at Second Dinner:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans with Second Dinner paying 100% of premiums for employees and 75% for dependents for many plans
• 401(k) contribution with no waiting period
• 16 weeks paid parental leave with no waiting period
• Home office improvement bonus
• Paid Vacation & Sick time
• Up to 10 BetterHelp sessions covered each benefits plan year
• Remote-first with core overlap hours between 10AM and 4PM PT
• Company Summer Holiday shutdown (week of July 4)
• Company Winter Holiday shutdown (Dec 25-Jan 1)
• Company Events - In-person Spring/Winter Gathering and virtual events throughout the year
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer that places high value on diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, disability status, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military status, or veteran status.

You must be eligible to work in the United States to be considered for this position.

Compensation Range: $200K - $250K

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Computer Games

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