Controller

Smiley Technologies, Inc.; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Smiley Technologies, Inc. Financial Controller leads day-to-day accounting operations and ensures the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of financial reporting. This role reviews transactions, manages the month-end close, and supports budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls improvement.

You will coach the finance team and collaborate with senior leadership to drive strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of finance leadership, a CPA or CPA candidacy, advanced Excel

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance.
• CPA or candidate for CPA (CPA preferred).
• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in a finance organization with management experience preferable.
• Advanced experience required with Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to learn and work in accounting software (Sage Intacct is software platform used at company).

Responsibilities

• Perform final accuracy review of monthly billing invoices to Smiley’s bank clients.
• Present and explain monthly financial results to Chief Operating & Financial Officer, confirming that appropriate internal controls and financial procedures have been applied.
• Ensure payables are completed accurately and timely each week.
• Collaborate on budgetary variance explanations with the management team and participate in detailed collaboration sessions with department managers on various business cases.
• Lead the annual budget process, including analysis of revenue, compensation, non-compensation, and capital expenditure, and assist with loading into the financial system.
• Review bi-weekly payroll entries posted to the general ledger.
• Review and approve accounting functions related to month-end accounting close procedures, including cash reconciliations, journal entry approvals, tax filings, and monthly variance explanations.
• Assist staff accountant(s) with Corporate Credit Card and T&E questions.
• Support staff Accountant(s) in annual Fixed Asset Inventory reviews.
• Review the company’s cash position for optimal placement and investment return.
• Support HR in compensation reporting as needed.
• Oversee Annual Corporate Insurance renewals, including information gathering, coverage review support, and price comparisons as needed.
• Manage Stock Option Plan administration, including maintaining equity-related records, coordinating option exercise documentation, and assisting with internal reporting and communications.
• Oversee Vendor Management activities, including Critical vendor reviews, new vendor documentation, termination vendor workflows, and related procurement activities with department leaders.
• Contribute to departmental documentation notes, including updating procedures and accounting policies as appropriate.
• Manage, coach, and develop the staff within the Finance department, while fostering Smiley values throughout the organization and in interactions with clients.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for financial audit questions and support.
• Assist CFO in overall company financial training, including in new hire orientations and management training.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Leadership

Confidentiality

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance

CPA or candidate for CPA

Tools

Sage Intacct

MS Excel

Job description

Why Smiley

At Smiley Technologies, how we work matters as much as what we build. We’re a community-bank technology company grounded in clear ownership, thoughtful decisions, and a strong sense of responsibility to our customers and one another.

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Why Smiley

At Smiley Technologies, how we work matters as much as what we build. We’re a community-bank technology company grounded in clear ownership, thoughtful decisions, and a strong sense of responsibility to our customers and one another.

We’re known for a people-first culture where employees are trusted to think, contribute, and own meaningful work. You won’t be a number here. You’ll be part of a team that values transparency, respect, and accountability - and that isn’t afraid to work through hard problems together. Expectations are high, but support is real.

Smiley is a place where work is purposeful, collaboration matters, and growth is intentional and sustainable. We value direct, respectful feedback and encourage people to build strong careers while maintaining full lives outside of work.

We work hard, take pride in what we do, and genuinely enjoy the people we work with. If you’re looking for a role where your judgment matters and your contribution is valued, Smiley may be the right fit.

Summary

The Financial Controller leads day-to-day accounting operations and helps ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of the company’s financial reporting. This role reviews transactions and reconciliations, oversees the month-end close, finalizes financial statements, approves monthly billing and weekly payables, supports budgeting and forecasting, and assists the Chief Operating & Financial Officer with financial reporting and analysis. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with a continuous-improvement mindset to modernise financial systems, processes, tools, and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Perform final accuracy review of monthly billing invoices to Smiley’s bank clients
• Present and explain monthly financial results to Chief Operating & Financial Officer, confirming that appropriate internal controls and financial procedures have been applied
• Ensure payables are completed accurately and timely each week
• Collaborate on budgetary variance explanations with the management team and participate in detailed collaboration sessions with department managers on various business cases
• Lead the annual budget process, including analysis of revenue, compensation, non-compensation, and capital expenditure, and assist with loading into the financial system
• Review bi-weekly payroll entries posted to the general ledger
• Review and approve accounting functions related to month-end accounting close procedures, including cash reconciliations, journal entry approvals, tax filings, and monthly variance explanations
• Assist staff accountant(s) with Corporate Credit Card and T&E questions
• Support staff Accountant(s) in annual Fixed Asset Inventory reviews
• Review the company’s cash position for optimal placement and investment return
• Support HR in compensation reporting as needed
• Oversee Annual Corporate Insurance renewals, including information gathering, coverage review support, and price comparisons as needed
• Manage Stock Option Plan administration, including maintaining equity-related records, coordinating option exercise documentation, and assisting with internal reporting and communications
• Oversee Vendor Management activities, including Critical vendor reviews, new vendor documentation, termination vendor workflows, and related procurement activities with department leaders
• Contribute to departmental documentation notes, including updating procedures and accounting policies as appropriate
• Manage, coach, and develop the staff within the Finance department, while fostering Smiley values throughout the organization and in interactions with clients
• Serve as the primary escalation point for financial audit questions and support
• Assist CFO in overall company financial training, including in new hire orientations and management training

Requirements

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance
• CPA or candidate for CPA (CPA preferred)
• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in a finance organization with management experience preferable
• Advanced experience required with Microsoft Excel
• Ability to learn and work in accounting software (Sage Intacct is software platform used at company)

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to communicate financial information clearly, exercise sound judgment, manage competing priorities, collaborate across departments, and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive accounting and payroll information
• Demonstrated ability to assess accounting principles, recommend appropriate application and document conclusions
• Work in a team environment while maintaining a positive working relationship with co-workers

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to model financial outcomes
• Experience in banking, financial technology, or information technology