Controller

Controller Title: Controller About us Black Dragon Capital LLC (BDC) is a unique growth‑oriented private equity firm focused on investing in areas where information technology is enabling the disruption of industries by allowing a faster, better and more economically compelling way to solve industry issues. We seek to benefit from a diverse perspective combined with high‑performance operating and investment executives. We hire and promote based on merit, without bias, and make a genuine effort to ensure we have a diversified team that aligns with the diversity of our portfolio companies and their clients. We intend to maintain over 65% of our team members as culturally or gender diverse, and work hard to foster a supportive and welcoming workplace. Bringing a leadership and advisory group of successful entrepreneurs, former operators and deal‑making experience, Black Dragon’s team has a track record of building market‑leading companies, driving above‑market returns and accelerating growth and profitability through its distribution connections, strategic advice, and active participation within our investments, primarily in financial technologies, eCommerce, and sports and media technology markets. Who we are looking for BDC is looking for a skilled, highly motivated, detail‑oriented professional to join our growing team as Controller. As a key member of the team, this individual will be an integral part of a growing team of hard‑working and experienced professionals. The role will handle high‑level accounting, managerial accounting, and oversee financial activities within multiple portfolio companies. As a leader within the One Dragon Services Finance department, you will support the Early‑Stage Partners and assist with the development of internal control policies, procedures, and financial planning as needed. The candidate will have a strong operational background in managing the accounting function of technology‑based operating companies and experience working with professional investors (VC/PE) and delivering expectations. We are an operationally led firm and culture that applies our unique operational knowledge into how we operate the firm and manage our investments. What sets us apart is that the same entrepreneurial spirit and energy that made us successful in an operational role should translate to building a different kind of investment firm. What you will be working on Essential duties and responsibilities Manage all aspects of accounting; billing, financial statements, general ledger, cost accounting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, tax compliance, inventory accounting, revenue recognition, and various special analyses. Maintain documented system of accounting policies and operations. Ensure accurate, timely analysis and reporting of financial information. Prepares and audits schedules related to monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statement close process for specific assigned accounts, participates in monthly budget vs. actual meetings with the financial planning and analysis and investigates variances as necessary. Advise on financial analyses and decision‑making regarding capital investments, significant costs, benchmarks, and other matters with management and chief financial officer. Define, benchmark, and implement operational best practices. Comply with all local, state, and federal laws regarding finances, tax filings, and reporting. Produces a complete set of financial statements including a balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and cash flow. Monitor cash and funding balances. Executes flux analysis and initial variance analysis and commentary from prior periods. Monitors and enforces effective internal controls around the documentation, tracking, accounting, and reporting of accounting treatment including technical GAAP considerations / impact to the business of change. Evaluates workflow processes and procedures to ensure accurate and efficient operations and opportunities for process improvement. Leads the external audit process by preparing schedules, locating supporting documents, and responding to inquiries. About you Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration with an emphasis in Accounting, or a related field. CPA or MBA preferred. Previous experience as a Controller or senior manager. Excellent computer skills; proficiency with accounting software and experience with a software system implementation. Exceptional knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, cost accounting and cost control principles, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Advanced knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting best practices, laws, standards, and state/national regulations. Analytical ability to develop and implement improvements or recommendations. Attention to detail. Able to work well with senior executives and team, as well as mentor/lead other team members. Personal attributes Hardworking. Hands On. Motivated. Inspirational. Driven. Open minded. Collaborative. Well educated. About Black Dragon Capital Black Dragon Capital (“BDC”) is a minority‑controlled, growth‑driven private equity fund created by technology operating executives with a track record of creating market‑leading companies and an impressive investment return history. We seek to benefit from a diverse perspective combined with high‑performance operating and investment executives. We hire and promote based on merit, without bias, and make a genuine effort to ensure we have a diversified team that aligns with the diversity of our portfolio companies and their clients. We intend to maintain over 65% of our team members as culturally or gender diverse, and work hard to foster a supportive and welcoming workplace. BDC focuses on the areas where it has direct operating and investment expertise that include technology investment opportunities in industries disrupted by the impact of digitization on individuals, groups and enterprises such as retail commerce, financial services, healthcare, and sports and media. The operationally focused fund has driven above‑market returns by creating unique sourcing, funding, recruiting, growth and return opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr