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Does supporting the team that is developing innovative infrastructure for the online and mobile video revolution sound like a challenge you would relish?
If so, you’ve found the right place! Elemental Technologies is the leading provider of video processing solutions that enable multi-screen content delivery and we’re actively seeking out the best and brightest.

THE MISSION OF THIS JOB is to help Elemental perfect the media experience by managing our Accounting team and financial reporting. This requires continuous improvement and monitoring of our policies and procedures, accurately recording and reporting financial information, and complying with all accounting rules and regulatory requirements.

IN ADDITION TO MASTERY OF THE REQUISITE TECHNICAL SKILLS (SEE BELOW), WE EXPECT YOU TO BE:
HIGH INTEGRITY: If anything ever causes a twinge in your stomach, you stop and think carefully about your next action. Our reputation is the most valuable asset we have and poor decisions can ruin it in a heartbeat.
CUSTOMER CENTRIC: Elemental’s customers are some of the largest media & entertainment properties on the planet. We focus on being professional, responsive, and a great partner for these firms.
INNOVATIVE: You are constantly thinking of ways that can improve our business, our customers’ experiences with our products, our perception in the marketplace, and overall company efficiency.
RESPECTFUL OF PRIVACY: You will have access to confidential information and employee records. This type of data needs to be kept absolutely confidential and not shared beyond those who need access for their job.
SELF-DIRECTED: You can take high-level descriptions, boil them down to a task list, and then execute it, with minimal oversight.
TEAM-ORIENTED: You share information frequently and effectively, and are willing and able to collaborate.
FLEXIBLE: Rapid change, steep learning curves, and tight deadlines are taken as challenges, not obstacles.
DEDICATED: Of your own volition, you contribute above and beyond the strict requirements of the job because you want to see the team and the company prosper.

AS CONTROLLER, YOU WILL:
Review, improve and document accounting procedures
Maintain the corporate financial accounting records
Prepare cost accounting and inventory records
Be responsible for the financial software systems
Manage the functions of AR, AP, Payroll and Bookkeeping
Perform month-end close of accounting records
Prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly financial reports
Oversee preparation of sales and income tax returns for multiple States
Prepare annual budget spreadsheet(s)
Assist in annual financial audit

THE SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS JOB REQUIRES, AT A MINIMUM:
At least a 4-year college degree in Accounting or Business Administration
A CPA license
At least 10 years of related experience
Excellent computer skills and mastery of Excel
A high level of attention to detail
Strong written and oral communication skills
Solid working knowledge of current accounting rules and regulations
A willingness to embrace mundane tasks with as much enthusiasm and attention as high-level strategic tasks
The ability to deal with an intense, upbeat work environment that is evolving very quickly; to embrace and harness change

WORKING AT ELEMENTAL:
We offer a spirited, stimulating and performance-driven environment that will require you to bring your “A” game to work every single day. In addition to world-class colleagues, benefits include:
competitive salaries,
excellent health care plans,
matching 401k program,
incentive stock options,
a ZipCar allowance for personal use,
annual TriMet passes,
bike-friendly facilities, and
a copious supply of fabulous food, both in the kitchen and at our weekly Lunch and Learns.

Our home office is in the heart of downtown Portland, Oregon with easy access to all the amenities the central city has to offer. If you have a penchant for big dreams, the engine to get there, and a passion for doing it the right way, you owe it to yourself to check out Elemental.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This job involves sitting at a desk in front of a computer, using hands to handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms, talking, hearing, standing and walking.
Other light physical activity will be required performing non-strenuous daily activities of a primarily administrative nature, including lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.

LASTLY, TO KEEP OUR LAWYERS HAPPY, WE MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
DISCLAIMER
Must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so classified.
When duties and responsibilities change and develop, the job description will be reviewed and subject to changes of business necessity.