Vyv Careers

Overview

The Financial Controller is responsible for leading the day-to-day accounting and financial operations of the organization by bringing the finance function under a single, hands-on leader. This role oversees the full breadth of accounting activities while providing accurate, timely financial information that enables executive leadership to make informed business decisions.

The Financial Controller serves as the operational leader of the accounting function, maintaining detailed oversight of cash flow, financial reporting, inventory accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, royalties, tax compliance, forecasting, and financial analysis. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable operating strategically while working at a highly detailed transactional level to ensure financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and compliance.

This position partners closely with the CEO, Chief Commercial Operations Officer, CFO, Sr. Director of Technical Operations and Director of Sales & Operations to provide real-time financial visibility, improve business performance, and strengthen confidence in the company’s accounting and finance operations.

Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements including the Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow Statement, and supporting executive reports for CFO review.
• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of the general ledger.
• Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Produce executive- and board-quality financial reports and analyses.

Cash Flow & Financial Planning

• Maintain and manage the company’s detailed daily cash flow model.
• Monitor liquidity and working capital requirements while providing timely financial insight to executive leadership.
• Contribute to forecasting models through accurate financial inputs, validation of assumptions, and variance analysis.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.

Accounts Payable

• Initiate vendor payments utilizing Bill.com.
• Maintain vendor master records and documentation.
• Monitor payment timing based on cash availability in partnership with the CFO.
• Ensure timely and accurate payment processing.

Accounts Receivable

• Perform weekly Accounts Receivable aging reviews.
• Partner with Sales Leadership to develop collection strategies.
• Manage customer deposits and final invoice balances.
• Administer and monitor Accounts Receivable factoring activities.
• Coordinate royalty invoicing and related follow-up activities.

Inventory & Cost Accounting

• Record inventory transactions accurately within the accounting system.
• Perform inventory reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Oversee inventory valuation generated by the accounting system.
• Execute cost transfers from inventory to Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) upon product sale.
• Coordinate physical inventory counts and inventory reserve activities.
• Support inventory accuracy across virtual warehouse operations.

Tax & Regulatory Compliance

• Coordinate sales tax, international tax, royalty reporting, and quarterly filing requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, provincial, and local reporting obligations.
• Maintain supporting documentation for audits and regulatory reviews.

Financial Operations

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to provide timely operational and financial insights.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a similar or related field.
• Minimum 10–15 years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Minimum three (3) years in a Controller or comparable accounting leadership role.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, hardware, or product-based organizations.
• Strong working knowledge of:
  • GAAP
  • Financial reporting
  • Inventory accounting
  • Cost accounting
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Cash flow forecasting
  • Sales tax compliance
  • International accounting and tax considerations
  • Royalty accounting
• Experience using:
  • com
  • QuickBooks Desktop
  • Advanced functions in Microsoft Excel

Preferred

• Experience supporting organizations with complex inventory and international supplier relationships.
• Experience working with accounts receivable factoring programs.
• Experience producing executive-level and board-level financial reporting packages.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• This is a fully remote position based in the United States.
• Occasional travel to the company’s office in the Albany, NY area as business needs require.
• Regular use of computers and standard office equipment.
• Prolonged periods of sitting.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 15 pounds.
• Ability to travel by air or automobile as business needs require.

Please contact Mackenzie Ueberroth – mueberroth@tocgrp.com with your resume to apply.

Impactful! On your career, on our team and our company, and on the world. Vyv is the global leader in continuous antimicrobial light technology and has pioneered this technology since it was founded in 2012. Being a small team means every person plays an important role in Vyv’s success. And as a company, we’re focused on each team member’s success by supporting personal professional development and career advancement opportunities. We won’t sugar coat it, though. Growing a company like Vyv is hard work. It takes people with a commitment and a willingness to roll up your sleeves and think strategically while making things happen every single day. And while there may always be more work to do, we believe there’s no fun in all work and no play. The Vyv workplace is as innovative as Vyv’s technology. So, we strongly encourage work/life balance. It brings out the best in our people!  It’s one of the reasons why we offer 10+ paid holidays in addition to a robust Paid-Time Off package, flexible hours, work-from-home opportunities, and happy-hour meetups. Plus, free coffee, snacks and the occasional lunch.