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Corticon is headquartered in Redwood Shores, CA. We are a fast-growing, venture-backed software developer selling into the rules segment of business process management. Corticon mainly sells through OEM and reseller partnerships, including IBM, EDS, IDS-Scheer, TIBCO, Chordiant, Global 360 and many others in development. Our products are in use today at many of the world's largest banks, insurance carriers, media companies, telecom providers and government organizations. Sales have been doubling year-over-year for the last 3 years and the Company is positioning itself for an IPO.

Position Summary

This is a position for an experienced, roll-up-your-sleeves, get-it-done professional who appreciates wide-latitude and flexibility. Must be willing to work in a fast paced start-up environment with multiple roles. Flexible hours with ability to telecommute for portion of responsibilities. Position can range between ¾ time to full time, depending on candidate's preference.This is a position for an experienced, roll-up-your-sleeves, get-it-done professional who appreciates wide-latitude and flexibility. Must be willing to work in a fast paced start-up environment with multiple roles. Flexible hours with ability to telecommute for portion of responsibilities. Position can range between ¾ time to full time, depending on candidate's preference.

Specific Responsibilities

  • Responsible for building, developing and managing finance team as growth dictates.
  • Day-to-day responsibility for all accounting, cash-management, tax, planning, contract administration and benefits. This is the first position in developing an accounting team for a fast-growing tech company. At the start, this will include all accounting functions, including vouchering and check runs, invoicing and collections, payroll setup, submission and review, reconciliations, ad-hoc analysis, monthly accounting closing and statement preparation, and cash-management. Benefits administration is assisted by the office manager.
  • Policy responsibilities include revenue recognition, application of US-GAAP, internal and expense control and administration. Policy responsibilities include revenue recognition, application of US-GAAP, internal and expense control and administration.
  • Additional responsibilities include administering contracts, including partner and customer contracts and services renewals. Involvement, depending on experience, can range from simple administration to actual review and negotiation of contracts.

Education & Experience

  • Requirements - BA in accounting, at least 5 - 7 years in accounting in a technology-based business or CPA firm with tech clients. Excellent interpersonal, communication, persuasion, presentation and writing skills.
  • Additional experience or education considered a plus - CPA experience in audit and/or tax, paralegal experience in a law firm, financing, IPO, or M&A experience in venture-backed startups. Management of, or heavy participation in, a company's audit. Contract administration experience.

Company Culture and Benefits

  • Flexible work hours with ability to telecommute for appropriate responsibilities
  • Medical, dental and vision benefits fully covered for employee (very small contribution by employee for dependents)

If you are interested in this position, please contact HR@corticon.com

Recruiters with inquiries or interested candidates can send an email to HR@corticon.com

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