Controller

Job Description

Job Description

About Midwest Tape

What started in 1989 as a family-owned video rental store grew into a trusted partner dedicated to helping libraries thrive. A single suggestion to sell VHS tapes (remember those?) to public libraries inspired our founder, John Eldred to start Midwest Tape LLC – and set our mission in motion.

Fast forward to over 35 years later, we provide libraries across North America, New Zealand, and Australia with innovative products and equitable access to content. Backed by a passion for exceptional service and a deep understanding of library needs, we fuel libraries with unparalleled access to top-tier media content including physical media (audiobooks, DVDs, CDs, and read-a-longs) as well as our digital platform, Hoopla Digital.

Hoopla, available on iOS, Android, and desktop, combines our decades of media expertise with modern technology to deliver an all-in-one experience for libraries and their patrons. With one of the strongest catalogs in the digital library space, Hoopla empowers libraries to reach patrons wherever they are.

We proudly partner with our library partners and content providers to strengthen communities through access to educational resources and entertainment experiences. Since 1989, our commitment has remained the same: supporting libraries with solutions that make a difference because strong libraries build healthy communities.

Position Summary

The Controller will manage the day-to-day operations of the accounting department, ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of financial reporting across domestic and international entities. This role provides leadership over accounting operations, financial close, internal controls, audit, tax compliance, and process improvement.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this position successfully, an individual must at a minimum fulfill the knowledge, skill, and/or ability requirements listed below.

Financial Reporting & Global Consolidation

• Oversee the monthly and year-end close processes, including the preparation and review of monthly financial statements, management reporting, general ledger activity, and balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and integrity.
• Provide support to FP&A through actuals, variance analysis, and financial data integrity.
• Manage the financial consolidation of foreign subsidiaries, foreign currency translations and their implications, intercompany eliminations, and multi-entity reporting.

Audit & Compliance

• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors; prepare audit schedules, gather documentation, and support continuous improvement of internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, segregation of duties, and control remediation.
• Oversee reporting compliance across diverse regulatory frameworks, including US GAAP and local statutory/IFRS requirements where applicable.
• Research, document, and support the application of technical accounting guidance, accounting policies, and other relevant accounting matters.

Tax Management & Compliance

• Manage and execute timely state and local tax compliance, including sales/use, property, and other jurisdictional taxes.
• Partner with external tax advisors to oversee tax compliance, including transfer pricing documentation, VAT/GST oversight, and foreign tax filings.

Accounting Services Oversight

• Oversee and manage core accounting services, including treasury, accounts receivable, and accounts payable, to ensure accurate, timely, and efficient financial operations.
• Establish and maintain effective processes, controls, and service standards that support cash management, customer billing and collections, vendor payments, and related accounting activities.

Team Leadership & Goal Setting

• Manage, coach, and develop the accounting team by setting clear expectations, assigning priorities, and supporting individual growth and accountability.
• Establish departmental goals, monitor progress against objectives, and align team activities with finance leadership priorities and overall business needs.

Business Intelligence and Reporting

• Assist in synthesizing financial metrics into clear, concise operational reports and executive dashboards to support data-driven, operational, and financial decision-making.

Special Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Support accounting process improvements, ERP-related accounting workflows, reporting enhancements, and automation initiatives to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
• Perform ad-hoc accounting and finance research, work on cross-functional finance projects, and keep abreast of accounting and finance updates, as needed, to support evolving business operations.

Skills:

• Strong operational decision-making skills with the ability to apply analytical thinking and sound business judgment to support long-term goals.
• Proven leadership and team development skills, including mentoring staff, delegating effectively, and fostering a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills with the ability to partner effectively across departments and communicate financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
• Exceptional execution and communication skills, with strong follow-through and the ability to drive complex projects to completion.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP; familiarity with IFRS is a plus.
• Understanding of foreign currency accounting (ASC 830), intercompany transactions, and transfer pricing concepts.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office products, with hands-on experience using multi-currency ERP systems, preferably SAP, and familiarity with financial planning and analysis tools.
• Ability to leverage AI and automation tools to improve accounting workflows and financial reporting processes.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA or CMA designation is required.

Experience Requirements:

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• 3+ years in a supervisory or team-management role.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience working in a multi-entity corporate structure with international subsidiaries.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to regularly sit for extended periods of time.
• Perform repetitive motion-type tasks.
• Must be physically present for meetings, presentations, and training.
• Ability to work onsite in a team environment.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, & vision insurance
• 401k + match
• Profit sharing
• Paid vacation and personal time
• Flex time
• 10 paid holidays
• Company performance bonus
• Holiday bonus
• Paid time to volunteer
• Training & career development opportunities

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

We are currently unable to sponsor employment visas. All candidates must have authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.

#LI-Hybrid