Controller, Accounting, Accounting Manager

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 (audio books, 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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

• 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.

• 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…