Assistant Controller

Overview

This role is for an Assistant Controller responsible for leading and scaling a global accounting organization within a high-growth SaaS environment. The position focuses on driving operational excellence in financial close, consolidations, technical accounting, internal controls, and financial systems transformation. The ideal candidate will have deep US GAAP expertise, experience in SaaS or technology companies, and a proven track record of modernizing accounting operations through automation and process redesign.

Responsibilities

Financial Close & Reporting

• Lead global monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes ensuring accuracy and compliance with US GAAP.
• Reduce close timelines from a 7-day cycle to public-company benchmarks through automation and consistent workflows.
• Oversee preparation of GAAP-compliant reporting packages delivering high-quality, decision-ready financial results.

Accounting Operations Leadership

• Manage end-to-end accounting operations including payroll accounting, fixed assets, capitalized software, cloud computing, prepaid and expense accounting, and consolidations.
• Transition from region-specific processes to a unified global accounting model with strong documentation and clear ownership.
• Optimize shared services to improve quality, timeliness, efficiency, and scalability.

Systems, Automation & Process Transformation

• Lead rollout and adoption of new accounting and AI-enabled tools.
• Assess and support implementation of future-state general ledger and related subledgers.
• Identify and eliminate manual accounting steps by implementing scalable automated workflows.
• Partner with IT and finance systems teams to enhance ERP functionality, improve data structure, and strengthen system integrity across multiple entities.

Technical Accounting & Policy Leadership

• Serve as a subject-matter expert on US GAAP, including ASC 340-40 (commissions), ASC 842 (leases), capitalized software, cloud computing, stock-based compensation, impairment evaluations, currency matters, and consolidation.
• Ensure accounting policies are current, practical, and consistently applied worldwide.
• Support complex accounting assessments related to global expansion, new products, commission structures, equity and debt instruments, and partner arrangements.

Internal Controls, SOX Compliance & Risk Management

• Strengthen internal control environment with scalable policies, documentation, and review procedures.
• Partner with Internal Audit to monitor and enhance SOX compliance, remediate deficiencies, and improve testing and documentation standards.
• Establish global workflows ensuring audit readiness and consistent compliance across entities.

Analytical Procedures & Accounting Analysis

• Build and institutionalize robust analytical review procedures, including predictive analytics.
• Improve variance analysis quality and align financial review processes with business drivers and KPIs.
• Drive continuous improvement in data quality, insights, and close rigor.

Cross-Functional & Strategic Partnership

• Collaborate with FP&A, Revenue Accounting, Revenue Operations, Billing, Legal, Tax, HR, and Global Operations to align on new initiatives and financial implications.
• Support M&A due diligence, Day-1 readiness, and integration activities.
• Provide accounting leadership for global expansion including legal entity setup, statutory alignment, tax considerations, and operational readiness.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a global accounting team across onshore and offshore locations.
• Establish clear ownership, strong documentation standards, and ongoing training to elevate global team performance.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related discipline; Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
• CPA certification strongly preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive accounting experience including leadership roles in high-growth or large public-company environments.
• Strong command of US GAAP, including technical areas relevant to global SaaS operations.
• Proven success scaling accounting operations and improving close timelines through automation and process redesign.
• Hands-on experience implementing or upgrading ERP/GL systems and leveraging AI-enabled tools in accounting workflows.
• Experience leading global accounting organizations, including centers of excellence.
• Ability to build analytical review procedures and enhance close rigor.
• Experience supporting global expansion, multi-entity operations, and multi-currency consolidation.
• Prior experience in public-company environments and SOX compliance maturity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with M&A integration, international statutory compliance, and complex consolidation environments.
• Background in SaaS or subscription-based technology companies.
• Big 4 public accounting experience combined with industry operational leadership.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including bonuses.
• Paid time off and paid parental leave.
• Health and wellness benefits vary by location and generally include private medical, life, and disability insurance.

Location

Not specified.

Additional Information

• The role requires embracing AI technologies as an essential capability, applying AI daily to improve efficiency and drive results.
• The organization supports diversity, equity, and inclusion and provides reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.
• Equal opportunity employer committed to fair consideration regardless of race, color, creed, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or other protected factors.