Assistant Controller

Overview

The organization is seeking a highly talented and passionate accounting leader to help identify gaps and build scalable accounting solutions across the business. This remote-first role focuses on process improvement, hands-on full-cycle accounting, and technical accounting guidance, with collaboration across departments on special projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the month-end and quarter-end close process and serve as a primary liaison with external auditors.
• Manage and mentor the accounting team, increasing close ownership across staff and senior accountants while stepping in on complex areas.
• Evaluate, develop, and strengthen department controls, systems, and procedures to support a scalable control environment.
• Own technical accounting research and documentation, resolving complex business and technical issues and preparing supporting memorandums.
• Partner with the Controller on financial reporting, audit readiness, and accounting policy across all entities.
• Implement technology and process improvements to support new business initiatives and a faster, cleaner financial close.
• Lead projects that significantly improve close efficiency and optimize financial systems.
• Manage and monitor all accounting systems used by the organization, including NetSuite.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable accounting policies and regulatory standards.
• Hire, train, motivate, and develop team members while supervising and delegating departmental work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Advanced degree or CPA certification.
• 5–7 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience at a public accounting firm.
• Proficiency in researching technical accounting matters and preparing memorandums.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP principles, including software development and ASC 606.
• Experience in process optimization, simplification, and standardization.
• Familiarity with ERP solutions and financial systems; experience with NetSuite preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Effective leadership and personnel management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a high-growth startup.
• Ability to work effectively in remote environments.
• Experience managing large transactional data sets for accuracy and completeness.
• Experience with intercompany accounting for multiple entities.
• Familiarity with multi-currency translations.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation Range: $150K - $160K

Location

Remote-first