Assistant Controller

Overview

This role is for a proactive, hands-on Assistant Controller supporting the design, implementation, and scaling of accounting infrastructure. You will build the processes, systems, and reporting capabilities needed to support rapid organizational growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage the general ledger, consolidations, accounts payable, payroll, and intercompany cross-charges, ensuring compliance across domestic and international entities.
• Design and implement scalable accounting policies, processes, and controls to support rapid growth.
• Partner with the Controller to optimize a modern ERP, procurement, and T&E tools and systems, with a focus on automation and AI-driven efficiencies.
• Lead month-end and quarter-end close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with GAAP.
• Oversee accounting for international operations and support global tax matters.
• Support external audits and investor reporting requirements.
• Build dashboards and reporting tools to provide real-time financial insights to leadership.
• Mentor and develop accounting team members.
• Stay current on emerging accounting technology, AI tools, and process automation best practices.

Requirements

• CPA (or equivalent).
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and leadership experience, with a mix of Big 4 and in-house experience at a high-growth B2C or technology company, and experience with companies of scale.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Strong experience with multi-entity and multi-currency accounting, and managing international taxes and regulations.
• Experience optimizing the tech stack integrating related tools.
• Proven ability to improve processes and leverage automation tools (e.g., AI reconciliation, OCR invoice processing, automated close solutions).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with evolving priorities.
• Excellent knowledge of ERP systems, financial reporting tools, and revenue recognition software.
• Proven leadership and project management skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and implement systems that support scalable growth.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AI-driven and automated close solutions.
• Experience integrating multiple finance/operations tools (ERP, procurement, T&E) to drive automation and efficiency.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working hours.

Location

• Location not specified.