Assistant Controller

Overview

The Assistant Controller is a key leadership role within the Finance team, responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial operations across a multinational environment. This position oversees the monthly and quarterly close process, financial reporting, accounts payable, procurement, tax compliance support, and the annual external audit. The role involves managing direct reports and leading a team of accounting professionals, working closely with senior leadership to deliver accurate and timely financial information that supports strategic decision-making. Additionally, the position plays an active role in driving process improvements, including the adoption of AI and automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full monthly, quarterly, and annual close process using FloQast, ensuring timely closure of all modules, accurate consolidations, and reviewed and approved reconciliations within SLA
• Prepare and deliver monthly financial reporting packages, including CFO review decks, bank and lender reporting files, and cash forecasts
• Oversee weekly accounts payable disbursements, ensuring accuracy and adherence to approval controls
• Manage the procurement process from purchase request approval through purchase order issuance, partnering with department leaders to maintain spend controls
• Support data gathering for federal, state, local, and international tax filings (including K-1s, property tax, and extensions), coordinating with external tax advisors
• Manage the annual financial statement audit end to end, serving as the primary contact for external auditors and driving timely sign-off with no material audit adjustments
• Oversee international subsidiary accounting including cost-plus accounting, intercompany reconciliations, and multi-entity consolidations
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, identifying opportunities to reduce risk and improve process efficiency
• Directly manage and develop accounting team members by assigning work, setting priorities, conducting performance reviews, supporting career development, and fostering a high-performing, collaborative team environment
• Partner with the CFO on lender covenant compliance, cash forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis
• Champion the adoption of AI and automation tools to improve close accuracy, reporting efficiency, and overall team productivity

Required Qualifications

• CPA certification required
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a people management role
• Significant experience utilizing NetSuite in a multinational environment
• Demonstrated expertise in international subsidiary accounting, including cost-plus accounting, intercompany reconciliations, and consolidation accounting
• Proven track record managing full month, quarter, and year-end close processes
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting standards
• Experience managing external audit relationships from planning through sign-off
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments

Preferred Qualifications

• Public accounting background (Big 4 or mid-tier firm)
• Experience managing procurement processes from purchase request approval through purchase order issuance
• Experience using FloQast or a comparable close management platform
• Familiarity with AI tools and process automation, with an interest in applying technology to improve accounting workflows
• Experience with corporate income tax information gathering and filing coordination

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual base salary range: $175,000 - $200,000 (less applicable taxes), with actual salary adjusted based on factors such as location, education, skills, training, and experience
• Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus based on company and individual goal achievement
• Comprehensive benefits package including flexible time off, medical, dental, and vision plans, family planning benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match, health savings account with company contributions, flexible spending account, life, accident, and disability coverage, business travel insurance, employee assistance programs, and other well-being benefits

Location

This is a full-time position based in the United States.