Assistant Controller

Overview

The organization is seeking an Assistant Controller to oversee and manage accounting operations, including month-end close procedures, revenue recognition, audit coordination, tax compliance, and systems integration. This role manages two direct reports and reports directly to the Controller.

Responsibilities

Accounting Operations & General Ledger

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance
• Process bi-weekly payroll, ensuring accurate and timely payroll transactions
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management processes
• Implement and maintain internal controls and accounting policies
• Lead account analysis and variance investigation
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI and automation tools to streamline reconciliations, journal entry preparation, and variance analysis, reducing manual effort and cycle time
• Evaluate and implement AI-enabled accounting tools and workflow automations within day-to-day operations

Month-End & Period Close

• Execute month-end close procedures and prepare closing schedules
• Manage accruals, prepayments, and other period-end adjustments
• Consolidate financial data and prepare preliminary results for management review
• Identify and resolve month-end issues in coordination with cross-functional teams

Revenue Recognition

• Own the revenue recognition process under ASC 606 (GAAP standards)
• Review and validate revenue transactions, contracts, and performance obligations
• Calculate and record revenue adjustments, deferred revenue, and revenue reclassifications
• Prepare revenue schedules and documentation for internal and external audits
• Collaborate with RevOps on billing and integration tasks that directly impact revenue

External Audit Coordination

• Assist the Controller with external auditors and coordinate audit activities
• Prepare audit schedules, trial balances, and supporting documentation
• Address auditor findings and implement corrective actions
• Manage audit timelines and ensure timely responses to audit requests

Tax Compliance

• Assist the Controller with external tax team requests for federal, state, and local tax returns
• Maintain tax schedules, accruals, and documentation
• Track and report tax-related items, including payroll taxes and sales tax

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting
• 5 years of Accounting experience with 1 year as an Assistant Controller or 3 to 4 years as an Accounting Manager
• Experience mentoring and training in a team environment
• Demonstrated expertise managing month-end close with accounting reports
• Advanced knowledge of ASC 606 revenue recognition and SaaS accounting
• Hands-on NetSuite experience and accounting automation proficiency
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills and ability to manage complex datasets
• Demonstrated experience applying AI or automation tools to improve accounting processes (e.g., close acceleration, reconciliation, reporting)
• Experience in a high-growth SaaS or subscription-based business

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA a plus
• Public Accounting experience
• Proficiency leveraging AI tools to automate accounting processes
• Experience with subscription management and billing platforms (Chargebee, Zuora, etc.)
• High proficiency in NetSuite
• Self-directed professional with strong prioritization and communication skills
• Continuous improvement mindset and adaptability
• Knowledge of the following systems is a plus: NetSuite, Chargebee, Stripe, Avalara, Airbase, Ramp, Rippling, Claude.ai

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits

Location

• Remote within the US (Austin, TX location preferred)
• Minimal travel
• Limited physical demands