Assistant Controller

Overview

This role is for an Assistant Controller (Director / Senior Director level based on experience) reporting to the VP, Corporate Controller. It is a remote position with required travel to Boston at least quarterly. The position involves leading and overseeing the day-to-day accounting functions within a scaled SaaS environment, managing a global team, and driving transformation across systems, processes, and team performance.

Responsibilities

Accounting Operations & Close

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP
• Oversee general ledger, reconciliations, and financial analytics
• Improve close speed, quality, and predictability through process discipline and automation
• Design and maintain a strong internal control environment

Transformation (Systems, Process & AI)

• Lead system and process transformation initiatives within accounting
• Drive adoption of automation and AI to reduce manual work and improve efficiency
• Partner with Business Systems to optimize core platforms such as NetSuite, Salesforce, and billing systems
• Build scalable and efficient processes to support organizational growth

Revenue & Operational Oversight

• Oversee revenue accounting, accounts receivable, and order management teams
• Ensure alignment across the order-to-cash lifecycle
• Support ASC 606 compliance and revenue integrity
• Drive performance on key metrics including Days Sales Outstanding (DSO), aging, and invoicing service level agreements (SLAs)

Global & Tax Coordination

• Lead global close and multi-entity accounting operations
• Collaborate with external tax providers on provision, compliance, and structural matters
• Oversee intercompany, foreign exchange, and international accounting processes
• Support global expansion efforts including entity setup and process design

M&A & Strategic Initiatives

• Support merger and acquisition diligence and lead post-close integration
• Integrate acquired entities into existing systems, processes, and controls
• Partner on strategic initiatives such as new product launches and pricing changes

Leadership

• Manage and develop a global team of approximately 15 members, including 4-5 direct reports
• Assess and enhance team performance, organizational design, and talent development
• Reduce single points of failure and improve team scalability
• Operate with high ownership and autonomy, escalating key decisions as needed

Requirements

• CPA certification required
• 15+ years of progressive accounting experience including Big 4 and industry leadership
• Senior accounting leadership experience in complex or scaling environments
• Strong technical accounting expertise, including ASC 606
• Experience in SaaS or subscription-based business models
• Proven track record leading system and process transformation initiatives
• Experience implementing automation and AI solutions in finance or accounting
• M&A transaction and integration experience
• Experience managing global, multi-entity accounting operations
• Proficiency with systems such as NetSuite, Salesforce, and billing platforms
• Demonstrated success leading teams through managers

Preferred Qualifications

• Builder mindset focused on automation, efficiency, and continuous improvement
• Strong operational skills with high accountability standards
• Enthusiasm for AI and systems innovation
• Comfortable improving and scaling teams in a growing environment
• Effective cross-functional partner and communicator

Compensation & Benefits

• Senior Director level salary range: $200,000 – $250,000
• Final compensation dependent on experience and level
• Eligible for bonus and comprehensive benefits package

Location

• Remote position with required travel to Boston at least quarterly