Assistant Controller

Overview

This role supports the build-out and ownership of the Accounting function for a growth-stage, remote-first organization. You will report to the Head of Finance and be responsible for the end-to-end integrity of the company’s books as the accounting function scales from an early-stage setup toward a fully in-house model.

This is a 0-to-1 position: you will not inherit a mature, fully documented accounting operation. Instead, you will take existing processes (including outsourced bookkeeping today), address current live issues, and establish the controls, documentation, and systems needed for reliable month-end close and audit readiness.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close
  • Direct the current outsourced bookkeeping relationship in the near term
  • Work toward bringing close, bookkeeping, and AP execution in-house over time
• Prepare and ensure GAAP-compliant financial statements
  • Analyze balance sheet and P&L movements and investigate variances before they reach leadership
• Own accounts receivable (AR) and collections
  • Invoicing, payment application, aging, and direct customer follow-up
  • Address meaningful past-due AR as an active part of the role
• Own accounts payable (AP) oversight and vendor management
  • Approval workflows and vendor account hygiene
• Manage complex accounting topics, including:
  • ASC 606 revenue recognition for subscription and services revenue
  • Contract modifications and billing structures
• Own core finance systems and integration roadmap, including:
  • GL/AR/AP: Campfire
  • Equity: Carta
  • Billing/payment stack
• Build and maintain accounting processes, approval workflows, documentation, and internal controls suitable for a growing SaaS company
• Review customer and vendor contracts for accounting, billing, and revenue recognition implications
  • Translate negotiated terms into correct accounting treatment
• Own equity administration
  • Option grant processing, cap table accuracy, and coordination with legal and the cap table system
• Support treasury activities
  • Cash positioning, inter-account transfers, and forecasting cash needs alongside the Head of Finance
• Coordinate tax and compliance activities with external tax and legal advisors
  • Including multi-state filings and notices
• Partner with People Ops on payroll accounting, compensation changes, and compliance alongside a PEO
• Prepare monthly reporting packages for the lender and investors
• Build audit readiness
  • Establish documentation and controls that support external auditor questions the first time they arise

Requirements

• Prior experience as a Controller, or as a strong Assistant Controller / Accounting Manager ready to run the function independently
• Experience building or materially maturing an accounting function (understanding 0-to-1 needs: process, controls, and documentation)
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including ASC 606 revenue recognition for subscription and services revenue
  • Ability to reason through nonstandard revenue scenarios
• AI-forward working style
  • Use AI tools daily to accelerate close, reconciliations, and reporting
  • Point of view on where automation belongs in accounting workflows
• Ability to own the close independently
  • Run the process without relying on a controller above you to catch mistakes
• Ability to operate as a business partner
  • Interpret contracts and operational decisions for accounting and cash implications
• Clear and direct communication
  • Explain judgment calls to non-finance executives and defend decisions if challenged
• Self-directed, comfortable working with ambiguity in a remote, async, high-autonomy environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Campfire, or a comparable modern GL (e.g., Ramp, Rippling, NetSuite)
• Experience building an accounting function from the ground up in a startup
• Experience in a hybrid subscription + services revenue model
• Experience insourcing an accounting function that previously relied on outsourced bookkeeping
• Experience through a first audit or a first institutional financing round

Compensation & Benefits

Fully Remote Work

• Work from anywhere
• Support to set up your work environment
• Minimal meetings and async communication

Time Off

• Time off in recognition of countries’ holidays
• Encouragement to take time to recharge

Professional Growth

• Training, workshops, mentorship programs
• Support for external conferences and industry events

Location

• Fully remote role

Work Authorization

Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country of residence. The employer is not able to provide employment visa sponsorship at this time.