Assistant Controller

Skills

About the Role

You will lead corporate accounting, ERP strategy, and financial reporting while driving the transition to an AI-first accounting organization. You will oversee the month-end close process, manage complex technical accounting matters, lead financial consolidation across multiple legal entities, and drive the accuracy and speed of monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting. You will design and implement an ERP strategy, lead the annual financial statement audit, and build robust internal control frameworks. You will oversee procurement, accounts payable, and treasury operations, including cash forecasting and disbursement controls. You will lead and mentor a team of five accountants as a hands-on player-manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required
• 10+ years of accounting and financial management experience, including 5+ years in a supervisory/leadership role
• Experience in Big 4 or large regional public accounting firms
• Deep expertise in GAAP and technical accounting (especially ASC 718, 842, 350-40, 805)
• Proven proficiency in accounting ERP systems (NetSuite or equivalent) and advanced Excel modeling
• Demonstrated commitment to modernizing accounting operations; experience or strong aptitude for implementing automation tools or AI agents
• Strong executive presence with ability to communicate complex data clearly
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities with precision
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
• Champion AI-first approach by integrating AI agents to automate journal entries, reconciliations, and variance reporting
• Manage complex technical accounting areas including stock-based compensation, lease accounting, capitalized software costs, and M&A purchase accounting
• Lead the monthly financial consolidation process across multiple legal entities ensuring accurate intercompany eliminations and GAAP compliance
• Drive the velocity and precision of monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles
• Design and implement an ERP strategy to optimize financial platforms
• Lead the annual financial statement audit as primary liaison for external auditors
• Design and deploy internal control frameworks that scale with organizational growth
• Oversee end-to-end procurement, accounts payable, and T&E processes
• Implement AI agents within procurement tools to improve efficiency and maintain financial controls
• Lead treasury operations including bank account administration, cash positioning, and debt facility management
• Develop AI-enabled cash forecasting models to optimize liquidity
• Maintain internal controls over wire and ACH disbursements
• Lead and mentor a team of five accountants

Benefits

• Generous PTO Policy
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Volunteer Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401k Program
• Wellness and home office/cell phone subsidies
• Robust health, dental, vision insurance, and more