• The Assistant Controller is a key leadership role within the Accounting organization, responsible for the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of the company’s global financial close, technical accounting positions, and internal controls
• This role partners directly with the Corporate Controller to manage a growing accounting team, drive process improvement and automation, and ensure the company’s financial reporting scales with the business
• This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accounting leader who thrives in a dynamic, international SaaS environment and wants to help build scalable finance infrastructure ahead of continued growth
• Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual global close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements across all entities and currencies
• Own technical accounting research and application for complex areas including revenue recognition (ASC 606), leases (ASC 842), stock-based compensation, business combinations, and foreign currency translation
• Manage and develop a team of accounting managers, senior accountants, and staff accountants, providing coaching, performance feedback, and career development
• Oversee consolidation of international subsidiaries, including intercompany eliminations, transfer pricing coordination, and multi-currency reporting
• Serve as a key point of contact for the external audit process, managing the relationship with the independent audit firm and ensuring efficient, well-supported audits
• Partner with FP&A to ensure alignment between actuals, forecasts, and management reporting
• Drive process improvement and automation initiatives across the record-to-report cycle, evaluating and implementing systems and tools (e.g., ERP, equity administration, close management software)
• Oversee equity compensation accounting and administration in partnership with payroll and People teams, including RSU and option accounting and reporting, including oversight of the 409a valuation process
• Review technical accounting memos and ensure appropriate documentation and support for judgmental positions
• Support ad hoc projects including M&A due diligence and integration, treasury and banking relationships, and financial due diligence requests from customers, lenders, or partners
• Ensure compliance with local statutory reporting and tax requirements across international jurisdictions, in partnership with external local providers and tax advisors
• Champion the use of automation, AI-enabled solutions, and emerging technologies to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of accounting operations
• Effectively leverage offshore and outsourced resources to scale transactional accounting activities while maintaining strong controls and quality standards
• Build, coach, and develop a high-performing accounting team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth
• Provide oversight of payroll operations, including accuracy of processing, tax compliance, general ledger tie-out, and coordination with HR/People on benefits and equity compensation inputs
• Oversee accounts payable operations and treasury/cash management activities, including banking relationships, cash forecasting, and disbursement controls
• What Success Looks Like in the First Year
• Global close process runs smoothly and on schedule, with reduced close-cycle time and strong controls documentation
• Technical accounting positions are well-documented, defensible, and proactively communicated to the Controller and auditors
• The accounting team is stable, well-coached, and positioned for continued growth as the company scales
• Key close and reporting processes show measurable improvement in efficiency through automation or process redesign
Benefits
• Health and Wellness Plans
• Stock Options
• Flexible Time Off & Holidays
• Family Friendly Benefits
• Remote Friendly
• Inclusive and Open Company Culture
• Professional Development