Oversee core accounting operations, financial reporting, month-end and year-end close, audit preparation, and process improvements while guiding accounting staff and supporting accurate financial records.
Assistant Controller
📜 Description
- Review monthly revenue transactions, investigate discrepancies, and maintain accurate financial records.
- Coordinate month-end close, review reconciliations, and prepare monthly financial statements with supporting notes.
- Manage expense workflows, virtual cards, employee expense reports, and accurate transfers into the accounting system.
- Guide the Staff Accountant and review journal entries, reconciliations, and accounts payable submissions.
- Prepare audit documentation and year-end statements, and coordinate tax information and annual 1099 filings.
- Develop reports and analyses for FP&A and internal teams, and improve accounting systems, controls, and workflows.
🛠️ Requirements
- Professional experience: At least 6 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a SaaS, technology, or similarly fast-paced business environment.
- Education: A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is preferred.
- Accounting knowledge: Strong understanding of general accounting principles, revenue reviews, reconciliations, month-end close procedures, financial statements, and audit preparation.
- Technical proficiency: Hands-on experience with Microsoft Excel and NetSuite, with the ability to learn and adapt quickly to new financial software and systems.
- Analytical thinking: Strong critical-thinking and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to investigate discrepancies and develop effective solutions.
- Attention to detail: Commitment to accuracy, data integrity, and consistent execution across accounting and reporting activities.
- Organization and prioritization: Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively while maintaining high-quality work.
- Communication and collaboration: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with finance colleagues, external auditors, tax advisors, and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Adaptability and ownership: A proactive approach to identifying process improvements, taking responsibility for assigned work, and operating independently in a remote environment.
✨ Benefits
- Remote work environment: Flexibility to work remotely, supporting work-life balance and independent productivity.
- Purpose-driven work: The opportunity to contribute to technology that helps nonprofit organizations build stronger communities and advance their missions.
- Professional development: Opportunities to expand accounting expertise, improve financial processes, and gain experience with evolving financial systems.
- Collaborative culture: A supportive environment that values empathy, innovation, accountability, and shared success.
- Process improvement opportunities: The chance to help optimize accounting workflows and contribute to the efficiency of a growing SaaS business.
Full job description
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Assistant Controller based in the United States.
We are looking for a detail-oriented accounting professional to support financial operations within a growing SaaS organization. In this role, you will help maintain financial accuracy, oversee essential accounting processes, and ensure reliable financial reporting. You will play a key part in monthly and annual closing activities, revenue reviews, reconciliations, and expense management. Working closely with the Finance team, you will also contribute to audit preparation, tax compliance, and financial analysis. The position offers opportunities to improve accounting systems, streamline workflows, and strengthen operational efficiency. You will collaborate with colleagues across the organization in a fully remote environment that values accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys solving complex problems and making a meaningful contribution to a mission-driven technology business.
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