Assistant Controller

Job Summary

The Assistant Controller supports the Controller in overseeing the day-to-day accounting operations and month-end close execution. This role is accountable for delivering accurate, timely, and well-documented close deliverables; driving accounts payable and cash disbursement processes; and partnering cross-functionally (e.g., People + Culture, IT, Legal, Operations) to resolve issues, manage dependencies, and prevent disruptions to close and reporting timelines.
Qualifications
Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• CPA (active / inactive or in progress) strongly preferred.
  

Experience

• 8-10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including month-end close ownership in a mid-size and/or start-up environment.

• Demonstrated ability to deliver close tasks on schedule with high accuracy (reconciliations, journal entries, and support).

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting

• Experience leading accounts payable and cash disbursement cycles

• Strong stakeholder management skills with a track record of proactive follow-up, escalation, and timely external communication (auditors, vendors, banks, consultants).

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with strong written and verbal communication abilities.

• Experience with ERP systems; NetSuite strongly preferred Ability to leverage system functionality to reduce manual work 

• Strong Excel skills required.

• Experience with payroll preferred.
  

Duties And Responsibilities

• Own assigned month-end close activities in accordance with the close calendar, ensuring deliverables are complete, accurate, and supported (reconciliations, journal entries, and flux analyses).

• Own various accounting processes such as revenue recognition, leasing accounting, fixed assets, and other.

• Manage, mentor and develop 1 to 2 direct reports.

• Drive AR and invoicing process.

• Drive quality and self-review to minimize rework: ensure entries and reconciliations are review-ready before submission to the Controller.

• Enhance and strengthen accounting processes and procedures.

• Partner with FP&A and Finance leadership to support recurring reporting needs, including preparation of schedules and analysis for monthly reviews.

• Coordinate cross-functional close dependencies (e.g., People + Culture/Payroll, Operations) and proactively surface timing or data risks that could impact close.

• Support external audit / tax requirements and review requests by preparing schedules, responding timely, and ensuring complete and organized supporting documentation.

• Respond to internal and external inquiries (auditors, vendors, banks, consultants) with timely acknowledgement and clear next steps; drive issues to closure without requiring repeated follow-up.

• Maintain strong document hygiene (clear file names, organized support, and retrievable workpapers) to ensure audit readiness and efficient collaboration.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned to support the team and business needs.