Assistant Controller

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations to ensure accurate and timely financial data management.
• Lead and coordinate monthly and quarterly financial close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals.
• Review and verify balance sheets and income statements for accuracy and completeness.
• Analyze account fluctuations and investigate unusual or unexpected variances.
• Ensure proper accounting treatment for significant transactions and maintain comprehensive documentation.
• Manage revenue accounting processes, focusing on accurate revenue recognition in accordance with U.S. GAAP and ASC 606.
• Review customer contracts and invoices to determine appropriate revenue recognition and maintain related balance sheet accounts.
• Partner with operational teams to understand revenue-generating activities and resolve related accounting issues.
• Support the preparation and review of year-end financial statements and external audit deliverables.
• Maintain and update accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and lead system enhancement initiatives, including the development of automation strategies.
• Cook up with IT and other stakeholders to improve financial systems, reporting, and data integrations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team environment.
• Act as a key contact for external auditors, preparing schedules and documentation for audits.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA license preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including management roles.
• Proven expertise in overseeing company accounting operations and month-end close processes.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including complex revenue recognition standards (ASC 606).
• Hands-on experience with cloud-based financial systems such as NetSuite.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex accounting issues clearly.
• Leadership ability to develop and manage a high-performing accounting team.
• Experience working with external auditors and supporting financial audits.