Assistant Controller

About the role

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you'll lead all aspects of accounting: from managing day-to-day operations and owning the month-end close, to implementing core systems, standing up internal controls, and driving audit readiness. You'll work across complex enterprise contracts, own revenue recognition, and build the cost accounting framework for a fast-scaling business.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closes, delivering GAAP-compliant financial statements and analyses.
• Manage day-to-day financial operations including AP/AR, expense allocations, balance sheet reconciliations, and invoice reconciliation across major enterprise accounts.
• Own revenue recognition end-to-end, applying ASC 606 across complex enterprise contracts.
• Design and implement scalable financial systems, processes, and controls to support rapid growth, including leading our first ERP implementation.
• Manage cash flow and working capital timing across large enterprise billing cycles.
• Build and maintain a strong internal control environment and establish accounting policies from scratch.
• Lead audit and tax readiness — serve as the primary liaison for external auditors and ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal tax requirements.
• Partner with the Head of Finance and leadership to translate data into strategic insights and define the roadmap for building out the accounting function as the company scales.

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive experience in accounting, with a strong track record at high-growth technology startups.
• Big 4 foundation preferred. Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP, specifically revenue recognition (ASC 606), stock-based compensation, and consolidations.
• Practical experience leading a company through its first financial statement audit and building internal controls from scratch.
• Strong background in implementing and managing ERP systems and modern finance tools (e.g., Ramp).
• CPA certification and strong technical accounting foundation required.
• A builder mindset: hands-on, resourceful, and comfortable owning both the details and the architecture of the function.
• Experience at a high-growth AI or SaaS startup with enterprise customers.
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure cost accounting.
• Comfortable writing SQL and working in data warehouse environments to pull financial reports and validate data.
• Experience partnering directly with engineering and infrastructure teams.

Qualifications

• Experience with U.S. GAAP, specifically revenue recognition (ASC 606), stock-based compensation, and consolidations.
• Hands-on experience in managing financial systems and controls.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and modern finance tools.

Skills

• U.S. GAAP, specifically revenue recognition (ASC 606), stock-based compensation, and consolidations.
• ERP systems and modern finance tools.
• SQL and data warehouse environments.
• Cloud infrastructure cost accounting.
• Collaboration and partnership with engineering and infrastructure teams.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and additional support programs.
• The opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI with a small, mission-driven team.
• A culture that values transparency, trust, and community impact.

Pay

Competitive compensation and equity aligned to the markets where our team members are based. The base salary range will depend on the candidate’s permanent work location.

Schedule

Full-time position.