Assistant Controller

About the role

The Assistant Controller will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, lead and develop a high-performing accounting team, and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting. This role combines operational execution with process improvement, partnering closely with leadership to build scalable accounting processes that support a fast-growing business.

What You'll Do

• Lead daily accounting operations, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, cash management, and general ledger activities
• Drive accurate and timely month-end and year-end close processes, financial reporting, and account reconciliations
• Manage, mentor, and develop accounting team members while establishing accountability and performance standards
• Review and approve accounting transactions, ensuring strong internal controls and compliance with GAAP
• Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and system enhancements to increase efficiency and scalability
• Partner with leadership on financial reporting, audits, compliance requirements, and operational initiatives that support company growth

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership or people management responsibilities
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and operational accounting functions, including AP, AR, and General Accounting
• Experience working within ERP systems and advanced proficiency with Excel
• A hands-on, detail-oriented approach with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA designation
• NetSuite experience
• Demonstrated success improving close processes, accounting accuracy, automation, or operational efficiencies

About the team

We are the Guardians of the Bots! We are the glue that holds our family together. We have the special privilege of creating a direct impact on the success of Jobot. As a member of the Guardians of the Bots, or Jobot's Operations Team, you will be working behind the scenes to create some magic alongside our Founder and CEO, Heidi Golledge.

Benefits

• Employee-owned since 2024
• Competitive compensation structure with quarterly and annual bonuses
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with 100% coverage for employees and 50% for dependents, including PPO and HMO plan options
• Remote-first, work from anywhere in the U.S.
• Free Friday: take every other Friday off
• 2-week holiday break
• Unlimited PTO
• Annual CEO Club trip for top performers to destinations like Bora Bora, Costa Rica, and Turks and Caicos

Schedule & location

This is a remote role, with a preference for candidates local to Orange County to attend in-person Operations Strategy Meetings.

Pay

$150,000 - $200,000 per year