Assistant Controller

About the role

This role is for people with ~7 years of accounting experience. You will primarily be working within Yuzu's corporate accounting, leading processes like month-end close, payroll, tax filings, and regulatory compliance (including audit support).

You will assist the company with making fundraising, compensation, and budgeting decisions. You will help establish reporting frameworks to assist the company in making decisions and measuring progress.

You will own critical relationships with our bank and HR vendors. You will work in modern accounting systems (Flow, Ramp, Deel) within a culture that invests in long-term optimization and automation.

You will assist with translating reports from Yuzu's homegrown claims and payments software into traditional reports for the purposes of annual audits.

Responsibilities

• Leading processes like month-end close, payroll, tax filings, and regulatory compliance (including audit support)
• Aiding in fundraising, compensation, and budgeting decisions
• Establishing reporting frameworks to assist in decision-making and progress measurement
• Owning critical relationships with bank and HR vendors
• Working in modern accounting systems (Flow, Ramp, Deel)
• Translating reports from Yuzu's homegrown claims and payments software into traditional reports for annual audits

Requirements

• High standards and a drive to win
• An ethical and compassionate mindset
• Experience in the healthcare or insurance industries is a plus
• Drive and willingness to learn matter more than formal qualifications
• Experience at startups is preferred but not required

Qualifications

• CPA preferred but not required

Skills

• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Experience with accounting software and systems

Benefits

• Significant equity
• Upskilling and investment in learning
• Honest and responsive communication
• Trust and transparency from leadership
• Participation in the company's success

Pay

$180-200k plus equity and benefits

Schedule

In-person 5 days a week in our West Village, NYC (14th & 7th) office.