Assistant Controller - Remote

WHO WE ARE: BaubleBar designs accessories that make life more fun. Founded in 2010, the company is known for its statement-making styles that create joy and bring people together. Today, BaubleBar's unabashedly optimistic perspective can be found across multiple accessory categories sold direct-to-consumer and in over 8,500 retail stores globally. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR: We're seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to serve as the operational backbone of the accounting close and transactional world for the Company. This role owns the full transactional accounting cycle – accounts payable and travel & expense, revenue accounting, and accounts receivable – while also directly maintaining the general ledger accounts that fall outside the functional teams, including fixed assets, prepaids, cash and other corporate balance sheet accounts. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong technical accounting knowledge, general ledger ownership, people management skills and deep familiarity with e-commerce revenue, payment and collections processes. WHAT WE WANT YOU TO DO: Team Leadership & Oversight Directly manage and develop the Accounting Supervisor, Revenue Accountant and Part-Time AR ManagerServe as the escalation point for judgment calls, exceptions and unusual transactionsConduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews and career development planning for direct reportsIdentify process improvement and automation opportunities across all owned functions AP & Travel and Expense (via Accounting Supervisor) Review and approve the AP aging and cash disbursement forecastOversee the Accounting Supervisor's management of vendor master data controls, invoice-PO match exception resolution, and T&E policy complianceReview matters requiring elevated technical judgment: complex accrual estimates, vendor disputes, and contract interpretation Revenue Accounting Review monthly revenue-to-cash reconciliations across all sales channels (e.g. Shopify, Amazon, wholesale, etc.)Oversee revenue recognition policy application, including treatment of chargebacks, returns/refund reserves, and payment processor feesReview and approve judgmental reserve estimates Accounts Receivable (via AR Manager) Own the AR reserve in partnership with the AR ManagerOversee the AR Manager's direction of collections aging, customer credit memos and deduction management (particularly wholesale chargebacks and allowances)Ensure cash application accuracy and timely resolution of unapplied cash through the AR Manager and AR Specialist Close Process & Controls Own the close calendar and checklist across all managed functions and direct GL accounts; ensure deadlines are metPrepare and/or review balance sheet reconcilations for all accounts – prior to Controller sign-offPrepare and review manual and non-system journal entries for accuracy and appropriate supportSupport internal control design, documentation and testing General Ledger & Corporate Accounting Directly prepare and/or review monthly cash reconciliations for all operating, payroll and merchant/payment processor bank accountsOwn the fixed asset sub-ledger: capitalization policy application, monthly depreciation, disposals, internal software capitalizationsMaintain prepaid expense and accrued liability schedules not owned by AP/T&E, Revenue or ARRecord and reconcile debt instruments, as applicableRecord and account for investments and related interestPrepare and/or review lease (ASC 842) and other corporate schedules as applicableService as secondary technical reviewer alongside the Controller for non-routine GL entries and account classifications outside the transactional functions above WHAT WE WANT TO SEE: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field requiredCPA strongly preferred7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or management capacityStrong working knowledge of U.S. GAAPExperience with multi-channel e-commerce accounting strongly preferredProficiency with ERP systems (NetSuite strongly preferred) and advanced Excel skillsDemonstrated experience managing a monthly close process and reconciliation cadenceDemonstrated success automating accounting processes and reducing close cycle time (e.g. saved searches, workflows, system integrations)Experience with AP/T&E automation platforms and CRM/AR toolsSystems- and process-oriented, with a constant eye on automating and simplifying manual processes rather than managing around themComfortable operating with a high degree of ownership and accountability during time-sensitive close cyclesExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document accounting conclusions and communicate effectively with non-accountantsPosition will be remote (residing anywhere in the United States and authorized to work in the U.S.) Standard working hours to coincide with 9:00am-6:00pm EST WHAT WE OFFER: Starting salary range for this role is $155,000 - $170,000. Starting offer within that range will factor in work location, skills, background and years of relevant experienceGenerous benefit package including: Outstanding company contribution towards employee premiums for Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, PTO, 10 paid Company Holidays, Company paid Life Insurance & more!Be part of a lean, highly effective, collaborative team where your impact is easy to see. Your work will directly shape our financials and decisionsCompany laptop, free monthly product allowance, and employee discounts