Assistant Corporate Controller
Owlet Baby Care · United States · 3 wk ago
RemoteRemoteFinanceFull-time
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide final approval for journal entries, demonstrating ownership and accountability
- Oversee the preparation and review of account reconciliations, ensuring completeness, accuracy, timely resolution of discrepancies and proper documentation
- Establish and enforce clear standards for account reconciliation procedures, promoting consistency and control
- Ensure strict adherence to GAAP, providing guidance and interpretation of accounting standards to the accounting team
- SEC Reporting: Play a pivotal role in the preparation and review of all SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, etc.), ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and reporting requirements
- Assist in the preparation of disclosure footnotes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with SEC regulations
- Support the tie-out process of financial statements and footnotes, including verification of supporting documentation
- Support the external audit process, providing timely and accurate responses to auditor inquiries and requests
- Team Leadership: Provide direct supervision, mentorship, and guidance to the accounting team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment
- Conduct regular performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and identify development opportunities for team members
- Effectively manage team workload, prioritize tasks, and ensure timely completion of deadlines
- Participate in the recruitment and onboarding of new team members, ensuring the team has the necessary skills and expertise
- Foster open communication and collaboration within the team and with other departments, ensuring effective information sharing
- Address and resolve team conflicts in a timely and professional manner
- Process Improvement: Identify and recommend opportunities to improve processes
- Facilitate the standardization of processes across the team to create efficiencies
- Aid in the implementation of technology solutions to enhance efficiency
- Aid in automation projects
- Internal Controls: Support the remediation of identified control deficiencies
- Assist in Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance activities, including preparing the Company for SOX 404(b) standards
Requirements
- Proven experience in an accounting role, preferably in a public company environment
- Strong understanding of GAAP
- Experience with financial systems, NetSuite preferred
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience reviewing the work of others
- Experience in a role with team leadership responsibilities
- CPA certification
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- 8+ years of accounting experience with a combination of public accounting (Big 4) and industry experience preferred
Benefits
- Health & Wellness: Multiple medical plan options (PPO and High-Deductible with HSA), plus dental, vision, life, and disability coverage. Wellness resources include mental health support, EAP access, and fitness incentives
- Financial Benefits: A competitive 401(k) plan with company match, employee stock purchase program, and potential equity grants
- Work-Life Balance: Generous flexible PTO policy, including Flex Fridays, paid parental leave (up to 14 weeks), and remote/hybrid work options