Senior Director, Assistant Controller

This role will support financial strategy, forecasting, and performance management initiatives that strengthen business visibility and decision-making. You will partner with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to improve planning processes, financial discipline, controls, and resource allocation. The position offers the opportunity to influence enterprise performance and scalable financial operations within a Media environment.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual global close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements across all entities and currencies
• Own technical accounting research and application for complex areas including revenue recognition (ASC 606), leases (ASC 842), stock-based compensation, business combinations, and foreign currency translation
• Manage and develop a team of accounting managers, senior accountants, and staff accountants, providing coaching, performance feedback, and career development
• Oversee consolidation of international subsidiaries, including intercompany eliminations, transfer pricing coordination, and multi-currency reporting
• Serve as a key point of contact for the external audit process, managing the relationship with the independent audit firm
• Drive process improvement and automation initiatives across the record-to-report cycle, evaluating and implementing systems and tools
• Support ad hoc projects including M&A due diligence and integration, treasury and banking relationships, and financial due diligence requests from customers, lenders, or partners

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA strongly preferred
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting (Big 4 or national firm) and industry experience; SaaS or software industry experience strongly preferred
• Prior experience in a multi-entity, international organization with exposure to multi-currency consolidation and foreign subsidiary reporting
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, with hands-on experience applying ASC 606 and other complex technical accounting standards
• Proven people-management experience, with a track record of building and developing high-performing accounting teams
• Strong systems aptitude; experience with modern ERP platforms (e.g., NetSuite, Workday, Oracle) and close management or automation tools is a plus
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex accounting matters for non-accounting stakeholders and senior leadership

Pay

$160,000 – $190,000 annually

Benefits

• Flexible work environment and remote work options
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for employees and dependents
• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule