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Assistant Controller
Company | Duolingo |
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Location | Pittsburgh, PA, USA |
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Salary | $128000 – $231600 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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Experience Level | Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- Proven leadership experience, with a track record of mentoring and developing accounting teams.
- Experience in high-growth environments, with the ability to adapt and optimize processes.
- Ability to navigate complex accounting issues, applying strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong collaboration skills, working effectively across finance, legal, and business teams.
- Excellent organizational and project management abilities, balancing multiple priorities under deadlines.
Responsibilities
- Support all aspects of controllership, partnering closely with the Corporate Controller and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Lead and develop core accounting team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
- Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Champion automation and efficiency across the Accounting team to scale with the company’s growth, bringing a fresh perspective on what best-in-class looks like.
- Manage internal and external auditor relationships to facilitate the completion of audit procedures in a timely and efficient manner.
- Partner with other departments, including FP&A, Tax, and Legal, to support business initiatives and ensure seamless collaboration on close activities and financial reporting, and ensure alignment with financial reporting goals.
- Ensure compliance with SOX controls and internal policies, maintaining strong governance and documentation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- CPA or equivalent qualification.
- Over 10 years of relevant accounting experience, including work in a large, complex industry organization.
- Experience managing and developing teams.
- Experience working in a public company and/or a Big 4 accounting firm.
- Proficiency in NetSuite, Blackline, and Zip.
- Familiarity with Google Workspace.
- Experience in a fast-paced tech startup.
- A strong Duolingo streak!