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Assistant Controller
Company | Handshake |
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Location | San Francisco, CA, USA |
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Salary | $160000 – $200000 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- 10+ years of relevant experience in high growth and complex environments, ideally with a combination of experience with a Big-4 accounting firm
- 4+ years of relevant experience as a people leader
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent)
- CPA designation, or internationally recognized equivalent, and strong knowledge of US GAAP
- NetSuite experience, knowledge of accounting systems supporting month close, reporting, General ledger, Procurement
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to drive consensus across cross-functional teams and influence decision making
- Exceptional problem-solving, ownership of outcome, with a highly analytical and inquisitive work style with a keen attention to detail. Proven ability to perform independent research and develop processes from ground
- Ability to thrive in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment with a high degree of autonomy
Responsibilities
- Oversee accounting operations, including month-end closing procedures, consolidation, and financial reporting
- Review journal entries, prepare and review monthly and quarterly account reconciliations
- Drive process improvements by identifying and implementing automation initiatives to streamline financial operations and enhance internal controls
- Manage NetSuite and other systems administration, including system configuration, user access, reporting and training
- Liaise with external service providers, including tax and accounting firms, to ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations
- Build efficiencies in treasury, foreign subsidiaries accounting and intercompany transactions processes
- Manage relationships with external auditors to ensure seamless audit execution and oversee Company audit readiness
- Coordinate preparation of GAAP compliant accounting policies and memorandums, develop, implement and maintain controls documentation
- Foster team development by coaching, mentoring, and training staff, while cultivating a collaborative environment and cross functional team engagement
- Work closely with FP&A, Payroll, HR and other departments to provide thought partnership and advise on accurate accounting treatment for complex transactions
Preferred Qualifications
- IPO readiness experience is a plus