Assistant Controller

ABOUT NYSHEX 

Have you ever stopped to wonder how your computer, clothes, furniture, or household goods made their way to your doorstep? Most of the things you own arrived here in a container on a container ship. It is a massive industry that we all heavily rely on but don’t think about much because it’s been done the same way for decades without much change or innovation. NYSHEX is a well-funded, series A start up that is transforming the centuries old shipping industry by solving its problems of inefficiency, unpredictability, and volatility and looking to capture $23 billion of economic waste annually.   

ABOUT THE ROLE 

As the Assistant Controller at NYSHEX, you’ll work closely with our Senior Director of Finance to oversee the accounting function at NYSHEX. You will lead and own our financial close process and technical accounting responsibilities, rolling up your sleeves to help out directly when necessary. You’ll develop robust financial and management controls, helping to build scalable systems and enhance our existing processes as we scale. You’ll build and lead a team of accounting professionals that maximizes impact and collaboration. 

This is a full-time, hybrid role reporting to our Senior Director of Finance While we're currently operating remotely, NYSHEX will be implementing a hybrid working model in the future - nearly all NYSHEX staff globally will work from a NYSHEX office on Mondays and Tuesdays, and flexibly for the remainder of the week. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

In this role you will: 

• Oversee and manage processes related to general accounting, monthly financial close, financial operations, A/R, A/P, and tax compliance – diving into the details and rolling up your sleeves to execute when necessary 
• Prepare timely monthly financial reporting packages and interpret financial information for directors, shareholders and leadership
• Lead the design, implementation and documentation of scalable processes and controls for existing business operations and new technical accounting projects as we scale
• Develop and maintain communication channels and processes with other business teams to ensure business activities are communicated timely to the accounting team.
• Act as a key liaison to and manage relationships with external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits, ensuring the timely and efficient completion of audits
• Work with the Senior Director of Finance to oversee and support a growing accounting team with strong people leadership  

QUALIFICATIONS  

You are a great fit for this role if you have: 

• 10+ years of experience in Accounting, ideally in either public accounting or a high-growth startup company  
• Deep technical accounting experience and a command of GAAP accounting principles and procedures
• Experience building, implementing and enforcing accounting polices and processes to support a scaling business
• Excellent financial acumen and analytical skills, with the ability to recommend, develop, and document right-sized policies, processes and procedures for a rapidly growing company 
• Experience using NetSuite
• An ownership mindset with a high degree of accountability for accuracy and hitting deadlines
• The ability to communicate effectively with both financially and non-financially focused audiences 
• The desire to work in a dynamic, fast paced startup that is disrupting and redefining an industry with global impact 

You’re an exceptional candidate if you also have: 

• Formal Education in Accounting (BA/BS) 
• Advanced Accounting and/or Finance education or certification (CPA, MA in Accounting, MBA, etc.) 
• Big 4 Public Accounting experience
• Experience managing an end-to-end Audit Process as an internal point person 

NYC Salary Disclosure  
In accordance with New York City Local Law 32, the expected salary for this role is between $135,000 and $165,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package. This role may be eligible for additional compensation in the form of bonuses and/or stock options as well. The bottom of our salary range represents the minimum for a candidate who meets the qualifications for the role. All offers to candidates will ultimately be based on that candidate's individual experience and skillset, and not every candidate will qualify for the top end of the salary range. 

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