Assistant Controller

About the Role

We are looking for our first Accounting Lead to join the Finance team to create a best-in class Accounting function! You will design and execute on the full-cycle accounting process to include everything from accounts payable, accounts receivable, revenue recognition, and month-end close. This person should be able to bring ideas, and execute while also having the ability to self-manage in a fast-paced environment. You are excited about optimizing our accounting systems and building a team from the ground up. This position will report directly to the Head of Finance.

Responsibilities

• In this role, you will use your expertise in GAAP accounting related to SaaS to build out new processes and innovate on existing ones to make sure all financial recording and reporting aspects of the company are in compliance with US GAAP
• Responsible for the full cycle accounting process to include everything from accounts payable, accounts receivable, revenue recognition, and month-end close
• Identify and drive process improvements, growth, and cost savings initiatives
• Partner with external auditors to maintain a strong internal control environment over all financial transactions and processes and lead the company through annual external audit
• Assist in navigating regulatory landscape including staying on top of evolving rules and regulations
• Design, test, and execute system implementation to properly account for revenue enhancement/automation projects that will support the company’s growth
• Communicate and explain accounting issues and evolving accounting guidance to the management team in clear and concise manner

Skillset

• The technical knowledge and strategic vision to lead our accounting team into the next phase of rigor and scalability
• CPA Certification and 3+ years of public accounting required, Big 4 experience preferred
• 5+ years of relevant hands-on experience in a full cycle accounting function, 2+ years SaaS and Technology industry experience preferred
• Experience at a high growth startup 
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online is required, experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite preferred
• ERP migration experience
• AP/Billpay software experience
• Would thrive in an, exciting, fast-paced, startup environment 
• Love creating structure and foundational processes and excel at driving projects to completion
• Highly detail-oriented and use technology to create scalable processes