Assistant Controller - US Remote

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• Lead the daily operations of our accounting team, with a focus on cultivating a positive and inclusive team culture while driving process efficiency and team members’ professional development.
• Manage the Company’s monthly close process, including the review of month-end close procedures and designing and implementing continuous improvements.
• Establish and maintain key accounting policies, ensure compliance with US GAAP, and explore opportunities for standardization and efficiency. Ability to proactively make recommendations and decisions necessary to lead the department.
• Write memos outlining the Company’s accounting position on GAAP matters for internal documentation and audit purposes.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and act as the key point of contact for the annual external audit, in addition to managing deliverables and timelines.
• Prepare flux financial statements
• Manage other regulatory reporting including sales taxes and property taxes.
• Oversee the effective operation of the International and Accounts Payable team
• Provide technical expertise and advice to operational and senior management.
• Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned.
• Review journal entries associated with month end accruals, amortizations, etc.
• Lead process improvement processes and ERP automation
• Aid the implementation of systems between Accounting, Sales, and Legal

• CPA designation required.
• Proficiency in Netsuite, including ARM, advanced billing, and oneworld.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive combined public accounting and private company industry accounting experience, management reporting, financial analysis, technical accounting research, and implementation of business process improvements.
• Experience leading external audit processes.
• Experience with ASC 606/340, ASC 842, and ASC 470 is strongly preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, with well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Solid written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Experience in improving business processes and a proven track record of driving efficiency improvements.
• Ability to work with a high level of initiative and adaptability in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in computer applications, specifically spreadsheets (Excel) and ERP system software.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Preferred if located in the Salt Lake City area
• Proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese a plus

• Comprehensive health insurance for you and your family (both PPO and HDHP plans available)
• Dental and vision plans for you and your family
• Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Company equity
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with up to 4% match
• Company funded HSA and dependent care FSA (pending eligibility)
• Generous Parental Leave
• Unlimited Paid Time Off and 5 sick days per year
• Education benefit: Up to $1,200 per year for anything you want to learn (and we mean anything!)
• One-time Home Office Stipend to make your workspace more comfortable
• Monthly internet and phone stipend
• Monthly wellness stipend through Forma
• Wellness programs focused on your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing