Assistant Controller

Responsibilities

Accounting Operations & Close

• Support the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and completeness
• Oversee key areas of the general ledger, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Drive improvements in close processes, automation, and documentation
• Support and review work performed by the accounting team to ensure high-quality outputs

Financial Reporting

• Support and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Support internal and external reporting requirements, including deliverables for private equity stakeholders
• Ensure consistency and accuracy across financial reporting outputs

Technical Accounting

• Research and document technical accounting positions under U.S. GAAP
• Support and review accounting memos for complex or non-routine transactions
• Lead implementation of new accounting standards and policies
• Serve as a subject matter expert on accounting treatments across the organization

Audit & Compliance

• Serve as a primary liaison for external auditors, managing audit timelines, deliverables, and requests
• Coordinate preparation of audit schedules and supporting documentation
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies
• Support ongoing enhancement of internal control environment

M&A and Integration

• Support M&A transactions, including due diligence and purchase accounting
• Lead accounting for acquisitions, including opening balance sheet preparation and valuation coordination
• Assist with post-acquisition integration, including systems, processes, and reporting alignment
• Partner cross-functionally to ensure smooth financial integration of acquired entities

Equity Accounting

• Own accounting for equity-related transactions, including equity compensation and cap table changes
• Coordinate with external valuation specialists as needed
• Ensure accurate and compliant reporting of equity activity

Team Support & Collaboration

• Partner closely with FP&A, Tax, and other cross-functional teams
• Support the Controller in scaling accounting processes and infrastructure
• Mentor and guide junior team members as appropriate

Requirements

• CPA required
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, technical accounting, and financial reporting
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics) and advanced Excel skills
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Public accounting experience strongly preferred
• Experience in a private equity-backed or high-growth environment preferred
• Demonstrated experience with financial statement preparation, M&A / purchase accounting, and entity liquidations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Effective communicator with ability to work cross-functionally

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience with system implementations or process automation
• Familiarity with equity accounting and stock-based compensation
• Proven ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• 401k match
• Long-term incentive plan with a company performance-based cash payout
• Flexible PTO
• Competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Stocked fridges, coffee, soda, and lots of treats; free catered lunches monthly
• Regular team activities performed in-person and virtually