# Assistant Controller

**Company:** [Postman](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/postman)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA
**Role:** Finance & Accounting
**Salary:** $175k – $195k/yr
**Experience:** 12+ years
**Skills:** US GAAP, Technical Accounting, Financial Reporting, Monthly Close, Financial Audit, Internal Controls, Sox, Accounting Policies, Financial Statements, Journal Entries, Account Reconciliations, Variance Analysis
**Posted:** 2026-07-06

> Assistant Controller reporting to the Controller at Postman. Lead global financial close, technical accounting, audits, process automation, and internal controls for a high-growth SaaS company. Requires CPA, 12+ years accounting experience including public accounting and pre-IPO SaaS.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the global monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
- Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses.
- Oversee the technical accounting and financial reporting function, including review of technical accounting whitepapers for non-standard or complex transactions and financial statements.
- Direct the engagement and performance of key service providers, including external auditors, international accounting firms, and state and local auditors.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for the annual audit, owning the preparation of PBC lists and audit deliverables for consolidated and international activities, and coordinating with external international accountants on foreign subsidiary compliance.
- Drive business process and system improvements, with a goal toward automation and efficiency, including the design and implementation of key systems, internal controls, global close efficiency, audit readiness, and management reporting.
- Assist with the preparation and implementation of accounting policies and “SOX-lite” flowcharts.

## Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
- CPA with 5+ years of public accounting and 7+ years of corporate accounting or finance experience at a pre-IPO or newly public software/SaaS company.
- Must be able to think critically and recognize discrepancies through analysis.
- Ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and drive efficiency.
- Ability to prioritize and work proactively and independently in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Eager to get engaged on a variety of operational accounting activities and willing to directly take on administrative type projects.
- Team player with strong communication, customer service, organizational and interpersonal skills.

## Compensation
The reasonably estimated base salary for this role ranges from $175,000.00 to $195,000.00, plus a competitive equity package. Actual compensation is based on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience.

Postman offers a comprehensive set of benefits, including full medical coverage, flexible PTO, wellness reimbursement, and a monthly lunch stipend.

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