Assistant Controller

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Pennsylvania.

📋 Description

• Design, document, and manage ARC’s internal control framework pertaining to financial reporting and significant accounting and operational transactions.

• Prepare and review monthly and annual financial statements along with supporting schedules in compliance with US GAAP, including footnote disclosures.

• Oversee the month-end closing process, enhancing timelines and accuracy through improved processes, automation, and controls.

• Draft and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and technical memos that document key accounting judgments.

• Lead technical accounting research and provide conclusions regarding ASC 842, ASC 606, ASC 350-40, debt and equity financing transactions, and ASC 326-20 CECL.

• Manage the annual external audit, ensuring audit-ready schedules and documentation are maintained.

• Assist in tax filings in collaboration with external tax advisors.

• Spearhead the general ledger migration and the implementation of a third-party lease portfolio servicing platform.

• Oversee servicing data integration into the general ledger.

• Supervise, review, and nurture accounting staff as the team expands.

• Collaborate with FP&A, Sales, and Operations on the accounting implications of new contracts, products, and market expansions.

• Manage lender reporting, covenant compliance support, and related schedules.

⛳️ Requirements

• 7–9 years of progressive experience in accounting.

• Ideally, 4–5 years of experience in public accounting with a Big 4 firm, followed by 3–4 years in the financial services sector.

• Active CPA license is required.

• Experience in supervising staff and reviewing others' work.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel.

• Hands-on experience with QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage Intacct, or similar general ledger systems.

• Experience with ERP implementations is advantageous.

• Strong judgment and a mindset geared towards process improvement.

• Ability to identify issues, propose solutions, and collaborate with stakeholders across the organization.

• Excellent communication skills, especially in conveying technical conclusions to non-accountants and senior management.

• Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, lean environment.

• Familiarity with lessor accounting under ASC 842 and/or revenue recognition for hardware, software, or bundled service arrangements.

• Experience with founder-led, rapidly scaling organizations.

• Background in debt and equity financing transactions, lender reporting, or transaction diligence.

• Experience in building or enhancing an internal control environment in a growing company.

• Must possess authorization to work in the United States.

🏝️ Benefits

• Stock options.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Health Care FSA.

• 401k plan with company matching contributions.

• Paid time off.

• Hybrid or remote work environment.