Assistant Controller

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

📋 Description

• Oversee daily accounting operations and the monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities.

• Develop and enhance closing calendars, checklists, schedules, and reporting packages.

• Prepare and evaluate consolidated financial statements and financial reports.

• Examine fluctuations and variances in collaboration with FP&A and business partners.

• Investigate and document technical accounting issues while supporting complex transactions such as equity-based compensation, acquisitions, and ASC 606.

• Direct statutory and annual financial audits involving external auditors and internal stakeholders.

• Uphold accounting policies, processes, and internal controls.

• Ensure the consistent application of accounting policies and procedures in accordance with GAAP and investor reporting standards.

• Assist in the implementation of a new ERP system, including General Ledger design, accounting requirements, testing, and execution.

• Automate and enhance accounting processes.

• Document accounting processes and controls while establishing sustainable operational practices.

• Lead, manage, and mentor Senior Accountants and other accounting team members.

• Foster relationships with Finance, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Operations, and other cross-functional collaborators.

• Act as the accounting liaison for Operations and Treasury, overseeing cash accounts and international assets.

• Collaborate with the Controller and CFO on financial analyses, special projects, and strategic initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• CPA designation is mandatory.

• A minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, encompassing general accounting and financial reporting.

• Public accounting experience is preferred, ideally transitioning into a corporate accounting setting.

• Strong technical accounting expertise and experience with GAAP, consolidation, and intricate accounting issues.

• Proven experience in leading or making significant contributions to ERP implementations, accounting systems, or process improvement projects.

• Experience in managing, coaching, and developing accounting professionals.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Ability to juggle multiple priorities while ensuring precision and meeting deadlines.

• Hands-on, collaborative approach, comfortable working across various functions and organizational levels.

• Experience in a multinational or global organization is highly desirable.

🏝️ Benefits

• May be eligible for the corporate bonus plan.

• FastSpring offers a diverse range of benefits to its employees.