Assistant Controller

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

📋 Description

• Develop and manage GrowthX AI’s accounting function from the ground up.

• Report directly to the Head of Finance.

• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes.

• Initially direct the outsourced bookkeeping relationship, transitioning close, bookkeeping, and accounts payable functions in-house over time.

• Prepare financial statements in accordance with GAAP standards.

• Analyze movements in the balance sheet and profit & loss statements, investigating any variances.

• Manage accounts receivable and collections, which includes invoicing, payment applications, aging reports, and customer follow-ups.

• Supervise accounts payable and vendor management, including approval workflows and maintaining vendor account hygiene.

• Handle ASC 606 revenue recognition, contract modifications, and billing structures related to subscription and service revenues.

• Manage the Campfire, Carta, and billing/payment systems, including planning their integration roadmap.

• Establish accounting processes, approval workflows, documentation, and internal controls.

• Review customer and vendor contracts for implications related to accounting, billing, and revenue recognition.

• Oversee equity administration, option grant processing, cap table accuracy, and legal coordination.

• Assist with treasury functions, cash positioning, inter-account transfers, and cash forecasting.

• Coordinate tax and compliance efforts with external tax and legal advisors, including multi-state filings and notices.

• Collaborate with People Ops on payroll accounting, compensation adjustments, and compliance in conjunction with the PEO.

• Prepare monthly reporting packages for lenders and investors.

• Build audit readiness through effective documentation and controls.

⛳️ Requirements

• Previous experience as a Controller, or as a capable Assistant Controller / Accounting Manager ready to independently manage the function, ideally within a high-growth Series A SaaS environment.

• Experience in building or significantly maturing an accounting function.

• Extensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP, particularly ASC 606 revenue recognition for subscription and service revenues.

• Daily utilization of AI tools for closing, reconciliations, and reporting, with discernment regarding the automation of accounting workflows.

• Capability to independently manage the closing process.

• Ability to evaluate accounting and cash implications of contracts, compensation changes, and operational decisions.

• Strong and direct communication skills with non-financial executives.

• Self-motivated and comfortable navigating ambiguity in a remote, asynchronous, high-autonomy work environment.

• Experience with or ability to quickly adapt to modern GL systems such as Campfire, Ramp, Rippling, or NetSuite is preferred.

• Legal authorization to work in the country of residence; employment visa sponsorship is not provided.

• Minimum of 4-hour overlap with San Francisco mornings in PST.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote work opportunities.

• Flexibility to work from anywhere.

• Support for setting up a conducive work environment.

• Minimal meetings and a focus on asynchronous communication.

• Recognition of national holidays.

• Generous time off and encouragement to recharge.

• An AI-focused culture and work environment.

• Opportunities for training, workshops, and mentorship programs.

• Support for attending external conferences and industry events.

• An open communication atmosphere that values feedback.