Assistant Controller

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

📋 Description

• Oversee and support a team tasked with the month-end financial close for Global Operations, encompassing general ledger, accounts payable, fixed assets, payroll, expense reporting, and tax compliance.

• Manage the timeline for the monthly close process across all subsidiaries, including the review of journal entries, inter-company transactions, account analyses, and reconciliations.

• Monitor and track discrepancies between US GAAP and statutory reporting for subsidiaries located in India, Netherlands, Brazil, and Poland.

• Possess a robust understanding of foreign currency accounting to assist subsidiaries during consolidation.

• Ensure that foreign payroll and subsidiary funding are scheduled on a monthly basis, with journal entries accurately recorded.

• Prepare and calculate internal accounting for debt, transfer pricing, and capitalized internally developed software.

• Collaborate with the Controller as the primary contact for the external audit process.

• Build strong relationships with International Operations, Outsourced Payroll Providers, ACS (NetSuite), RSM Audit/Tax, Legal, Operations, and Payroll.

• Serve as the main contact for the preparation of annual financial statements and tax returns for foreign subsidiaries.

• Collaborate with internal and external teams on all M&A activities, including due diligence and post-acquisition integration efforts.

• Work with FP&A and other cross-functional departments to ensure the completeness of accruals.

• Guarantee compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.

• Prepare all government census reports.

• Engage in special projects and execute assigned tasks with meticulous attention to detail, displaying a strong work ethic.

• Drive process improvements and efficiencies that will enable the company to scale alongside future growth.

• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to enhance operational efficiencies and fortify internal controls as necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• Experience with NetSuite and Concur is mandatory.

• A minimum of 3+ years of management experience in high-growth SaaS Tech companies.

• Big 4 public accounting experience is a plus.

• Strong understanding of business and accounting principles (US GAAP), with a focus on consolidation reporting and elimination entries.

• Proficient in using the monthly close checklist within NetSuite, including intercompany elimination and foreign exchange revaluation.

• Ability to design and implement financial controls and processes.

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.

• Capable of identifying problems and discrepancies, conducting independent research and analysis, and proposing corrective measures.

• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, especially MS Excel (advanced skills), Word, and PowerPoint.

• Preferred experience in deploying and implementing accounting platforms, including integration with ERP systems.

• A mindset focused on teamwork.

• A willingness to take a hands-on approach in tasks.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for career development and mentorship.

• A flexible, remote-friendly workplace that values personality and heart.