Assistant Controller

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Lead and continually enhance the month-end closing process.

• Ensure that financial closings are completed accurately and on time.

• Manage accounts receivable and collections, addressing complex issues such as terminated accounts, disputes, and non-standard billing arrangements.

• Supervise accounts payable functions, which include vendor onboarding, payment processing, and resolving issues with the AP platform.

• Oversee and enforce compliance in expense reporting, including the proper coding and documentation for corporate card usage and reimbursement activities.

• Collaborate with the VP of Finance on cash flow forecasting and weekly cash management.

• Assist in the implementation and adoption of financial systems, including automation of collections and expense management platforms.

• Document and standardize accounting procedures to minimize manual tasks, rework, and errors.

• Mentor and support the accounting team.

• Address ad hoc financial inquiries from leadership with accurate and well-supported analysis.

• Report directly to the VP of Finance.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Over 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including month-end closing and AR/AP management.

• CPA certification or active CPA candidacy is highly preferred.

• Hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online.

• Familiarity with AP or collections platforms such as Tipalti and Bill.com/Bill Spend & Expense.

• Proficient in Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Slides), with the ability to build and maintain cash forecasts in Sheets.

• Proven experience utilizing AI tools, particularly Claude, to enhance accounting or finance workflows.

• Capability to provide concrete, real-world examples of AI applications during the application and interview process.

• Strong organizational skills and capability to manage competing priorities effectively.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.

• A mindset oriented towards process improvement.

• Availability for occasional evenings or weekends during month-end closing periods.

• Must reside in the United States or Canada.

• The employer is unable to sponsor visas.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote work available across the U.S. & Canada.

• Monthly work-from-home stipend.

• Summer Fridays.

• Unlimited paid time off (U.S.).

• Competitive vacation policy (Canada).

• Options for parental/family leave.

• Comprehensive health benefits.

• Mental health support services.

• Company-paid disability and life insurance coverage.

• Employer contributions to retirement plans (401(k) in the U.S., RRSP match in Canada).

• Quarterly performance reviews.

• Opportunities for career advancement.

• Occasional company events and team collaboration sessions.