Assistant Corporate Controller

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

📋 Description

• In the role of Assistant Corporate Controller at Owlet, you will play a crucial part in influencing our financial trajectory. We seek an experienced accounting professional with a successful history in scaling high-growth public companies. This position requires a strategic thinker with outstanding financial expertise and a dedication to building and refining intricate financial systems.

• Review journal entries to ensure they are accurate, complete, and supported by adequate documentation.

• Grant final approval for journal entries, showcasing ownership and accountability.

• Supervise the preparation and assessment of account reconciliations, ensuring they are complete, accurate, discrepancies are resolved in a timely manner, and documentation is proper.

• Set and uphold clear standards for account reconciliation processes, encouraging consistency and control.

• Ensure strict compliance with GAAP, offering guidance and interpretation of accounting standards to the accounting team.

• Take a key role in preparing and reviewing all SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, etc.), ensuring adherence to relevant regulations and reporting requirements.

• Assist in preparing disclosure footnotes, ensuring they are accurate and comply with SEC regulations.

• Support the tie-out process for financial statements and footnotes, including verification of supporting documentation.

• Aid in the external audit process by providing timely and precise responses to auditor inquiries and requests.

• Offer direct supervision, mentorship, and guidance to the accounting team, cultivating a collaborative and high-performing atmosphere.

• Conduct regular performance evaluations, deliver constructive feedback, and identify growth opportunities for team members.

• Effectively manage team workload, prioritize tasks, and ensure deadlines are met promptly.

• Participate in recruiting and onboarding new team members, ensuring the team possesses the necessary skills and expertise.

• Encourage open communication and collaboration within the team and across departments, ensuring effective information sharing.

• Address and resolve team conflicts professionally and in a timely fashion.

• Identify and propose opportunities for process improvements.

• Facilitate the standardization of processes across the team to generate efficiencies.

• Assist in implementing technological solutions to enhance operational efficiency.

• Support the remediation of identified control deficiencies.

• Assist with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance activities, including preparing the company for SOX 404(b) standards.

• Collaborate with business leaders to provide financial insights and support strategic initiatives.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including investors, lenders, and board members.

⛳️ Requirements

• REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven experience in an accounting role, ideally within a public company context.

• Strong understanding of GAAP.

• Familiarity with financial systems, with NetSuite being preferred.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Experience in reviewing the work of others.

• Background in a position with team leadership responsibilities.

• CPA certification.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.

• At least 8 years of accounting experience, combining public accounting (Big 4) and industry experience is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Owlet provides a comprehensive benefits package that promotes your health, financial stability, and work-life balance:

• **Health & Wellness**: Various medical plan options (PPO and High-Deductible with HSA), along with dental, vision, life, and disability coverage. Wellness resources include mental health support, EAP access, and fitness incentives.

• **Financial Benefits**: A competitive 401(k) plan with company match, employee stock purchase program, and potential equity grants.

• **Work-Life Balance**: Generous flexible PTO policy, including Flex Fridays, paid parental leave (up to 14 weeks), and remote/hybrid work options.