Senior Director, Assistant Controller

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

📋 Description

• Collaborate with the Controller to steer the global accounting function and define the controllership roadmap.

• Supervise monthly, quarterly, and annual close procedures, which include accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, flux analysis, and reporting packages.

• Generate financial statements, encompassing equity rollforward and cash flow statements.

• Direct general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, and equity administration operations.

• Lead intercompany and international accounting while managing third-party accounting teams.

• Act as the subject matter expert in technical accounting and US GAAP/IFRS.

• Oversee the implementation of technical accounting and ensure consistent application of accounting policies.

• Enhance the internal control environment, focusing on SOX readiness, process documentation, control design, and remediation.

• Coordinate and lead the annual external audit.

• Design and implement scalable accounting processes suitable for a high-growth SaaS environment.

• Facilitate workflow enhancements, systems optimization, and AI automation.

• Collaborate on ERP improvements, integrations, and reporting enhancements.

• Develop management reporting and KPIs for the accounting organization.

• Mentor, nurture, and retain a high-performing accounting team.

• Provide guidance to leadership through robust governance and practical, business-oriented problem-solving.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 12 years of advanced accounting experience, including Big 4 public accounting and leadership in a multi-entity, public-company SOX environment.

• Practical systems orientation with a background in enhancing ERP workflows, reporting, and accounting automation.

• Experience with NetSuite or a comparable ERP system.

• In-depth understanding of US GAAP, foreign currency accounting, internal controls, close processes, and financial reporting requirements.

• Proven success in leading teams through scalability, process enhancements, and organizational transformations.

• Experience in developing and refining accounting operations within a dynamic SaaS or technology firm.

• Capability to collaborate cross-functionally and impact outcomes across Finance and broader business areas.

• Strong executive presence, sound judgment, and effective communication skills with senior leaders and auditors.

• Ability to blend strategic leadership with meticulous execution and a strong sense of ownership.

🏝️ Benefits

• 20% bonus target.

• Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).

• Health insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Mental health benefits.