Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller

PureSpectrum is a rapidly growing market research and insights platform that simplifies technology, allowing researchers to gather and activate consumer data without disruption. As the go-to solution for high-quality multi-sourcing and fully automated research, PureSpectrum is helping to shape the future of insights.

Recognized globally for both innovation and culture, PureSpectrum has been named one of Newsweek's Global Most Loved Workplaces (20232025), included in Inc.'s Best Workplaces (2024-2025), certified as a Great Place to Work (20222025), and featured on Built In's Best Places to Work list (20232025). PS is rapidly becoming the leading solution for quality multi-sourcing and end-to-end automated research solution.

PureSpectrum is seeking a high-capacity, detail-oriented Assistant Controller to play a critical role in supporting the Financial Controller and the overall maturity and scalability of our global Finance operations.

As our Assistant Controller, you will be responsible for managing financial operations, overseeing the general ledger, ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, and maintaining internal controls. The ideal candidate is a proactive, organized, and detail-oriented individual who can lead cross-functional initiatives and manage priorities effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

You will manage key process areas, mentor staff, and serve as the primary deputy to the Financial Controller. Success in this role requires the agility to pivot between meticulous transactional oversight and high-level strategic collaboration.

Westlake Village, CA. This position is hybrid. Candidates must be able to commute to the Westlake Village headquarters 4 days a week.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Financial Operations : Oversee full-cycle AP, global payroll, treasury support, and corporate spend. Focus on internal controls and vendor relations.
• GL & Close Management : Lead consolidated month / quarter / year-end close. Review all journal entries and reconciliations, including fixed assets, prepaids, and intercompany eliminations.
• Reporting & Compliance : Support consolidated GAAP financial statements, management reporting, and international statutory filings.
• Tax & Audit : Manage global indirect tax (VAT / GST), assist with corporate tax returns, and lead the annual audit process.
• Process Improvement : Drive workflow automation and scalability via Fin-Ops tool optimization.
• Leadership : Directly supervise and mentor the Staff Accountant and AP team.

Qualifications and Skills

We offer a modern company culture with flexibility, individuality, creativity, and open communication at all levels of the business. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including 100% employer-paid medical plans, in addition to options of dental, vision, life, Long Term Disability, and AD&D. Other benefits include :

PureSpectrum is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited under the law.