Assistant Controller
Reporting to the Senior Director of Finance, the Assistant Controller owns general accounting month-end close, consolidation, and financial reporting for a rapidly growing company, including two initiatives that will define the role's first stretch: standing up a new AI-native close management tool and integrating recent M&A activity into close management and procure-to-pay. You'll thrive here if you're comfortable operating in ambiguous, ever-changing environments and building process where little exists today.
Own month-end close, consolidation, and financial reporting, including treasury, foreign subsidiaries, and inter-company transactions, to keep the business on accurate, audit-ready footing
Lead the rollout of a new AI-native close management tool, driving better automation across NetSuite and the broader close process
Integrate recent M&A activity into accounting systems and structure, combining technical accounting work with operational transition across close management and procure-to-pay
Build and develop the accounting team, coaching and mentoring staff while partnering closely with FP&A, Payroll, and HR on complex accounting treatment
8+ years of relevant experience in high-growth, complex environments, ideally with a combination of experience at a Big-4 accounting firm
3+ years of relevant experience as a people leader
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent)
CPA designation, or internationally recognized equivalent, and strong knowledge of US GAAP
NetSuite experience, with knowledge of accounting systems supporting month close, reporting, general ledger, and procurement
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to drive consensus across cross-functional teams and influence decision-making
Exceptional problem-solving and ownership, with a highly analytical, inquisitive work style and strong attention to detail proven ability to build processes from the ground up
Comfort operating with a high degree of autonomy in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment
IPO readiness experience
Handshake delivers benefits that help you feel supported and thrive at work and in life. The below benefits are for full-time US employees.
Equity in a fast-growing company
401(k) match, competitive compensation, financial coaching
Paid parental leave, fertility benefits, parental coaching
Medical, dental, and vision, mental health support, $500 wellness stipend
$2,000 learning stipend, ongoing development
Internet, commuting, and free lunch/gym in our SF office
Flexible PTO, 15 holidays + 2 flex days
Team outings & referral bonuses