Assistant Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Life Space Digital is reshaping the out-of-home media landscape through the deployment of digital screens in high-traffic office, multifamily, and retail environments. Our platform delivers content-rich experiences and targeted advertising directly to building occupants and visitors — starting in elevators, lobbies, and shopping center concourses. Backed by an experienced leadership team and aggressive growth targets, we are scaling across key U.S. markets with a focus on speed, precision, and long-term value for our partners.

As a high-growth digital out-of-home (DOOH) media startup, we are seeking an Assistant Controller to help build and manage the accounting function. Responsible for month-end close, revenue recognition (ASC 606), revenue share calculations, payroll, audit readiness and taxes. CPA and startup experience preferred.

What you get to do :

Close & Reporting : Own US GAAP books and monthly close; deliver financial and management reports; establish and maintain accounting policies

Revenue : Build and maintain revenue recognition models for all sales in compliance with ASC 606.

Cost Accounting : build out and execute revenue share upside calculation, accrual and payment processes with full audit trail.

AR / AP & Cash : Oversee billing, collections, payments, T&E, and Ramp card compliance.

Payroll & Tax : Review payroll and benefits; ensure compliance with federal / state / local and sales / use tax filings.

Audit & Risk : Act as main contact for auditors, tax advisors, and banks; lead first audit and manage multi-state tax risks.

Systems & Controls : Maintain QuickBooks integrity and lead ERP selection, migration, and control framework.

Cross-Functional Support : Collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Legal to implement deal terms, produce margin dashboards, and support pricing and budgeting decisions.

Who you are :

8+ years relevant experience including team leadership.

CPA preferred; BS / BA in Accounting or Finance.

Strong US GAAP / ASC 606 expertise; hands-on rev rec or contract cost experience.

Proficiency with QuickBooks, Excel, and bill / payroll tools; ERP experience (NetSuite / Intacct) preferred

Clear communicator, process builder, and results-driven operator.

Programmatic ad revenue or revenue share experience preferred.

Multi-state / sales tax, cross-border payments, or vendor tax documentation preferred.

First-year audit or ERP migration exposure preferred.

English / Chinese bilingual preferred.

The base pay range for this position is $125,000 - $150,000; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job related knowledge, skills, candidate location, and experience.