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Senior Director, Assistant Controller
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Senior Director, Assistant Controller
The Assistant Controller is a key leadership role within the Accounting organization, responsible for the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of the company’s global financial close, technical accounting positions, and internal controls
This role partners directly with the Corporate Controller to manage a growing accounting team, drive process improvement and automation, and ensure the company’s financial reporting scales with the business
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accounting leader who thrives in a dynamic, international SaaS environment and wants to help build scalable finance infrastructure ahead of continued growth
Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual global close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements across all entities and currencies
Own technical accounting research and application for complex areas including revenue recognition (ASC 606), leases (ASC 842), stock-based compensation, business combinations, and foreign currency translation
Manage and develop a team of accounting managers, senior accountants, and staff accountants, providing coaching, performance feedback, and career development
Oversee consolidation of international subsidiaries, including intercompany eliminations, transfer pricing coordination, and multi-currency reporting
Serve as a key point of contact for the external audit process, managing the relationship with the independent audit firm and ensuring efficient, well-supported audits
Partner with FP&A to ensure alignment between actuals, forecasts, and management reporting
Drive process improvement and automation initiatives across the record-to-report cycle, evaluating and implementing systems and tools (e.g., ERP, equity administration, close management software)
Oversee equity compensation accounting and administration in partnership with payroll and People teams, including RSU and option accounting and reporting, including oversight of the 409a valuation process
Review technical accounting memos and ensure appropriate documentation and support for judgmental positions
Support ad hoc projects including M&A due diligence and integration, treasury and banking relationships, and financial due diligence requests from customers, lenders, or partners
Ensure compliance with local statutory reporting and tax requirements across international jurisdictions, in partnership with external local providers and tax advisors
Champion the use of automation, AI-enabled solutions, and emerging technologies to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of accounting operations
Effectively leverage offshore and outsourced resources to scale transactional accounting activities while maintaining strong controls and quality standards
Build, coach, and develop a high-performing accounting team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth
Provide oversight of payroll operations, including accuracy of processing, tax compliance, general ledger tie-out, and coordination with HR/People on benefits and equity compensation inputs
Oversee accounts payable operations and treasury/cash management activities, including banking relationships, cash forecasting, and disbursement controls
What Success Looks Like in the First Year
Global close process runs smoothly and on schedule, with reduced close-cycle time and strong controls documentation
Technical accounting positions are well-documented, defensible, and proactively communicated to the Controller and auditors
The accounting team is stable, well-coached, and positioned for continued growth as the company scales
Key close and reporting processes show measurable improvement in efficiency through automation or process redesign