Assistant Controller

Job Description

We are seeking an Assistant Controller who will serve as a key leader within the global finance organization and reports directly to the Vice President, Global Controller. This role is responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting operations of the company, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, maintaining effective internal controls, and supporting compliance with U.S. GAAP, international accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.

Working closely with the Vice President, Global Controller, the Assistant Controller leads the monthly close process, oversees technical accounting matters, supports audit and compliance activities, and drives process improvements across the global accounting function. The role partners extensively with FP&A, Tax, Legal, Human Resources, Revenue Operations, and business leaders to ensure the company's financial records accurately reflect business performance and support informed decision-making.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with operational leadership skills and the ability to scale processes within a high-growth, global organization.

Primary Responsibilities

Global Accounting Operations

• Lead the global month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timeliness across all entities.
• Oversee general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, journal entries, intercompany transactions, and consolidation activities.
• Ensure financial transactions are properly recorded in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
• Monitor accounting activities across international subsidiaries and support statutory reporting requirements.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for executive leadership.
• Support the preparation of consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
• Assist the VP, Global Controller with board, investor, lender, and audit reporting requirements.
• Analyze financial results and investigate significant variances.

Technical Accounting & Revenue Recognition

• Assist with the interpretation and application of accounting standards, including revenue recognition, leases, software capitalization, business combinations, and stock compensation.
• Research technical accounting matters and document accounting positions.
• Partner with Revenue Operations and FP&A to ensure accurate revenue reporting and compliance.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Maintain and strengthen internal control processes to ensure compliance with policy, regulatory, and audit requirements.
• Coordinate documentation, testing, and remediation efforts for internal controls.
• Partner with Tax and Legal teams regarding regulatory and statutory requirements.

Audit Management

• Serve as a primary point of contact for external auditors during interim and annual audits.
• Coordinate audit requests and ensure timely delivery of supporting documentation.
• Lead remediation efforts related to audit findings and recommendations.

Team Leadership & Development

• Manage and develop accounting managers, senior accountants, and regional accounting personnel.
• Establish performance expectations, coaching, and development plans for team members.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Support succession planning and talent development across the accounting organization.

Process Improvement & Systems

• Have an AI-first mindset and identify ways to leverage AI to automate and create efficiency in our processes.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting operations and improve financial reporting efficiency.
• Drive automation initiatives and system enhancements within ERP, consolidation, and reporting platforms.
• Support finance transformation projects, integrations, and acquisition-related accounting activities.

Strategic Support

• Partner with the VP, Global Controller on mergers, acquisitions, entity restructurings, due diligence, and integration efforts.
• Participate in initiatives to improve working capital, cash management, and operational efficiency.
• Provide financial insight and recommendations that support business growth and profitability.

More information about this role:

• This is a full-time position, working in a hybrid model, and reporting to our Scottsdale office at least 4 days a week.
• The targeted compensation package for this role is between USD $170K and $185K per annum, subject to internal equity and years of experience. We may make further adjustments through an approval process if the targeted compensation range needs to be modified based on business needs and market trends.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA required.
• Master's degree or MBA preferred.

Experience:

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• 3+ years of experience leading accounting teams within a global or multinational organization.
• Public accounting experience with a Big Four or national accounting firm strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. and UK GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience supporting external audits, acquisitions, and complex accounting transactions.
• Experience with NetSuite and reporting/consolidation platforms is required.