Alternative Payments

Assistant Controller

Alternative Payments

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • New York

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Salary

💰 $130,000 - $150,000 per year

Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

ERP

About the role

  • Own and lead core accounting functions, including the monthly close process, preparation of financial statements, and ensuring compliance with US GAAP.
  • Establish and document scalable accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to support a high-growth environment.
  • Manage financial operations, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, payroll support, and expense reporting systems.
  • Drive forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow planning, delivering insights and scenario models to guide strategic decisions.
  • Support tax compliance by overseeing timely completion of all tax filings in coordination with external providers.
  • Partner cross-functionally with leaders across departments to provide financial analysis, reporting, and performance metrics.
  • Develop dashboards and key financial KPIs to measure business health and operational efficiency.
  • Implement and optimize finance tools and systems to increase automation, reduce manual effort, and ensure accurate financial data.

Requirements

  • 5-7 years of experience in accounting, ideally in high-growth or startup environments.
  • CPA certification required; public accounting experience
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP; familiarity with IFRS and Canadian accounting standards is a plus.
  • Deep experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and revenue recognition.
  • Proven ability to implement and improve internal controls and operational finance processes.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
  • Experience building and scaling financial infrastructure, systems, and teams from the ground up.
  • Comfortable working autonomously and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
  • Tech-savvy with a proactive approach to automation and financial system implementation.
  • Experience working in a high-growth fintech or payments startup. (Nice to have)
  • Prior exposure to global operations, currency exchange, or cross-border compliance. (Nice to have)