Assistant Controller

Ceribell │ Point-of-Care EEG

Assistant Controller overseeing accounting operations in a medical technology firm. Reporting to Corporate Controller, focusing on operational excellence and compliance with US GAAP.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeSunnyvale • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $201,000 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPFlux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the accounting team’s operational champion; drive continuous efficiency through automated workflows, internal tool integrations, and NetSuite ERP enhancements to dramatically compress the month-end close cycle.
Oversee day-to-day public company operations across the General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and Tax functions, ensuring absolute accuracy, timeliness, and strong internal controls.
Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes—including journal entry preparation/review, account reconciliations, and robust flux analysis—to deliver audit-ready results supporting timely SEC and investor reporting.
Maintain and optimize the design, implementation, and operating effectiveness of SOX internal controls across all operational accounting cycles; preserve compliance with US GAAP, SEC regulations, and PCAOB standards.
Prepare comprehensive, audit-ready schedules and serve as a primary partner to external and internal auditors to ensure seamless annual audits and quarterly reviews.
Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting operations team, fostering a culture of accountability, structured professional growth, and continuous process improvement.
Maintain the corporate chart of accounts, govern core accounting system information, and support executive management on special strategic projects, business model scale-ups, and ad-hoc financial analysis.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of progressive accounting experience spanning public company environments and public accounting (audit); a Big 4 foundation is highly preferred.
5+ years of dedicated experience directly leading, developing, and scaling accounting teams in similar core operational functions.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, and an active CPA license (required).
In-depth, practical knowledge of US GAAP documentation, SEC reporting regulations, PCAOB standards, and SOX internal control frameworks.
Hands-on ERP experience with a proven track record of leading system enhancements, configuration testing, or module implementations; NetSuite experience is highly ideal.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a visible passion for process mapping, eliminating manual spreadsheets, and scaling transactional workflows.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentive compensation (varies by role)
Equity opportunities
100% Employer paid Health Benefits for Employees
50% - 70% Employer paid Health, Dental & Vision for dependents (depending on plan selection)
100% paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
401(k) with a generous company match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a discount
Monthly cell phone stipend
Flexible paid time off
13 Paid Holidays + 3 Company Wellness Days
Excellent parental leave policy
Fantastic culture with tremendous career advancement opportunities
Joining a mission-minded organization!

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Hard Skills & Tools

US GAAP DocumentationSEC Reporting RegulationsPCAOB StandardsJournal Entry PreparationAccount ReconciliationsFlux AnalysisFinancial AnalysisProcess MappingOperational AccountingAudit-Ready Schedules

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsMentoringTeam DevelopmentAccountability

Certifications

CPA License