Assistant Controller

Hopper

Assistant Controller managing financial operations and lead audits at Hopper, a travel tech company. Driving automation and internal controls for a rapidly growing startup.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own technical accounting research and memo drafting across ASC 470 (convertible notes, warrants), ASC 606, ASC 842, SBC, new product accounting, and complex equity and financing transactions
Lead end-to-end global audit management across all entities, serving as the primary external auditor liaison
Design and implement the internal controls framework and drive SOX readiness
Oversee the quality and GAAP compliance of the month-end close, identify gaps and exceptions, and hold the accounting operations team to a high standard
Manage multi-entity, multi-currency consolidation, intercompany reconciliations, and transfer pricing compliance
Map data flows from the warehouse into NetSuite, identify gaps, and collaborate with Engineering to automate the close
Build and automate the reconciliation framework that bridges management and GAAP figures
Deploy AI tools across the accounting function to eliminate manual work
Oversee the accounting, AP, AR, and cash operations teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of progressive accounting experience with demonstrated readiness to operate at a director level
Active CPA designation
Public company experience — you've operated at scale and understand what a mature finance function looks like
A track record of leading audits as the primary liaison, not just as a preparer
Hands-on technical accounting memo drafting experience across complex topics
SOX and internal controls design experience
Systems and automation ownership — you've built processes, not just maintained them
An automation-first mindset with genuine AI fluency
SQL or data querying skills — or a demonstrated willingness to learn so you can independently investigate data issues without relying on engineering
NetSuite experience (configuration, data architecture, or close automation) is a strong plus
Travel, fintech, or marketplace industry background is a plus
Pre-IPO or IPO readiness experience is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Well-funded and proven startup with large ambitions, competitive salary and the upsides of pre-IPO equity packages.
Unlimited PTO.
Carrot Cash travel stipend.
Access to co-working space on demand through FlexDesk AND Work-from-home stipend.
Please ask us about our very generous parental leave, much above industry standards!.
Entrepreneurial culture where pushing limits and taking risks is everyday business.
Open communication with management and company leadership.
Small, dynamic teams = massive impact.
100% employer paid Medical, Dental and Vision coverage for employees.
Access to Disability & Life insurance.
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA).
DCA/ FSA and access to 401k plan.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Technical Accounting ResearchGAAP ComplianceAudit ManagementFinancial ConsolidationIntercompany ReconciliationTransfer Pricing ComplianceData Flow MappingReconciliation Framework AutomationAI Tool DeploymentProcess Automation

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCommunication

Certifications

Active CPA Designation