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Assistant Controller
Purchasing PowerAssistant Controller leading accounting operations for Purchasing Power’s employee purchase and fintech platform. Overseeing close, controls, audits, ERP improvements, automation, and accounting-team development.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expert-level knowledge of US GAAP and SOX compliance, with extensive experience in leading accounting operations and managing teams. Proven ability to implement financial controls, drive automation initiatives, and enhance ERP systems to improve efficiency and reporting accuracy.
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CPAUS GAAP ComplianceERP ExperiencePeople ManagementProcess Improvement
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Hard Skills
Financial Close ManagementTechnical AccountingAudit PreparationData AnalyticsAdvanced Excel Proficiency
Soft Skills
Cross-Functional CollaborationProblem-SolvingCoachingContinuous Improvement
Tools & Technologies
NetSuiteSAPOracleWorkday FinancialsBlackLineFloQast
Certifications & Qualifications
CPA
Industry Keywords
FintechSaaSSOX ComplianceInternal Financial ControlsAI-Powered Accounting Tools
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERPOracle
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead accounting operations and develop the accounting team
- Oversee the financial close cycle and manage an Accounting Manager and an AP Manager
- Set performance expectations, coach team members, and foster continuous improvement and accountability
- Design, implement, and monitor internal financial controls with the Controller and PROG Internal Controls team
- Liaise with external auditors for annual financial audits, owning evidence packages and audit deliverables end-to-end
- Ensure US GAAP compliance, research complex accounting topics, draft technical accounting memos, and document accounting policies
- Oversee ERP enhancements or migrations and ensure smooth transitions and adoption
- Evaluate and implement AI-powered tools and intelligent automation solutions
- Drive automation initiatives to improve reporting efficiency and accelerate close timelines
- Serve as backup to the Controller for Treasury functions, including releasing payments and cash management activities
Requirements
What you’ll need- CPA with 13+ years of progressive experience
- Experience combining Big 4/professional services and publicly traded fintech or SaaS company environments
- Expert-level knowledge of US GAAP and SOX compliance
- Hands-on experience leading monthly book close processes and preparing audit-ready deliverables
- Minimum 4+ years of direct people management experience, including leading and developing managers
- Exceptional cross-functional collaboration and problem-solving skills
- Proven process improvement experience in a multi-entity environment
- Large ERP experience required, such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar
- Workday Financials preferred
- Experience managing ERP enhancements or migrations is a plus
- Familiarity with AI-powered accounting tools, intelligent automation platforms, or data analytics solutions
- Advanced Excel proficiency
- Experience with close management platforms such as BlackLine or FloQast is a plus
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
- Master's or MBA is a plus
Benefits
Comp & perks- Hybrid work schedule – 3 days onsite (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday)
- Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and company-paid Basic Life/AD&D insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Generous PTO
- Career Development Opportunities
- Employee Purchase Program