Assistant Controller
Directive
Assistant Controller
Sagent
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Achieve organizational goals by effectively leading, coaching, and managing the accounting team.
- Conduct performance appraisals, pay reviews, and provide training and development opportunities for team members.
- Apply operational and strategic management skills to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of accounting processes.
- Assess, establish, and maintain procedures and processes for all areas of accounting.
- Oversee and manage various accounting functions, including, but not limited to software capitalization, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and taxes.
- Maintain, review, and track billing details within financial systems to ensure accuracy and compliance with U.S. GAAP and other accounting regulations.
- Document and oversee internal controls across the Accounting Organization.
- Interpret records and reports for managers and stakeholders, providing insights and recommendations.
- Gather and analyze financial information and help manage the monthly closing process.
- Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports to stakeholders, as necessary.
- Work on Ad-Hoc projects as assigned.
- Responsible for research on technical accounting matters as these arise.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or relevant discipline with 4 - 6 years of experience in a related field, including at least 2 years in a leadership role within a SaaS or financial technology company. Experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
- CPA Required
- High proficiency with Microsoft Excel
- Public Accounting Experience (Big 4) preferred
- Experience with Microsoft D365 is a plus
- Proven ability to achieve goals through the work of others, with a focus on managing and developing high-performing teams.
- Strong operational and strategic management skills.
- Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and other accounting regulations.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Benefits
- Remote/Hybrid workplace options
- Health Benefits
- Unlimited Flexible Time Off
- Family Planning Services
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Family Leave
- 401(k) Matching
- Pet Insurance
- In-person and Virtual Social Experiences
- Career Pathing
- Focus Time Fridays
- much, much more!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
accountingfinancial reportingperformance appraisalsoftware capitalizationaccounts payableaccounts receivablegeneral ledgertaxesfinancial analysismonthly closing process
Soft skills
leadershipcoachingmanagementtraining and developmentinterpersonal skillscommunication skillsstrategic managementoperational managementgoal achievementteam development
Certifications
CPA
