Assistant Controller

Summit

Managing financial operations and internal controls as an Assistant Controller at Summit. Leading accounting team, ensuring financial accuracy in a growing environment.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $135,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support general ledger activity, reconciliations, and other core accounting operations
Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities to ensure timely and accurate reporting
Maintain and strengthen internal controls in line with company policy and accounting requirements
Partner with cross-functional teams to improve the accuracy and consistency of financial data
Prepare schedules, documentation, and support for internal and external audit activity, including international statutory audits
Prepare schedules, documentation, and support for all tax related activity, including international transfer pricing
Maintain all international regulatory filings
Manage all Treasury functions across the Company
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, workflows, and documentation
Research accounting issues and apply appropriate GAAP guidance
Support financial reporting and analysis that helps leadership make informed business decisions
Lead and develop members of the accounting team, providing direction, feedback, and support to ensure strong performance and growth

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bring a strong foundation in GAAP and technical accounting
Navigate comfortably between detailed work and the broader financial picture
Operate effectively in a fast-paced, growing environment with evolving priorities
Demonstrate ownership, follow-through, and consistent execution
Communicate clearly with both Finance and non-Finance stakeholders
Look for opportunities to improve processes, not just maintain them
Apply sound judgment with a steady, practical approach to getting work done
Supporting M&A activity or post-acquisition financial integration (Bonus Points)
Working in a high-growth, multi-entity, or private equity-backed environment (Bonus Points)
Helping standardize chart of accounts structures, systems, or reporting processes (Bonus Points)
Experience in regulated, compliance-heavy, or operationally complex industries (Bonus Points)
Familiarity with ERP platforms and financial reporting tools used in scaling organizations, NetSuite preferred (Bonus Points)
CPA license and/or relevant experience in similar roles preferred (Bonus Points)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible Time Off (yes, really) – take what you need, we trust you to manage it
Medical, Dental & Vision – comprehensive coverage with HSA/HRA options
401(k) with 4% match – we invest alongside you
Parental Leave – paid time for the moments that matter most
Life & Disability Insurance – built-in peace of mind
Wellness Support – resources for your mental and physical health
Free Colocation & Cloud Access – build and experiment in real environments
Work From Anywhere – remote-friendly by design
A low-ego, get-it-done culture – come as you are, do great work

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Hard Skills & Tools

GAAPaccountingfinancial reportingreconciliationstax complianceinternational transfer pricinginternal controlsaudit supportfinancial analysisprocess improvement

Soft Skills

communicationownershipfollow-throughexecutionproblem-solvingleadershipteam developmentadaptabilityattention to detailjudgment

Certifications

CPA license