Assistant Controller

Zip

Assistant Controller at Zip managing financial reporting and accounting operations leveraging AI. Leading a high-performing team in a dynamic, fast-scaling environment.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $246,500 - $304,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and manage the accounting close process to public company timelines, delivering accurate and timely financial reporting.
Responsible for GL (close/consolidations), Payroll, Financial Reporting, and Technical Accounting.
Lead, mentor, and develop a scalable, high-performing team accounting organization, providing guidance and support in their day-to-day responsibilities
Implement and continuously improve best-in-class practices and operational competencies
Drive the preparation and review of detailed fluctuation analyses, identifying trends, anomalies, and potential risks and opportunities
Manage external audit and advisory interactions for your areas, including PBC execution and issue resolution.
Partner with Strategic Finance/FP&A to deliver clear narrative on actuals vs. budget/forecast and improve forecast-to-close connectivity.
Develop and maintain policies to ensure accurate accounting, financial reporting and reliable internal controls; ensure financial integrity through strong controls.
Assist with the preparation and review of the monthly CFO/CAO reporting packages
Contribute to broader finance transformation initiatives, including system enhancements, standardization, and designing scalable operating models using an AI-first approach.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership roles in high-growth environments
Deep technical expertise in U.S. GAAP, with strong judgment in complex accounting areas.
Experience using AI tools; whether for research, reporting, or workflow automation.
Exceptional ability to interact, communicate, and present complex revenue topics clearly to key cross-functional teams and executive leadership
Ability to multitask and maintain organization in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Proven ability to independently drive complex projects under ambiguity and deliver results.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Start-up equity
Full health, vision & dental coverage
Catered lunches & dinners for SF employees
Commuter benefit
Team building events & happy hours
Flexible PTO
Apple equipment plus home office budget
401k plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial reportingGL accountingpayrolltechnical accountingU.S. GAAPfluctuation analysisinternal controlsfinancial integrityproject managementworkflow automation

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcommunicationpresentationmultitaskingorganizational skillsproblem-solvingteam developmentadaptabilitystrategic thinking

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in AccountingBachelor’s Degree in FinanceCPACMACFACIACISAMBAChartered AccountantFinancial Risk Manager