Assistant Controller

Maybern•New York, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a hands-on Assistant Controller who is ready to build. Maybern is a Series B fund accounting SaaS platform scaling from 75 to 120+ people, and this is our first internal accounting hire. You will own everything from the general ledger to investor-ready financial statements, take us through our first institutional audit, and build the accounting infrastructure from the ground up. The ideal candidate is an individual contributor who has done their Big 4 time, has lived inside a high-growth startup, and is ready to own something from scratch. The person who succeeds here will grow into full controllership as Maybern scales toward Series C and beyond.

Requirements

Have 6+ years of accounting experience, with at least 4+ years in Big 4 or equivalent and 2+ years at a high-growth SaaS or technology company
CPA holder
Have a deep understanding of US GAAP, particularly ASC 606 revenue recognition for SaaS and subscription models
Have hands-on experience with technical accounting standards beyond ASC 606 specifically ASC 718 (stock-based compensation), ASC 350-40 (capitalized software development costs), and ASC 340-40 (commission expensing). This means you’ve built the schedules, established the policies, and owned the positions not just reviewed them
Have strong experience owning and improving month-end and quarter-end close processes end-to-end, with a track record of delivering clean, on-time results
Have hands-on experience implementing or optimizing financial systems an ERP, billing system, or AP platform
Have experience partnering with external audit firms and can manage auditor relationships effectively
Have a demonstrated track record of leveraging the latest tools to improve accounting workflows in practice

Responsibilities

Own the Close: Drive month-end close in partnership with our outside accounting firm. Maintain the GL, chart of accounts, reconciliations, and all accounting policies.
Build Audit Readiness: Lead Maybern’s first institutional audit for our next fiscal year: auditor selection, pre-audit readiness, PBC preparation, and fieldwork management. Build internal controls appropriate for a high-growth Series B.
Drive Revenue Integrity: Ensure accurate revenue recognition under ASC 606 across Maybern’s enterprise SaaS contract structures. Partner with our Strategic Finance Lead to reconcile CARR, ARR, and deferred revenue so our numbers are auditable and investor-ready.
Own Technical Accounting & Accounting Policies: Own Maybern’s formal accounting policy positions. ASC 718 (stock-based compensation): maintain the grant schedule, recognize expenses, estimate forfeitures, and handle adjustments for terminated employees. ASC 350-40 (capitalized software development costs): establish the policy and own ongoing capitalization decisions. ASC 340-40 (deferred commissions). COGS vs. opex allocation methodology.
Modernize the Stack: Optimize our current tools (QuickBooks, Carta, Rippling, Ramp, Runway) and recommend the right GL and accounting infrastructure for the next 18–24 months. Implement scalable processes and leverage AI tools to operate at a higher leverage ratio than headcount alone would suggest.
Partner Across the Business: Prepare monthly financial statements and contribute to board materials. Support fundraising activities and investor diligence. Coordinate cap table, 409a, and equity accounting (ASC 718) with Carta. Collaborate with our Strategic Finance Lead on financial forecasting, department budgets, and strategic projects.