Assistant Controller

Conga•Boston, MA

5d•$250,520 - $425,880•Hybrid

About The Position

As Assistant Controller at Conga, you will play a key leadership role within the accounting organization, supporting the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial reporting. You’ll oversee day-to-day accounting operations, help manage the close process, and ensure compliance with US GAAP and internal controls. This is a highly collaborative and hands-on role where you’ll partner closely with Finance, FP&A, Billing, AR, and external auditors. You’ll also help drive process improvements and scalability as the business continues to grow.

Requirements

8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and/or industry experience within a SaaS or technology company.
Deep knowledge of US GAAP.
Experience managing month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
Experience leading and mentoring accounting teams, fostering a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
Strong understanding of key accounting areas, including revenue recognition (ASC 606), accruals, and financial reporting.
Ability to research and apply accounting guidance as needed.
Track record of improving accounting processes and implementing scalable solutions.
Understanding of how to operate in a fast-paced, high-growth environment while maintaining strong controls and accuracy.
Proactive and take ownership of outcomes.
Identify opportunities, propose solutions, and follow through to execution without waiting for direction.
Collaborate effectively with teams across Finance, Billing, AR, FP&A, and Legal to ensure alignment and accurate financial outcomes.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.

Nice To Haves

CPA strongly preferred.
Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite or similar.
Familiarity with financial consolidation and reporting tools.
Experience working closely with FP&A systems (Adaptive, Anaplan, etc.) is a plus.
Experience supporting or leading annual audits and working with external auditors.
Strong understanding of internal controls and compliance best practices.
Proven ability to manage and improve month-end and quarter-end close cycles.
Experience driving efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting.
Track record of identifying and implementing process improvements that enhance scalability and reduce manual effort.
Experience working in a high-growth environment with evolving processes.
Ability to effectively partner with Billing, AR, FP&A, and operational teams.
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain accounting concepts clearly.
Maintain a high standard for accuracy and integrity.
Build processes that ensure reliable outputs and quickly address and resolve discrepancies when they arise.
Bring a solution-oriented mindset and work effectively across teams to solve problems, improve processes, and support business needs in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day accounting operations.
Help manage the close process.
Ensure compliance with US GAAP and internal controls.
Partner closely with Finance, FP&A, Billing, AR, and external auditors.
Drive process improvements and scalability as the business continues to grow.
Manage the month-end and quarter-end close processes.
Support audit readiness.
Maintain strong internal controls.
Identify opportunities to improve processes, shorten close cycles, and enhance reporting quality.