Assistant Controller

Life Space Digital • New York, NY

8d • $125,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Life Space Digital is reshaping the out-of-home media landscape through the deployment of digital screens in high-traffic office, multifamily, and retail environments. Our platform delivers content-rich experiences and targeted advertising directly to building occupants and visitors — starting in elevators, lobbies, and shopping center concourses. Backed by an experienced leadership team and aggressive growth targets, we are scaling across key U.S. markets with a focus on speed, precision, and long-term value for our partners. As a high-growth digital out-of-home (DOOH) media startup, we are seeking an Assistant Controller to help build and manage the accounting function. Responsible for month-end close, revenue recognition (ASC 606), revenue share calculations, payroll, audit readiness and taxes. CPA and startup experience preferred.

Requirements

• 8+ years relevant experience including team leadership.
• CPA preferred; BS/BA in Accounting or Finance.
• Strong US GAAP/ASC 606 expertise; hands-on rev rec or contract cost experience.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks, Excel, and bill/payroll tools; ERP experience (NetSuite/Intacct) preferred
• Clear communicator, process builder, and results-driven operator.

Nice To Haves

• Programmatic ad revenue or revenue share experience preferred.
• Multi-state/sales tax, cross-border payments, or vendor tax documentation preferred.
• First-year audit or ERP migration exposure preferred.
• English/Chinese bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own US GAAP books and monthly close; deliver financial and management reports; establish and maintain accounting policies
• Build and maintain revenue recognition models for all sales in compliance with ASC 606.
• Build out and execute revenue share upside calculation, accrual and payment processes with full audit trail.
• Oversee billing, collections, payments, T&E, and Ramp card compliance.
• Review payroll and benefits; ensure compliance with federal/state/local and sales/use tax filings.
• Act as main contact for auditors, tax advisors, and banks; lead first audit and manage multi-state tax risks.
• Maintain QuickBooks integrity and lead ERP selection, migration, and control framework.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Legal to implement deal terms, produce margin dashboards, and support pricing and budgeting decisions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level