Assistant Controller

Quickbase•,

16h•$200,000 - $250,000•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking an Assistant Controller to serve as a key leader within the Accounting organization and a strategic partner to the VP, Corporate Controller. In close partnership with the VP, Corporate Controller, this role will lead and oversee the day-to-day accounting function, including close, reporting, and accounting operations. You will oversee a global team across corporate accounting, revenue accounting, accounts receivable, and order management, ensuring strong execution, scalability, and continuous improvement. This is a highly visible leadership role with broad ownership across accounting operations in a scaled SaaS environment. The ideal candidate is a builder and operator—someone who can run a high-quality close while driving transformation across systems, processes, and team performance. The role will lead a global accounting organization of approximately 15 team members, including 4-5 direct reports, overseeing teams across the U.S. and India spanning corporate accounting, revenue, accounts receivable, and order management.

Requirements

CPA required
15+ years of progressive experience, including Big 4 and industry leadership
Experience operating at a senior accounting leadership level within a complex or scaling environment
Strong technical accounting expertise, including ASC 606
Experience in a SaaS or subscription-based environment
Proven track record leading system and process transformation initiatives
Experience leveraging or implementing automation and AI solutions within finance/accounting
Experience supporting M&A transactions and integrations
Experience operating in a global, multi-entity environment
Strong systems experience (NetSuite, Salesforce, billing platforms)
Demonstrated success leading teams through managers

Nice To Haves

Proven leader who can run and scale an accounting function
Builder mindset with focus on automation, efficiency, and continuous improvement
Strong operator with high accountability standards
Forward-looking leader with enthusiasm for AI and systems innovation
Comfortable inheriting and improving teams in a scaling environment
Effective cross-functional partner and communicator

Responsibilities

Own and lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
Ensure timely, accurate financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP
Oversee general ledger, reconciliations, and financial analytics
Drive improvements in close speed, quality, and predictability through process discipline and automation
Design and maintain a strong internal control environment
Lead system and process transformation initiatives across the accounting function
Drive adoption of automation and AI to reduce manual work and improve efficiency
Partner with Business Systems to optimize core platforms (NetSuite, Salesforce, and billing platform)
Build scalable, efficient processes to support growth
Oversee revenue accounting, AR, and order management through team leaders
Ensure alignment across the order-to-cash lifecycle
Support ASC 606 conclusions and revenue integrity
Drive performance across key metrics (DSO, aging, invoicing SLAs)
Lead global close and multi-entity accounting operations
Partner closely with external Tax providers on provision, compliance, and structural considerations
Oversee intercompany, FX, and international accounting processes
Support global expansion, including entity setup and process design
Support M&A diligence and lead post-close integration
Integrate acquired entities into systems, processes, and controls
Partner on strategic initiatives including new product launches and pricing changes
Directly manage and develop a team of leaders, with overall responsibility for a global team of ~15
Assess and elevate team performance, including organizational design, talent development, and upgrading capabilities as needed
Reduce single points of failure and strengthen team scalability
Operate with a high degree of ownership and autonomy in day-to-day execution, escalating key judgments and strategic decisions as appropriate