Assistant Controller

Postman•San Francisco, CA

10d•$175,000 - $195,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join our growing Accounting Team. This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting leader who combines deep technical accounting expertise with a passion for building scalable, efficient accounting operations. Reporting to the Controller, the Assistant Controller will oversee the monthly close, lead annual audits, drive process improvements, ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, and help scale the accounting function to support a high-growth, global SaaS business. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys solving complex accounting challenges, and has demonstrated success implementing systems, automation, and best practices that improve accuracy, efficiency, and controls.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
CPA with 5+ years of public accounting and 7+ years of corporate accounting or finance experience at a pre-IPO or newly public software/SaaS company
Must be able to think critically and recognize discrepancies through analysis
Ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and drive efficiency
Ability to prioritize and work proactively and independently in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Eager to get engaged on a variety of operational accounting activities and willing to directly take on administrative type projects
Team player with strong communication, customer service, organizational and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the global monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses.
Oversee the technical accounting and financial reporting function, including review of technical accounting whitepapers for non-standard or complex transactions and financial statements.
Direct the engagement and performance of key service providers, including external auditors, international accounting firms, and state and local auditors.
Serve as the primary point of contact for the annual audit, owning the preparation of PBC lists and audit deliverables for consolidated and international activities, and coordinating with external international accountants on foreign subsidiary compliance.
Drive business process and system improvements, with a goal toward automation and efficiency, including the design and implementation of key systems, internal controls, global close efficiency, audit readiness, and management reporting.
Assist with the preparation and implementation of accounting policies and “SOX-lite” flowcharts.