Assistant Controller

Lambda Labs • San Jose, CA

80d • Remote

About The Position

Lambda, The Superintelligence Cloud, builds Gigawatt-scale AI Factories for Training and Inference. Lambda's mission is to make compute as ubiquitous as electricity and give every person access to artificial intelligence. One person, one GPU. If you'd like to build the world's best deep learning cloud, join us. This position requires presence in our San Jose office location 4 days per week; Lambda's designated work from home day is currently Tuesday.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or a related field; CPA required
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Big 4 public accounting and corporate accounting leadership roles
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, SEC Reporting and SOX compliance
• Proven track record of managing monthly, quarterly and annual close processes in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with NetSuite
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally, influence at all levels of the organization and articulate accounting concepts to non-accounting stakeholders
• Maintain a high level of integrity and professionalism, with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-growth, and deadline-driven environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a fast paced, high-growth technology environment
• Experience with AI, SaaS, or consumption-based business models
• Demonstrated skill in process automation and system implementations
• Comfort handling ambiguity and working with minimal supervision
• Initiative to apply knowledge and recommend well-considered improvements

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the monthly, quarterly and annual close process to ensure accuracy and timeliness
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and account analyses prepared by the accounting team
• Support preparation of SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements) in compliance with US GAAP and SEC regulations
• Partner with Sales Operations, FP&A, Tax, HR and other functions to ensure proper accounting and reporting of transactions
• Assist with internal and external audits, providing documentation and analyses
• Assist in driving process improvements and automation initiatives to shorten the close cycle and enhance reporting accuracy
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Participate in special projects such as system implementations, accounting policy development and other projects as needed
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting activities, providing valuable insights and recommendations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure proper recording and allocation of expenses

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
• Wellness and Commuter stipends for select roles
• 401k Plan with 2% company match (USA employees)
• Flexible Paid Time Off Plan that we all actually use

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees