Senior Director, Assistant Controller

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Full-time • Senior

New York, NY

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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We are seeking an accomplished Assistant Controller to join our Accounting team. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing core accounting operations, managing staff, and ensuring compliance with public company standards. The Assistant Controller will partner closely with the Director of Accounting, Director of Financial Reporting, Strategic Finance team, and other stakeholders across the business to build and strengthen a scalable Finance function.

Lead day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger oversight, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll for both our domestic and international operations
Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, delivering timely and accurate results
Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and lead efforts to design, document, and maintain a strong internal control environment
Drive Sarbanes Oxley readiness, including designing and implementing key controls over financial reporting
Partnering with external advisors to complete risk assessments and control mapping
Coordinating walkthroughs, testing, and remediation activities
Establishing documentation standards and ensuring consistent control execution across accounting processes
Partner with the Director of Accounting and Controller on technical accounting areas such as revenue recognition, internally developed capitalized software, leases, and stock-based compensation
Collaborate with Strategic Finance, Legal, and other stakeholders on reporting deliverables (e.g., 10-Q, 10-K) by providing accounting inputs and reconciliations
Support external audit processes and serve as a key liaison with auditors and advisors

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA and MBA preferred
Significant experience at the leadership level in a public company environment
Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and proven experience with SOX compliance and internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR)
Strong background in financial close process
Experience in fast-paced, high-growth companies; FinTech or technology sector experience a plus
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop accounting staff
Excellent communication skills and executive presence

Exceptional health, vision, and dental care
Opportunity for equity ownership
Life and AD&D, short- and long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Resource Groups
Fun company outings and events
Unlimited PTO
401K with company match

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