Assistant Corporate Controller

This range is provided by Mason & Blair, LLC. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$180,000.00/yr - $195,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus and Stock options

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CAO, VP Controller, VP Finance, and SEC searches

Reporting to the CFO of this SF-based pre-IPO AI company, the Assistant Corporate Controller will be deeply involved with all areas of accounting. This person will fully own the g/l and have responsibility for developing scalable processes as the company grows. Areas of responsibility include reporting and technical accounting, month-end close, and operational accounting. This is a hands-on role and perfect for someone with a vision for building a world-class accounting department.

THIS IS 4 DAYS/WEEK DOWNTOWN SF (MONTGOMERY BART)

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with the CFO to lead the accounting control function and optimize financial results.
• Oversee Financial Reporting, Technical Accounting, Revenue Assurance, Close and Consolidation and Credit and Collections functions.
• Support technical accounting research related to current and new accounting pronouncements and company policies (i.e. revenue recognition, inventory accounting, lease accounting, business combinations).
• Work on potential acquisitions, including financial due diligence, purchase accounting, disclosure and audit requirements and integration of acquisitions.
• Support accounting department in ensuring financial data is accurate and timely and provide hands-on support for corporate month-end close process and consolidations for all legal entities.
• Coordinate and support external audits, ensuring timely and accurate responses to audit inquiries.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (including HR, Treasury, and Tax) to provide accounting guidance, financial insights and support strategic initiatives.
• Supports the CFO on key projects, analysis, and ad hoc requests.

Qualifications:

• Six to 10 years relevant experience, including at least five years public accounting experience
• CPA with in-depth knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, taxation and audit procedures.
• Familiarity with GAAP principles (including ASC 606, ASC 718, ASC 805 and ASC 842) and SEC reporting regulations
• Sound business judgment and strategic thinking with the ability to proactively identify needs, provide solutions and anticipate the impact of decisions.
• Ability to lead, manage and develop teams across multiple geographies.
• Proven track record of driving efficiency, improving processes and managing cross-functional teams.
• Understanding of SaaS revenue principles helpful
• Ability to align financial management with company’s long-term strategic goals; including budgeting, forecasting and managing risk to drive profitability.
• Strong ability to analyze complex financial data, identify trends and translate insights into actionable strategies.
• High level of precision in financial reporting and data accuracy, ensuring consistency and reliability in global financial statements.
• Effective communication skills, adept at liaising with senior executives, external auditors and business leaders
• Ability to manage change in a rapidly evolving financial landscape, including mergers and acquisitions.
• A strong sense of ethics, ensuring compliance with all regulations and the ethical handling of financial data across all jurisdictions

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Administrative
• Industries
• Software Development

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