Director, Assistant Controller
Core
Operational backbone of the accounting function owning month-end close, leading external audits, and developing a high-performing team in a pre-IPO SaaS environment.
Role type
Director, Assistant Controller (Senior IC)
Builds
Accounting GL team and scalable financial reporting frameworks
Domain
SaaS / Accounting
Required skills
Month-end close ownership, External audit leadership, Team management and mentorship, SaaS revenue recognition (ASC 606), Internal controls and governance, Financial system improvement
Preferred skills
Capitalized software accounting (ASC 350-40), Stock-based compensation (ASC 718), AI tooling adoption, NetSuite/Zip/Stripe experience
Technologies
NetSuite, Zip, Stripe
Responsibilities
Lead the accounting function and define controllership frameworks; Own monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes; Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team; Lead the year-end audit and coordinate with external auditors; Strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls; Partner on technical accounting matters including revenue recognition and stock-based compensation.
Seniority
Director, hands-on leadership
