Assistant Controller
Company | Auterion |
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Location | Washington, DC, USA |
Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
Type | Full-Time |
Degrees | Bachelor’s |
Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required
- 10+ years of experience including 5+ years of management experience within a high growth corporate accounting department. Prior startup experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of GAAP/IFRS, multi-entity environments and experience with managing financial audits.
- Experience with NetSuite and advanced Excel skills is a big plus.
- Experience in scaling finance functions in a high-growth or start-up environment.
- Familiarity with SaaS metrics, subscription-based revenue models, and ASC 606 revenue recognition standards.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate across teams and levels.
- US Citizenship required.
- Ability to work at a detailed level and to interact effectively with all levels within the organization
- A highly productive self-starter with very strong work ethic and commitment to excellence
- Strong accountability and detail oriented; prepares accurate and timely work products
- Strong interpersonal, communication and messaging skills
Responsibilities
- Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting within our Netsuite ERP system
- Lead and oversee all operational and GL accounting functions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations
- Ensure that all foreign subsidiary transactions and month end account balances are properly reflected in the consolidated general ledger as prescribed by GAAP
- Develop and maintain internal financial controls and process documentation
- Assist in preparing for audits and liaise with external auditors and consultants.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align finance operations with business goals.
- Drive process improvements, leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Participate in the evaluation and implementation of financial systems and tools.
- Provide financial analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making and scalability initiatives.
- Play a pivotal role in building out the accounting and finance team as the company scales, mentoring and developing team members
- Adapt to various roles within the organization, demonstrating flexibility and willingness to take on multiple responsibilities as needed
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior startup experience preferred
- Experience with NetSuite and advanced Excel skills is a big plus