Associate Director of Accounting/Assistant Controller

Published: 6/14/2022

Job Description

Associate Director of Accounting / Assistant Controller\n

Are you looking to take the next step in your accounting career with an innovative, publicly traded technology company? Our client is seeking an Associate Director of Accounting / Assistant Controller to help lead their accounting and financial reporting function. This is an outstanding opportunity to work alongside senior leadership while helping build a scalable finance organization in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
\n This role is ideal for an accounting professional with a strong public accounting foundation, SEC reporting experience, and expertise in SOX compliance and U.S. GAAP.

Responsibilities\n

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Lead and support the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process

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Assist with the preparation and review of SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, and 8-K

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Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules

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Ensure timely and accurate U.S. GAAP financial reporting

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Maintain the general ledger and oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable and payroll

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Lead SOX compliance efforts, including documentation of internal controls, testing coordination, remediation activities, and continuous improvement initiatives

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Develop and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal control processes

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Coordinate annual audits and quarterly reviews with external auditors

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Research technical accounting issues and assist with implementation of new accounting standards

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Support accounting for digital assets and emerging technologies (preferred but not required)

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Review revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, accruals, and equity transactions

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Coordinate with external tax advisors on tax compliance matters

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Partner closely with Treasury, FP&A, Legal, Compliance, Investor Relations, and Operations teams

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Prepare technical accounting memorandums for complex transactions

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Support treasury activities, cash management, and banking relationships

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Participate in ERP implementations, process improvements, and strategic finance initiatives

Qualifications\n

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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

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CPA preferred

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6–10+ years of progressive accounting experience

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Public accounting experience (Big Four or large regional firm strongly preferred)

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Experience with SOX compliance and internal controls is required

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Experience working for a publicly traded company or auditing public company clients

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Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements

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Experience preparing or supporting SEC filings (10-Q, 10-K, and 8-K)

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Experience partnering with external auditors and internal audit teams

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Advanced knowledge of internal controls over financial reporting

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Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities

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Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

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Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with ERP systems

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Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment

\n This role offers a competitive compensation structure that includes base, bonus, equity, and it requires 2 days/week in-office. If you're a CPA or experienced accounting professional with a strong public accounting background and a passion for building best-in-class accounting operations, please email Chuck Abba at cabba@daleyaa.com.