Assistant Financial Controller | Mainly Remote-Working

Harvey John Recruitment; Lewes; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing AI startup is seeking an Assistant Financial Controller for mainly remote work with occasional onsite requirements in New York. Ideal candidates are fully qualified accountants (CPA or equivalent) who are willing to engage in routine accounting tasks. Successful applicants will enjoy excellent pay, equity in the business, and the chance to work within a forward-thinking company. Must be available to start by February 2026.

Benefits

Excellent pay reviewed with progress

Equity in the business

Opportunity to work remotely

Qualifications

• Ambition and willingness to engage in routine accounting tasks.
• Ability to work at a fast pace within a scaleup/startup environment.
• Availability to start by February 2026.

Responsibilities

• Execute month-end close for multiple entities.
• Review and improve financial controls.
• Manage Payables and Receivables.
• Assist with Audit.

Skills

Fully qualified accountant (CPA or equivalent)

Experience using Netsuite

Extensive experience of US GAAP

Job description

Assistant Financial Controller | Mainly Remote-Working

This is a unique opportunity to join an absolute gem in the AI space at what is a very exciting time for the business!
The company are a Series C startup, rapidly growing and they are going places.

You will need to be an ambitious and fully qualified accountant but, importantly, you will need to be comfortable rolling up your sleeves and getting “stuck in” to the more routine accounting tasks.

Key duties will include…

• Executing month-end close for multiple entities, as well as consolidation
• Actively reviewing and looking to improve financial controls
• Hands‑on involvement in Payables and Receivables
• Assisting with Audit

You will be comfortable working at a fast pace, with experience gained in a scaleup/startup environment but, in addition to this, to succeed, you will need…

• To be a fully qualified accountant (CPA or equivalent)
• Experience of using Netsuite
• Extensive experience of US GAAP
• To be located on the East Coast of the United States as, while this is an almost entirely remote‑working role, you will occasionally be needed on‑site in New York for Audit purposes
• To be able to start a new role by Feb 2026 at the latest

In return, the successful candidate will receive…

• Excellent pay which will be reviewed with progress
• Equity in the business
• The chance to work within a forward‑thinking business
• The opportunity to work almost entirely remotely

If you feel you’d be a great fit for this role, then please apply immediately!

Harvey John is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. The salary bracket advertised is FTE, for guidance only. We are committed to continued improvement in terms of diversity and inclusion practices. Please get in touch with any questions concerning reasonable adjustments, accommodations, or diversity practices.