Assistant Controller

Jobtailor; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior leader to oversee accounting operations at a fast-growing fintech/SaaS company in the United States. You will manage a team of accounting professionals, drive the monthly close, and ensure rigorous internal controls and audit readiness.

You will lead ERP systems, mentor managers, and collaborate cross-functionally to improve processes, implement AI-powered tools, and accelerate reporting timelines. A CPA and extensive GAAP/SOX expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• CPA with 13+ years of progressive experience.
• Experience combining Big 4/professional services and publicly traded fintech or SaaS company environments.
• Expert-level knowledge of US GAAP and SOX compliance.
• Hands-on experience leading monthly book close processes and preparing audit-ready deliverables.
• Minimum 4+ years of direct people management experience, including leading and developing managers.
• Exceptional cross-functional collaboration and problem-solving skills.
• Proven process improvement experience in a multi-entity environment.
• Large ERP experience required, such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar.
• Workday Financials preferred.
• Experience managing ERP enhancements or migrations is a plus.
• Familiarity with AI-powered accounting tools, intelligent automation platforms, or data analytics solutions.
• Advanced Excel proficiency.
• Experience with close management platforms such as BlackLine or FloQast is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Master's or MBA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting operations and develop the accounting team.
• Oversee the financial close cycle and manage an Accounting Manager and an AP Manager.
• Set performance expectations, coach team members, and foster continuous improvement and accountability.
• Design, implement, and monitor internal financial controls with the Controller and PROG Internal Controls team.
• Liaise with external auditors for annual financial audits, owning evidence packages and audit deliverables end-to-end.
• Ensure US GAAP compliance, research complex accounting topics, draft technical accounting memos, and document accounting policies.
• Oversee ERP enhancements or migrations and ensure smooth transitions and adoption.
• Evaluate and implement AI-powered tools and intelligent automation solutions.
• Drive automation initiatives to improve reporting efficiency and accelerate close timelines.
• Serve as backup to the Controller for Treasury functions, including releasing payments and cash management activities.

Skills

Financial Close Management

Technical Accounting

Audit Preparation

Data Analytics

Advanced Excel

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Coaching

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Master's or MBA (advantage)

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

Workday Financials

BlackLine

FloQast

Job description

• Lead accounting operations and develop the accounting team


• Oversee the financial close cycle and manage an Accounting Manager and an AP Manager


• Set performance expectations, coach team members, and foster continuous improvement and accountability


• Design, implement, and monitor internal financial controls with the Controller and PROG Internal Controls team


• Liaise with external auditors for annual financial audits, owning evidence packages and audit deliverables end-to-end


• Ensure US GAAP compliance, research complex accounting topics, draft technical accounting memos, and document accounting policies


• Oversee ERP enhancements or migrations and ensure smooth transitions and adoption


• Evaluate and implement AI-powered tools and intelligent automation solutions


• Drive automation initiatives to improve reporting efficiency and accelerate close timelines


• Serve as backup to the Controller for Treasury functions, including releasing payments and cash management activities

Requirements

• CPA with 13+ years of progressive experience


• Experience combining Big 4/professional services and publicly traded fintech or SaaS company environments


• Expert-level knowledge of US GAAP and SOX compliance


• Hands-on experience leading monthly book close processes and preparing audit-ready deliverables


• Minimum 4+ years of direct people management experience, including leading and developing managers


• Exceptional cross-functional collaboration and problem-solving skills


• Proven process improvement experience in a multi-entity environment


• Large ERP experience required, such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar


• Workday Financials preferred


• Experience managing ERP enhancements or migrations is a plus


• Familiarity with AI-powered accounting tools, intelligent automation platforms, or data analytics solutions


• Advanced Excel proficiency


• Experience with close management platforms such as BlackLine or FloQast is a plus


• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required


• Master's or MBA is a plus

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expert-level knowledge of US GAAP and SOX compliance, with extensive experience in leading accounting operations and managing teams. Proven ability to implement financial controls, drive automation initiatives, and enhance ERP systems to improve efficiency and reporting accuracy.

Highest‑signal resume keywords

• CPA


• US GAAP Compliance


• ERP Experience


• People Management


• Process Improvement

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Financial Close Management


• Technical Accounting


• Audit Preparation


• Data Analytics


• Advanced Excel Proficiency

Soft Skills

• Cross-Functional Collaboration


• Problem-Solving


• Coaching


• Continuous Improvement

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPA

Industry Keywords

• Fintech


• SaaS


• SOX Compliance


• Internal Financial Controls


• AI-Powered Accounting Tools

Tools & Technologies

• NetSuite


• SAP


• Oracle


• Workday Financials


• BlackLine


• FloQast