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Assistant Controller

PreVeil

Boston (MA)

Hybrid

USD 120,000 - 200,000

Full time

23 days ago

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Job summary

A leading company in software development seeks an Assistant Controller who is eager to contribute to financial operations and reporting. This hybrid role in Boston will focus on the timely preparation of financial statements and collaboration with external stakeholders to enhance the financial framework. Ideal candidates will bring strong accounting fundamentals and be prepared to grow into leadership duties as the finance team scales.

Benefits

Medical insurance
401(k)
Paid maternity leave
Paid paternity leave
Tuition assistance

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and CPA required.
  • 4-5 years of relevant experience in public accounting or SaaS.
  • Strong knowledge in accounting principles.

Responsibilities

  • Drive month-end and quarterly close processes.
  • Prepare and reconcile journal entries and financial statements.
  • Collaborate with external auditors during annual audits.

Skills

Accounting principles
Financial reporting
GAAP
ASC 606
Excel
Communication
Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
CPA License

Tools

Sage Intacct
Accounting software

Job description

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PreVeil is looking for an Assistant Controller who’s ready to roll up their sleeves and grow alongside our business to support our financial operations and ensure accuracy in financial reporting. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role designed for someone who thrives in dynamic environments, brings strong accounting fundamentals, is hungry to help scale and build the finance team, and grow into a future leadership position. The position is a Hybrid role, reporting to the CFO in the Boston office.

Responsibilities:

  • Drive the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process to ensure timely and accurate financial statements.
  • Prepare and reconcile journal entries, balance sheets, and income statement accounts.
  • Primarily handle order entry and invoicing to all customers.
  • Establish and improve internal accounting policies, procedures, and controls.
  • Support revenue recognition, expense tracking, and accruals in accordance with GAAP and SaaS-specific best practices.
  • Key liaison with our investors and bankers for reporting purposes.
  • Collaborate with external auditors and tax advisors during annual audits and tax filings.
  • Leverage and help scale accounting and finance systems and identify opportunities to streamline and automate as we grow.
  • Support the leadership team with ad-hoc financial tasks and other internal annual demands.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; CPA License mandatory.
  • 4-5 years of relevant experience (public accounting or SaaS industry experience a must).

Required Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
  • Solid understanding of GAAP and ASC 606.
  • Proficient in Excel and accounting software; Sage Intacct or similar ERP experience a must.
  • Emotional intelligence, patience and grit.
  • High attention to detail with strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills; able to collaborate across teams.
  • Growth mindset, analytical thinker, and a proactive approach to problem solving.

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Seniority level
  • Seniority level
    Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment type
    Full-time
Job function
  • Job function
    Accounting/Auditing and Finance
  • Industries
    Software Development

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Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

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