Assistant Controller

Neon One; Cambridge (MA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Neon One, a nonprofit software leader, is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee daily accounting operations, ensure financial integrity, and drive process improvements across our systems.

You will manage month-end closes, coordinate audits, and lead staff accountants, using NetSuite and Excel to deliver accurate statements and actionable insights in a fully remote environment.

Join a mission-driven team that values empathy, collaboration, and bold ideas as we scale a $45M SaaS platform.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant accounting experience.
• Experience with NetSuite and Excel.
• Ability to support audits and year-end processes.

Responsibilities

• Review revenue monthly for accuracy and discrepancies.
• Manage month-end close and prepare financial statements.
• Oversee staff accountant including journal entries and AP.
• Coordinate with external auditors and annual audit.
• Assist with tax compliance and 1099 filings.

Skills

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Audit support

Excel

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

At Neon One, we believe that technology is the key to building vibrant communities of generosity. As a leader in nonprofit software since 2004, we create intuitive solutions that help small and mid-sized nonprofits connect with people, build trust, and make good happen every day.

Our culture is powered by empathy, innovation, and a shared mission to empower organizations making a difference. We operate with a customer-first mindset, take pride in extraordinary results, and grow together by supporting each other and embracing bold new ideas. If you're passionate about using your skills to drive real impact and want to thrive in a collaborative, fully remote environment, Neon One is the place for you.

About the Role

At Neon One, we are on a mission to empower mission-driven organizations with purpose-built software solutions. As a rapidly growing $45M SaaS company, we are seeking a dynamic Accounting Manager to join our team. In this role, you will lead and oversee the daily operations of our accounting department, ensuring financial integrity, managing monthly closes, and driving process efficiencies across our financial platforms. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are excited to shape the financial operations of an expanding SaaS leader, we would love to hear from you!

The Exciting Part

• Review revenue on a monthly basis for accuracy and research any discrepancies
• Manage expense platform, TripActions, which includes issuing virtual cards when necessary, approving employee expense reports, keeping platform up to date with changes in NetSuite, and transferring all related expenses from TripActions to NetSuite.
• Handle month end close and ensure all reconciliations are accurate and complete. Prepare financial statements at month end with notes for Finance team review.
• Oversee staff accountant, including training, approving and reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and accounts payable submissions.
• Gather support for annual audit and answer inquiries from auditors. Prepare year end annual financial statements for auditor review.
• Ensure smooth transfer to new software when needed to streamline processes.

The Expected Part

• Aids in tax compliance and compiling information for outside tax accountants.
• Pull together ad hoc reports for FP&A and other Neon One teams when necessary
• File 1099's annually

Great to Haves

• 6+ years of relevant accounting experience
• Proficiency with Excel and NetSuite with ability to quickly adapt to new software
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize when working on a variety of projects.
• Excellent critical thinking skills and enjoy troubleshooting

Why Join Neon One?

At Neon One, our values are how we show up every day. We make good happen by putting empathy and passion at the center of our work, using technology to uplift mission-driven organizations. We stand for our customers, act with care and intention in every decision, own the solution, and grow together. We innovate fearlessly, always exploring new ways to support our community and each other.

How We Hire

We use AI tools to support our recruitment process, including helping us organize applications and identify early matches based on role criteria. That said, every rejection decision is made by a human. We encourage candidates to apply authentically and avoid relying solely on AI-generated responses, especially during interviews.

This posting is for a current, open position within Neon One.