Assistant Controller

Slingshot; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Slingshot is seeking an Assistant Controller to join their Accounting Department in Marion, IN. This full-time role involves reimagining accounting processes and ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP standards. The position offers an annual salary range of $75,000 - $80,000.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and is excited to leverage technology for financial operations. Join a dynamic team focused on innovation in education finance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 3+ years of experience in a high‑growth or tech environment preferred.
• Experience with ERPs and Excel functionalities is essential.

Responsibilities

• Reimagine the procure-to-pay cycle and identify bottlenecks.
• Act as a consultant across teams to understand financial impacts.
• Own the general ledger and ensure month-end closing efficiency.
• Apply U.S. GAAP and compliance standards for audits.

Skills

Curiosity about inefficiency

Technical fluency in Excel and ERP systems

Ability to translate accounting into actionable advice

Adaptability in a high-growth environment

Obsession with accuracy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Job Location: Slingshot Corporate Office - Marion, IN 46953; Position Type: Full Time; Education Level: 4 Year Degree; Salary Range: $75,000 - $80,000; Shift: Day; Category: Accounting; Position: Assistant Controller; Team: Accounting Department; Reports to: Controller; Commitment Level: Full-Time, In Office.

About Us

At Slingshot, we don't just "do" accounting; we build the financial engine that powers educational innovation. Our Accounting team serves as the company's strategic scoreboard, providing real‑time feedback necessary to reinvent the retail experience. As an EdTech company, we are not interested in "the way it's always been done". We want a foundational team member who views a messy process as a puzzle to be solved and a manual task as an opportunity for automation.

The Opportunity

What You'll Do:

• Engineer Scalability: Don't just record expenses—reimagine the entire procure‑to‑pay cycle. Identify bottlenecks and implement the tools and automations that allow us to scale without adding friction.
• Bridge the Gap: Act as a cross‑functional consultant for Sales, Operations, and Retail teams. Help them understand their financial impact and build the data pipelines that keep the organization synced.
• Optimize the Engine: Own the general ledger and month‑end close not just for accuracy, but for efficiency. Treat the chart of accounts and the closing cycle as a product that needs constant refinement.
• Ensure Structural Integrity: Apply U.S. GAAP and compliance standards as the blueprint for our growth, ensuring our financial foundation is rock‑solid for audits and future expansion.

What You'll Bring (Qualifications):

• "Solution‑First" Mindset: Naturally curious and bothered by inefficiency. Find the root cause and fix the workflow instead of just finding discrepancies.
• Technical Fluency: View Excel (XLOOKUPs, pivot tables) and ERP systems (NetSuite is a plus) as primary tools for solving business riddles.
• The Language of Business: A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, with the ability to translate "Accounting‑speak" into actionable advice for non‑financial colleagues.
• Adaptability: Thrive in high‑growth environments where the "right answer" might evolve as the company doubles in size.
• Precision & Craft: Obsession with accuracy, knowing that great decisions can only be made with great data.

Nice‑to‑Haves:

• 3+ years of experience in a high‑growth or tech environment where change was the only constant.
• A track record of taking a manual process and making it digital or automated.
• A genuine interest in leveraging technology to evolve and optimize our industry's core processes.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general duties and responsibilities of an accountant. It may not contain a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for this position.