Assistant Controller

Guarantors Technology Service Inc; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health savings account with employer

Flexible spending accounts

401(k)

PTO and paid holidays

Parental leave

Disability benefits

Job summary

TheGuarantors is a fintech company improving leasing risk management with AI-driven underwriting. We seek an Assistant Controller in New York to lead critical accounting operations, monthly closes, and audit prep while modernizing processes with AI and automation.

The role reports to the Controller and collaborates with the CFO, offering a path to impact in a fast-growing company. Hybrid NYC office with comprehensive benefits awaits.

Qualifications

• CPA license preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 5+ years of relevant experience, ideally including time at a public accounting firm and in insurance or brokerage.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and internal controls.
• Hands-on proficiency with AI tools in your work, and curiosity about using them to rebuild manual processes.
• Experience with accounting systems such as QuickBooks and NetSuite strongly preferred.
• High attention to detail and excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Self-starter with a collaborative mindset and ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.
• Opportunities to make an impact within a fast growing company.
• Health savings account with employer contribution
• Flexible spending accounts (healthcare, dependent care, commuter)
• 401(k)
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Company sponsored short and long term disability

Responsibilities

• Execute the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close, including preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Prepare and reconcile monthly premium remittances to insurance carrier partners
• Use AI tools and automation to streamline recurring work such as reconciliations, flux analysis, and reporting, and document improved workflows
• Partner with the Controller to test, implement, and refine new finance tools and processes
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies across all accounting activities
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, including clear documentation of processes and procedures
• Prepare audit schedules and support the annual financial audit
• Support the preparation of financial statements and management reports
• Collaborate with FP&A, Legal, Operations, and Product to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Assist with regulatory filings, tax compliance, and other ad hoc projects as needed

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Self-starter

Collaborative mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Master's degree a plus

CPA license preferred

Tools

QuickBooks

NetSuite

AI tools

Job description

TheGuarantors is a fintech company helping multifamily owners and operators mitigate leasing risk while expanding access for renters. With a deep understanding of owner, operator, and renter needs, we believe renters deserve better access to the home of their choice and operators deserve greater protection and growth opportunities. That's why we're leveraging our real estate expertise and using AI-driven renter underwriting to help operators qualify renters faster while mitigating the financial risk of renter default. With $7B+ in lease value protected, we work with 9 of the country's top 10 operators, are the #1 lease guarantee provider nationwide, and have consistently been named one of Inc. 5000's fastest-growing companies, Forbes' Best Startup Employers, Deloitte's Technology Fast 500.

The Opportunity

We're looking for a detail-oriented, proactive Assistant Controller to join our growing Finance team in New York. Reporting to the Controller and working closely with the CFO, you'll run critical parts of our accounting operations, from monthly close and reconciliations to audit prep and cross-functional reporting.

You'll also play a hands-on role in modernizing how our finance team works. We're rebuilding our processes with AI and automation, and we want someone who is excited to use these tools day to day and to help design better, faster workflows.

This role is ideal for an accounting professional who brings both structure and flexibility, thrives in fast-paced, high-accountability environments, and takes pride in accurate, well-documented work.

Location

This is a hybrid role based in our NYC office.

What You'll Do

• Execute the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close, including preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Prepare and reconcile monthly premium remittances to insurance carrier partners
• Use AI tools and automation to streamline recurring work such as reconciliations, flux analysis, and reporting, and document improved workflows
• Partner with the Controller to test, implement, and refine new finance tools and processes
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies across all accounting activities
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, including clear documentation of processes and procedures
• Prepare audit schedules and support the annual financial audit
• Support the preparation of financial statements and management reportsCollaborate with FP&A, Legal, Operations, and Product to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Assist with regulatory filings, tax compliance, and other ad hoc projects as needed

What You Bring

• CPA license preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; Master's a plus
• 5+ years of relevant experience, ideally including time at a public accounting firm and in insurance or brokerage
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and internal controls
• Hands-on proficiency with AI tools in your work, and curiosity about using them to rebuild manual processes
• Experience with accounting systems such as QuickBooks and NetSuite strongly preferred
• High attention to detail and excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills
• Self-starter with a collaborative mindset and ability to operate in a fast-paced environment
• Opportunities to make an impact within a fast growing company
• Health savings account with employer contribution
• Flexible spending accounts (healthcare, dependent care, commuter)
• 401(k)
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Company sponsored short and long term disability

The base salary range is between $180,000 - $210,000 annually.

Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including prior experience, expertise, location and current market data and may vary from the range above.

TheGuarantors is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment for all.