Assistant Controller

Squarespace; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 148,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Squarespace is seeking an experienced accountant to manage accounting operations in a hybrid role based in NYC. Responsibilities include team management, executing financial reporting, and improving processes to support a rapidly growing company. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience and CPA certification, with a strong understanding of GAAP standards.

Benefits

100% covered medical premiums

Fertility benefits

Education reimbursement

Flexible paid time off

Parental leave

Dog-friendly workplace

Free lunch and snacks

Hack week

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in public accounting and industry required.
• Experience managing a small team.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting theory.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of accounting professionals.
• Execute day-to-day accounting tasks including monthly close.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Team Management

Financial Reporting

SOX Compliance

Process Improvement

Education

CPA Certification

Tools

Cloud ERP Systems

Job description

Squarespace is seeking an experienced accountant to manage our accounting operations. This is a critical role that will assist in scaling our processes in a growing environment. You will be responsible for identifying areas of improvement but also taking the initiative to establish and implement those changes.

This is a hybrid role working from our NYC office at least 3 days per week. You will report to our Corporate Controller.

You'll Get To...

• Manage, develop, and oversee a team of accounting professionals
• Execute day-to-day accounting activities of the company including monthly close, task allocations, general ledger maintenance, financial reporting and more ,
• Identify opportunities for process improvements to accelerate the close and reporting timelines; automate manual procedures and computations.
• Manage the audit process, including preparation of materials for the financial statement audit and coordination with the external audit team.
• Develop key accounting processes to support a rapidly growing company in order to support the delivery of financial insights to drive informed executive decisions
• Assist in the formation of internal controls and policies
• Prepare consolidated monthly financials
• Develop a detailed understanding of business processes and connect them with financial results

Who We're Looking For

• 8+ years of combined experience working within a large public accounting firm and industry (CPA required). Experience at a public company and/or with a saas based company a plus.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting theory
• Experience with general ledger accounting, financial reporting, SOX compliance and consolidations
• 3+ years experience managing people, including experience managing a small team, and providing development feedback
• Demonstrated experience with large cloud ERP systems

Benefits & Perks

• A choice between medical plans with an option for 100% covered premiums
• Fertility and adoption benefits
• Access to supplemental insurance plans for additional coverage
• Headspace mindfulness app subscription
• Global Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement benefits with employer match
• Flexible paid time off
• 20 weeks for parental leave and up to 12 weeks to care for an ill family member
• Pretax commuter benefit
• Education reimbursement
• Employee donation match to community organizations
• 8 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Dog-friendly workplace
• Free lunch and snacks
• Private rooftop
• Hack week twice per year

Cash Compensation Range: $148,500 - $239,200 USD

The base salary for this position will vary based on job-related criteria including relevant skills, experience, and location, among other factors.

In addition to the cash compensation above (which includes base salary and, where applicable for eligible roles, may include on-target commissions or overtime pay), Squarespace employees are eligible to be granted an option to purchase our common stock.

About Squarespace

Squarespace is a design-driven platform helping entrepreneurs build brands and businesses online. We empower millions of customers in more than 200 countries and territories with all the tools they need to create an online presence, build an audience, monetize, and scale their business. Our suite of products range from websites, domains, ecommerce, and marketing tools, as well as tools for scheduling with Acuity and creating and managing social media presence with Bio Sites and Unfold. Our team of more than 1,500 is headquartered in bustling New York City, with offices in Dublin, Ireland, Aveiro, Portugal, and coworking spaces in the UK, Netherlands, and Australia. For more information about our company culture, visit https://www.squarespace.com/about/careers .

Our Commitment

Today, more than a million people around the globe use Squarespace to share different perspectives and experiences with the world. Not only do we embrace and celebrate the diversity of our customer base, but we also strive for the same in our employees. At Squarespace, we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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