Assistant Controller

Inkitt; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Health benefits

Professional coaching

Team-building events

Unlimited app access

Charity donation on anniversary

Free lunch in office

Gym access

Job summary

A leading entertainment technology firm in San Francisco is seeking a Mid-Senior level Accounting Lead to manage global operations, oversee financial audits, and drive improvements in accounting processes. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of progressive accounting experience and a CPA certification. This role offers competitive benefits including health coverage and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of accounting experience with 3+ years in leadership roles.
• End-to-end management of accounting operations.
• Track record of innovative problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead global accounting operations including various financial processes.
• Oversee monthly and annual close processes in compliance with IFRS.
• Build and mentor a growing team.

Skills

Leading accounting operations

Project management

Innovative problem solving

Financial system design

Education

CPA certification

Job description

Inkitt is building the Disney of the 21st Century, standing at the forefront of technology and entertainment. Leveraging AI and predictive algorithms, Inkitt discovers unknown stories and turns them into blockbuster hits, producing a new $1M ebook every 4 weeks and selling directly to consumers through its Galatea app. Inkitt is backed by leading investors and recently expanded into CandyJarTV as part of its growth strategy.

Base pay range

$160,000.00/yr - $210,000.00/yr

What You'll Do

• Lead global accounting operations across GL, payroll accounting, fixed assets, and intercompany consolidation
• Develop and oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes in accordance with IFRS while increasing precision and timeliness
• Build and lead a growing team, including hiring, mentoring, and performance management
• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes, including leveraging AI and system enhancements to streamline accounting and reporting
• Manage key relationships with auditors, outsourced teams, and strategic partners
• Oversee financial audits, tax compliance, and internal controls
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures that align with operational growth
• Play a key role in strategic projects, including preparing for future fundraising, potential IPO readiness, and M&A activity

What You'll Bring

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with 3+ years of leadership experience at a combination of early and late stage startups and/or public accounting firms
• End-to-end experience managing core accounting operations
• Exceptional project management skills to prioritize and deliver on multiple high-impact initiatives on concurrent timelines
• Innovative problem solving with a track record of improving processes, establishing an efficient control environment, and curating a scalable financial data infrastructures
• Proven experience in designing and implementing financial systems (experience with an ERP implementation is a plus)
• CPA certification and Big 4 experience
• Consumer or film/game production industry is a plus

Who We Are Looking For

• Autonomous
• Bring solutions instead of problems
• Quick to action
• A high functioning workaholic
• Looking for exponential career growth
• Have lots of fun building a generational AI x Entertainment company

What We'll Offer

• 401k plan, designed to help you save for the future
• Health benefits tailored to your needs, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Professional coaching for everyone
• Team-building events, including our annual Tulum trip
• Unlimited access to our Galatea app and CandyJar TV app
• Charity donation of your choice at your one year anniversary
• Free lunch in office everyday
• Class Pass membership for US based employee and gym access for Berlin employees
• Dog friendly offices in San Francisco & Berlin

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Entertainment Providers