Assistant Controller

Postman; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical coverage

Flexible PTO

Wellness reimbursement

Monthly lunch stipend

Job summary

Postman is hiring an experienced Assistant Controller to lead the accounting team. You will own the global monthly close, oversee audits, and drive scalable processes for a high-growth SaaS business.

Strong technical GAAP knowledge and system automation are essential, with extensive cross‑functional collaboration. The role requires a CPA with 5+ years public accounting and 7+ years corporate accounting experience, plus a Bachelor’s in Accounting and a hands-on leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with timely and accurate reporting.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analyses.
• Oversee technical accounting and financial reporting, including whitepapers and complex transactions.
• Manage external auditors and international accounting firms; coordinate with local auditors.
• Own the annual audit process and audit deliverables for consolidated and international activities.
• Drive automation, system improvements, internal controls, and management reporting.
• Assist with accounting policies and SOX-lite flowcharts.

Job description

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join our growing Accounting Team. This role is ideal for a hands‑on accounting leader who combines deep technical accounting expertise with a passion for building scalable, efficient accounting operations. Reporting to the Controller, the Assistant Controller will oversee the monthly close, lead annual audits, drive process improvements, ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, and help scale the accounting function to support a high‑growth, global SaaS business.

The ideal candidate thrives in fast‑paced environments, enjoys solving complex accounting challenges, and has demonstrated success implementing systems, automation, and best practices that improve accuracy, efficiency, and controls.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage the global monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses.
• Oversee the technical accounting and financial reporting function, including review of technical accounting whitepapers for non‑standard or complex transactions and financial statements.
• Direct the engagement and performance of key service providers, including external auditors, international accounting firms, and state and local auditors.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the annual audit, owning the preparation of PBC lists and audit deliverables for consolidated and international activities, and coordinating with external international accountants on foreign subsidiary compliance.
• Drive business process and system improvements, with a goal toward automation and efficiency, including the design and implementation of key systems, internal controls, global close efficiency, audit readiness, and management reporting.
• Assist with the preparation and implementation of accounting policies and “SOX‑lite” flowcharts.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• CPA with 5+ years of public accounting and 7+ years of corporate accounting or finance experience at a pre‑IPO or newly public software/SaaS company
• Must be able to think critically and recognize discrepancies through analysis
• Ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and drive efficiency
• Ability to prioritize and work proactively and independently in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment
• Eager to get engaged on a variety of operational accounting activities and willing to directly take on administrative type projects
• Team player with strong communication, customer service, organizational and interpersonal skills

The reasonably estimated base salary for this role ranges from $175,000.00 to $195,000.00, plus a competitive equity package. Actual compensation is based on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience.

What Else?

In addition to Postman's pay‑on‑performance philosophy, and a flexible schedule working with a fun, collaborative team, Postman offers a comprehensive set of benefits, including full medical coverage, flexible PTO, wellness reimbursement, and a monthly lunch stipend. Along with that, our wellness programs will help you stay in the best of your physical and mental health. Our frequent and fascinating team‑building events will keep you connected, while our donation‑matching program can support the causes you care about. We’re building a long‑term company with an inclusive culture where everyone can be the best version of themselves.

At Postman we value in person collaboration. We are in office 5 days a week for all roles based out of our hubs in San Francisco Bay Area, Boston, Austin, New York City, Tokyo and London. For roles based in Bangalore, employees currently work in the office three days a week and will transition to five days per week by the end of the year.

Equal opportunity

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