Assistant Controller

Jobtailor; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Sunnyvale, CA seeks a senior accounting leader to oversee comprehensive finance operations for a public company. You will drive close processes, internal controls, and audits, while mentoring a growing team of accounting professionals and ensuring GAAP compliance.

Ideal candidates have CPA credentials and Big 4 background, strong NetSuite experience, and a track record of process improvements and scalable workflows in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in progressive public company accounting and audit.
• 5+ years leading, developing and scaling accounting teams.
• CPA license required; Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance.
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting, PCAOB.
• Hands-on NetSuite ERP experience and system enhancements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and process-mapping skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the accounting team’s operational champion, driving automation and NetSuite enhancements.
• Oversee GL, AP, AR, Payroll, and Tax ensuring accuracy and internal controls.
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and annual close with journal entries and reconciliations.
• Maintain SOX controls and compliance with US GAAP, SEC, PCAOB.
• Prepare audit-ready schedules and support audits and reviews.
• Build and mentor a high-performing accounting operations team.
• Maintain chart of accounts and support executives on strategic analyses.

Skills

Big 4 experience

Public co accounting

SOX controls

US GAAP

NetSuite ERP

ERP enhancements

Team leadership

Audit readiness

Analytics

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CPA license

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Responsibilities

• Serve as the accounting team’s operational champion; drive continuous efficiency through automated workflows, internal tool integrations, and NetSuite ERP enhancements to dramatically compress the month-end close cycle.
• Oversee day-to-day public company operations across the General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and Tax functions, ensuring absolute accuracy, timeliness, and strong internal controls.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes—including journal entry preparation/review, account reconciliations, and robust flux analysis—to deliver audit-ready results supporting timely SEC and investor reporting.
• Maintain and optimize the design, implementation, and operating effectiveness of SOX internal controls across all operational accounting cycles; preserve compliance with US GAAP, SEC regulations, and PCAOB standards.
• Prepare comprehensive, audit-ready schedules and serve as a primary partner to external and internal auditors to ensure seamless annual audits and quarterly reviews.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting operations team, fostering a culture of accountability, structured professional growth, and continuous process improvement.
• Maintain the corporate chart of accounts, govern core accounting system information, and support executive management on special strategic projects, business model scale-ups, and ad-hoc financial analysis.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience spanning public company environments and public accounting (audit); a Big 4 foundation is highly preferred.
• 5+ years of dedicated experience directly leading, developing, and scaling accounting teams in similar core operational functions.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, and an active CPA license (required).
• In-depth, practical knowledge of US GAAP documentation, SEC reporting regulations, PCAOB standards, and SOX internal control frameworks.
• Hands-on ERP experience with a proven track record of leading system enhancements, configuration testing, or module implementations; NetSuite experience is highly ideal.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a visible passion for process mapping, eliminating manual spreadsheets, and scaling transactional workflows.