Assistant Controller

StevenDouglas; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

StevenDouglas is searching for an Assistant Controller to enhance their finance and accounting team in the United States. This vital role involves managing day-to-day accounting operations and providing support to senior leadership while ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate will carry significant responsibilities and should be passionate about fostering a growth mindset.

Applicants need a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, an active CPA, and 6-10 years of relevant experience, especially within private equity backed technology companies. Join a company that values culture and provides clear progression paths.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Active CPA required.
• 6-10 years of progressive, hands-on accounting experience.
• Experience in public accounting required.
• Comfortable working across various ERP platforms.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements for internal and external purposes.
• Perform financial analysis to identify trends and variances.
• Manage daily accounting operations including AP, AR, and payroll.
• Lead and develop the accounting team.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards.

Skills

Financial analysis

Team leadership

Accounting standards

Continuous improvement mindset

Project-based work

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Master's Degree

Tools

ERP platforms

Job description

Rapidly growing private equity backed technology company with a strong market position and a track record of steady, profitable growth is seeking an Assistant Controller to join the team. They are well‑capitalized and in an active phase of scaling operations, offering an accounting professional an opportunity to grow alongside the business. This role sits at the center of the finance and accounting function and offers meaningful visibility into the full business. Excellent company culture and ample room for promotion with succession planning at the forefront. Report to an amazing Controller!

The Assistant Controller is an integral member of the Accounting & Finance team, responsible for overseeing day‑to‑day accounting operations and supporting the Senior Leaders in finance and accounting. This role carries meaningful supervisory responsibility and is expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy, sound judgment, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Own the preparation and review of periodic financial statements; monthly, quarterly, and annual; for internal leadership, external auditors, and compliance requirements.
• Perform ongoing financial analysis to surface meaningful trends, flag variances early, and recommend practical improvements.
• Manage the full spectrum of daily accounting operations; close processes, cash activity, treasury, AP, AR, capex, payroll, and project‑based work.
• Lead and develop a team of accounting professionals, providing hands‑on guidance, constructive feedback, and support for long‑term career growth.
• Review staff‑prepared journal entries and supporting schedules to confirm alignment with applicable accounting standards.
• Oversee monthly balance sheet reconciliation completion and quality review across the team.
• Build and refine accounting policies and procedures that support a well‑controlled environment.
• Prepare audit support packages and respond to external auditor and tax advisor requests in a timely, organized manner.

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting REQUIRED; Master’s Degree Preferred
• Active CPA REQUIRED
• Total of 6‑10 years of progressive, hands‑on accounting experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Prior or current experience in public accounting REQUIRED; seeking experience with small to mid‑size PE backed clients
• Prior or current experience in a PE backed technology company high preferred
• Comfortable working across various ERP platforms