Assistant Controller — Scale Finance with AI & Global Growth

Talentify; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Function Health in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to design, implement, and scale our accounting infrastructure. You will manage the general ledger, consolidations, AP, payroll, and intercompany cross-charges across domestic and international entities.

Lead month-end closes, ensure GAAP compliance, optimize ERP and reporting tools with automation and AI, mentor accounting staff, and support audits and investor reporting while driving scalable growth.

Qualifications

• CPA certification required or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and leadership experience at a high-growth tech firm.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and multi-entity/multi-currency accounting.

Responsibilities

• Manage the general ledger, consolidations, AP, payroll and intercompany cross-charges across domestic and international entities.
• Design and implement scalable accounting policies, processes and controls for rapid growth.
• Partner with Controller to optimize ERP, procurement, and T&E tools with automation and AI-driven efficiencies.
• Lead month-end and quarter-end close processes ensuring GAAP compliance and timely reporting.
• Oversee accounting for international operations and support global tax matters.
• Support external audits and investor reporting requirements.
• Build dashboards and reporting tools to provide real-time financial insights to leadership.
• Mentor and develop accounting team members.
• Stay current on emerging accounting tech and process automation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Process improvement

Education

CPA (certified)

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Revenue recognition software

AI reconciliation

OCR invoice processing

Job description

Function Health in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to design, implement, and scale our accounting infrastructure. You will manage the general ledger, consolidations, AP, payroll, and intercompany cross-charges across domestic and international entities.

Lead month-end closes, ensure GAAP compliance, optimize ERP and reporting tools with automation and AI, mentor accounting staff, and support audits and investor reporting while driving scalable growth.