Associate Director of Accounting / Assistant Controller

Daley And Associates, LLC; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Client in Cambridge, MA is seeking an Associate Director of Accounting / Assistant Controller to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, SEC filings, and internal controls within a growing publicly traded technology company.

The ideal candidate has 6-10 years of accounting experience, including public accounting, with CPA preferred. The role offers a hybrid schedule (2-3 days onsite) and a compensation range of $160,000–$180,000 plus bonus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 6-10 years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting.
• Public accounting experience required; Big Four or large regional firm preferred.
• SOX compliance and internal controls experience required.
• Experience working for a publicly traded company or auditing public company clients.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, and financial reporting.
• Experience supporting 10-Q, 10-K, and 8-K filings.
• Experience partnering with external auditors and internal audit teams.
• CPA preferred.
• Advanced Excel and ERP experience.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare and review SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, and 8-K.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Ensure accurate preparation of U.S. GAAP financial statements.
• Maintain the general ledger and oversee day-to-day accounting operations.
• Lead and support SOX compliance, including control documentation, testing, remediation, and enhancement.
• Develop and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Partner with external auditors on annual audits and quarterly reviews.
• Perform technical accounting research and assist with implementation of new accounting standards.
• Review revenue recognition, accruals, prepaid and fixed assets, stock-based compensation, and equity transactions.
• Support accounting for digital assets and related financial reporting.
• Coordinate tax compliance with external advisors.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Treasury, Legal, Compliance, Investor Relations, and FP&A.
• Analyze complex accounting transactions and prepare accounting memorandums.
• Support cash management, treasury reconciliations, and banking relationships.
• Participate in system implementations, special projects, and strategic finance initiatives.

Skills

SOX compliance

U.S. GAAP

SEC reporting

Financial reporting

Audit coordination

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Associate Director of Accounting / Assistant Controller

Confidential Client | Publicly Traded Technology Company
Location: Cambridge, MA
Schedule: Hybrid 2-3 days onsite per week
Compensation: 160-180K+ bonus

Ourclient is seeking an experienced Associate Director of Accounting / Assistant Controller to join its growing finance organization. This is a key opportunity to join a publicly traded, privacy-driven technology company and have a meaningful impact across accounting operations, financial reporting, SEC reporting, SOX compliance, internal controls, and audit.

The ideal candidate has 6-10 years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting, and thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
• Prepare and review SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, and 8-K
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Ensure accurate preparation of U.S. GAAP financial statements
• Maintain the general ledger and oversee day-to-day accounting operations
• Lead and support SOX compliance, including control documentation, testing, remediation, and enhancement
• Develop and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Partner with external auditors on annual audits and quarterly reviews
• Perform technical accounting research and assist with implementation of new accounting standards
• Review revenue recognition, accruals, prepaid and fixed assets, stock-based compensation, and equity transactions
• Support accounting for digital assets and related financial reporting
• Coordinate tax compliance with external advisors
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Treasury, Legal, Compliance, Investor Relations, and FP&A
• Analyze complex accounting transactions and prepare accounting memorandums
• Support cash management, treasury reconciliations, and banking relationships
• Participate in system implementations, special projects, and strategic finance initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 6-10 years of progressive accounting experience
• Public accounting experience required; Big Four or large regional firm preferred
• SOX compliance and internal controls experience required
• Experience working for a publicly traded company or auditing public company clients
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, and financial reporting
• Experience supporting 10-Q, 10-K, and 8-K filings
• Experience partnering with external auditors and internal audit teams
• Advanced knowledge of internal controls over financial reporting
• Advanced Excel and ERP experience
• Strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
• CPA preferred

Preferred Experience

• Technology, fintech, financial services, investment management, or digital assets
• Digital asset and/or blockchain accounting
• High-growth, publicly traded, or venture-backed companies

If you have a strong foundation in public accounting, SEC reporting, SOX, and internal controls and are looking to take on a broader leadership role within a growing public company, this could be an excellent opportunity.