Remote Assistant Controller: Global Ledger & GAAP Lead

ACM Research Inc; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

ACM Research, Inc. seeks an experienced Assistant Controller to lead the accounting and financial operations for our U.S. business. This hands-on role requires strong GAAP knowledge, cash forecasting, and liaison with Shanghai teams while partnering with the CFO on strategic priorities.

The ideal candidate will manage the general ledger, oversee monthly closes, and drive process improvements across AR, AP, payroll, and stock administration, ensuring SOX compliance and audit readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7–10+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and researching accounting issues.
• Experience managing the general ledger and close processes.
• Experience supervising AR, AP, payroll, and general accounting functions.

Responsibilities

• Establish, maintain, and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting.
• Manage the general ledger, journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and account analysis.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Provide monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial analyses for management.
• Research accounting issues and ensure ASC 606/718 compliance as applicable.
• Analyze cost and expense variances, trends, and unusual activity.
• Coordinate annual budget and forecasting processes.
• Supervise AR, AP, payroll, and general accounting activities; review payroll for accuracy.
• Serve as backup for payroll processing and stock administration as needed.
• Review stock-option grants, exercises, vesting, and related accounting.
• Oversee intercompany accounting and reconciliations; liaise with Shanghai Finance teams.
• Coordinate with external auditors and support SOX compliance and audit readiness.
• Drive ERP and finance system improvements and automation.
• Collaborate with HR, Operations, IT, and other stakeholders.

Skills

7–10+ years accounting experience

U.S. GAAP knowledge

Internal controls

General ledger management

Financial close leadership

Advanced MS Excel

Bilingual English/Mandarin

Audit liaison

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

ACM Research, Inc. seeks an experienced Assistant Controller to lead the accounting and financial operations for our U.S. business. This hands-on role requires strong GAAP knowledge, cash forecasting, and liaison with Shanghai teams while partnering with the CFO on strategic priorities.

The ideal candidate will manage the general ledger, oversee monthly closes, and drive process improvements across AR, AP, payroll, and stock administration, ensuring SOX compliance and audit readiness.