Senior Assistant Controller – Hybrid, Close & ERP

Purchasing Power, LLC; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Employee Purchase Program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Purchasing Power is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead accounting operations and develop the accounting team. Reporting to the Controller, you will oversee the financial close cycle, manage managers, drive internal controls, and champion ERP excellence across the function.

You will mentor teams, lead audits, and drive automation via modern ERP platforms, with a hybrid work schedule in a fintech environment. A CPA with 13+ years of experience is expected.

Qualifications

• CPA with 13+ years of progressive experience, including Big 4/professional services and publicly traded fintech or SAAS experience.

Responsibilities

• Financial Close & Reporting: Mentor and manage accounting teams, including an Accounting Manager (4 direct reports) and an AP Manager (4 direct reports), totaling 10+ indirect reports.
• Internal Controls & Compliance: Design, implement, and monitor internal controls; liaise with external auditors for annual audits; ensure US GAAP compliance.
• Team Leadership & Development: Mentor accounting teams and foster continuous improvement and accountability.
• Systems & Process Improvement: Oversee ERP enhancements or migrations (Workday, Oracle, SAP); evaluate AI-powered tools and automation to speed financial reporting.
• Treasury Support: Serve as backup to the Controller for Treasury functions and cash management.

Skills

CPA

People management

US GAAP

SOX compliance

Financial close

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Master's or MBA

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

Workday Financials

AI accounting tools

BlackLine

FloQast

Excel

Job description

Purchasing Power is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead accounting operations and develop the accounting team. Reporting to the Controller, you will oversee the financial close cycle, manage managers, drive internal controls, and champion ERP excellence across the function.

You will mentor teams, lead audits, and drive automation via modern ERP platforms, with a hybrid work schedule in a fintech environment. A CPA with 13+ years of experience is expected.