Senior Assistant Controller - Lead GAAP Close & FinOps

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Senior Controller to lead accounting teams, ensuring timely close and strict GAAP compliance. You will coordinate audits, prepare Board packs, and drive process improvements across finance functions.

The role requires a CPA and 10–15+ years of experience, with strong leadership in a fast-paced tech environment. Experience with ASC 606, SOX, and SEC reporting is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• CPA designation preferred.
• MBA a plus.
• Public accounting audit training and experience, ideally Big 4 preferred.
• 10-15+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• 5+ years’ experience managing a team.
• 2+ years’ experience with Bill.com.
• 2+ years’ experience with QuickBooks Online.
• Strong business acumen and analytical skills.
• Industry experience in technology (SaaS/hardware), medical devices, life sciences is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting personnel across levels on assignments.
• Ensure timely monthly, quarterly and year-end close processes.
• Review monthly financials, journal entries, analyses for GAAP compliance.
• Assist senior managers with Board reporting packages.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts and related revisions.
• Consolidate multiple entities on different platforms.
• Coordinate financial audits, tax compliance, and filings.
• Review operations, policies and procedures for GAAP compliance.
• Oversee cash management: A/P, A/R, collections.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP expertise

SOX compliance

ASC 606

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Audit coordination

Team management

Cash management

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

CPA designation

MBA

Big 4 audit experience

Public accounting auditing

Tools

Bill.com

QuickBooks Online

Excel

ERP systems

Consolidation tools

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a Senior Controller to lead accounting teams, ensuring timely close and strict GAAP compliance. You will coordinate audits, prepare Board packs, and drive process improvements across finance functions.

The role requires a CPA and 10–15+ years of experience, with strong leadership in a fast-paced tech environment. Experience with ASC 606, SOX, and SEC reporting is preferred.