34 Assistant Controller Jobs in San Francisco, CA
Attivo Partners is Hiring an Assistant Controller Near San Francisco, CA
Role Overview
The Assistant Controller position owns all accounting functions at our clients and will be responsible for issuing client financial statements, including thoughtful and value-added fluctuation analyses, developing financial models, and managing departmental budgets and forecasts. The Assistant Controller also manages Attivo staff to own full-cycle month-end close, accounts receivable and payable, payroll, and tax compliance. Experience with developing financial models from the ground up and establishing policies and procedures within a corporation is highly preferred. The ideal candidate has worked at or with early-stage start-ups and has a passion for helping companies scale and grow.
The position location is flexible/work from home, with preference given to candidates in the following cities where Attivo has an employee presence: San Francisco/Bay Area, San Diego/Southern California, New York City, Austin, and Nashville. Candidates in other locations welcome to apply. Some travel to in-person company events is required, approximately 2-3 weeks out of the year.
Responsibilities
- Manage all general accounting functions which includes performing month-end close process, eliminations & consolidations, preparing and booking journal entries, account reconciliations and variance analysis
- Prepare monthly consolidated client financials including fluctuation analysis and budget vs actual comparisons
- Set client accounting & tax policies
- Define & implement ASC 606 revenue recognition policies
- Direct activities related to efficient customer cash collection and vendor payments and overall cash management and cash forecasting
- Build financial models to help clients manage cash and make intelligent and proactive operational decisions
- Analyze company operations to identify operational and cost efficiencies and implement solutions
- Create and manage KPI Dashboards
- Manage general HR responsibilities, including payroll, processing employee onboarding & offboarding, and benefits management
- Oversee client tax-related matters to ensure timely compliance
- Lead annual financial audits, as required
- Manage and mentor accounting teams across all clients
Requirements
- Desire to work side by side with a variety of CFOs and want mentorship
- Advanced Excel skills
- Experience with standard software solutions: QuickBooks Online, Xero, Netsuite, Bill.com, Gusto, Expensify, Carta
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Independent judgment and decision-making
- Ability to manage multiple projects/priorities at a time
- Professional curiosity & creativity
- Passionate desire to learn & for continuous improvement
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred. CPA preferred
- 7 years of progressive accounting experience with at least 1 years at the Assistant Controller level and above
- Experience guiding, mentoring, and leading high performing accounting teams
- Experience working in a fast-paced technology and/or professional services environment
Professional Attributes
- Professional integrity
- High energy and enthusiasm, with a strong commitment to exceeding client expectations
- Flexibility and openness to work on a variety of assignments, industries, and roles
- Solution oriented, creative, and passionate about helping companies grow and scale
- Confidence in professional aptitude and ability to effectively convey skills, knowledge, and qualifications to clients
- Fast learner with high degree of curiosity
- Team player with a strong desire to be an active, long-term participant in the growth of Attivo
- Entrepreneurial spirit and passion for startups and early-stage growth companies
Salary Range
Attivo offers a competitive base plus bonus, and opportunities for advancement. The starting salary range for Assistant Controller is approximately $145,000 to $160,000 per year plus bonus.
Job Summary
Full Time
$182k-239k (estimate)
03/09/2024
05/08/2024
attivopartners.com
San Francisco, CA
25 - 50
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