What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Controller position at BillGO, Inc.?
Why This Role Matters
The Assistant Controller plays a critical role in ensuring BillGO’s financial foundation is accurate, compliant, and scalable as the company grows. By owning core accounting operations, leading the monthly close, and serving as the primary liaison for audits and tax compliance, this role ensures timely, reliable financial reporting and strong internal controls. As BillGO continues to build a well-documented, tech-enabled accounting environment, the Assistant Controller helps translate accounting standards into consistent, repeatable processes, supports cross-functional business needs, and proactively improves systems and controls to support long-term growth and decision-making.
BillGO is recruiting for a hands-on and technically strong Assistant Controller. This position reports to the VP of Finance and is responsible for day-to-day ownership of core accounting operations, including general ledger maintenance, revenue recognition, external audit support, tax coordination, and technical accounting research. This role plays a key part in ensuring compliance with accounting policies, maintaining strong internal controls, and delivering timely, accurate financial reporting.
The ideal candidate is self-motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable taking ownership of core processes in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. BillGO is focused on building a scalable, well-documented, and tech-enabled accounting environment, and this role will contribute directly to that vision through strong execution and continuous improvement.
What You’ll Do
All other duties as assigned, plus…
- Manage the monthly close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting
- Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, including preparation of audit schedules and managing audit requests
- Coordinate with external tax advisors to ensure accurate and timely filing of all federal and state tax returns, estimated payments, and compliance
- Maintain and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
- Prepare and maintain supporting documentation for key balance sheet and P&L accounts
- Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, and Operations to support business needs and reporting requirements
- Contribute to ongoing process improvements and documentation across the accounting function
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or CMA preferred)
- 8 years of progressive accounting or related experience, including at least 2 years in a senior or review-level capacity
- Deep working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, especially in areas of revenue, expenses, and accruals
- Demonstrated experience supporting external audits and preparing financial audit documentation
- Experience coordinating with third-party tax providers on income and franchise tax matters
- Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and analytical thinking
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills; comfortable working across teams and functions
- Comfortable operating independently in a fast-paced, remote environment
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Salary : $110,600 - $145,000