What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Director of Accounting/Assistant Controller position at Daley And Associates, LLC?
Are you looking to take the next step in your accounting career with an innovative, publicly traded technology company? Our client is seeking an Associate Director of Accounting / Assistant Controller to help lead their accounting and financial reporting function. This is an outstanding opportunity to work alongside senior leadership while helping build a scalable finance organization in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
This role is ideal for an accounting professional with a strong public accounting foundation, SEC reporting experience, and expertise in SOX compliance and U.S. GAAP.
Lead and support the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process
Assist with the preparation and review of SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, and 8-K
Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
Ensure timely and accurate U.S. GAAP financial reporting
Maintain the general ledger and oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable and payroll
Lead SOX compliance efforts, including documentation of internal controls, testing coordination, remediation activities, and continuous improvement initiatives
Develop and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal control processes
Coordinate annual audits and quarterly reviews with external auditors
Research technical accounting issues and assist with implementation of new accounting standards
Support accounting for digital assets and emerging technologies (preferred but not required)
Review revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, accruals, and equity transactions
Coordinate with external tax advisors on tax compliance matters
Partner closely with Treasury, FP&A, Legal, Compliance, Investor Relations, and Operations teams
Prepare technical accounting memorandums for complex transactions
Support treasury activities, cash management, and banking relationships
Participate in ERP implementations, process improvements, and strategic finance initiatives
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
CPA preferred
6–10 years of progressive accounting experience
Public accounting experience (Big Four or large regional firm strongly preferred)
Experience with SOX compliance and internal controls is required
Experience working for a publicly traded company or auditing public company clients
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
Experience preparing or supporting SEC filings (10-Q, 10-K, and 8-K)
Experience partnering with external auditors and internal audit teams
Advanced knowledge of internal controls over financial reporting
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with ERP systems
Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
This role offers a competitive compensation structure that includes base, bonus, equity, and it requires 2 days/week in-office. If you're a CPA or experienced accounting professional with a strong public accounting background and a passion for building best-in-class accounting operations, please email Chuck Abba at cabba@daleyaa.com.