Assistant Controller

Our client—a global leader in the technology sector—is seeking a strategic, operational Assistant Controller to oversee global corporate accounting operations, drive ERP systems automation, and elevate their global finance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Global Operations & Close: Oversee global accounting operations, general ledger management, and maintain the corporate monthly close calendar to ensure timely execution.
• Financial Oversight: Review and approve complex balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and consolidated financial statements.
• Team Leadership: Directly manage, recruit, mentor, and elevate a high-performing global team of 8 accounting reports.
• Governance & Audit: Lead the execution and monitoring of internal controls (SOX framework), direct remediation efforts, and act as the primary operational liaison for external audits.
• Systems & Process Transformation: Drive continuous process improvement and ERP enhancements (NetSuite) across core cycles (Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Record-to-Report).
• Strategic Partnership: Serve as a key operational partner to executive finance leadership.

Qualifications & Experience

• Licensure: Active CPA license required.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Public Accounting Foundation: 5+ years of Big 4 public accounting experience (Manager level or above required).
• Industry Experience: 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including direct public company accounting experience and public company reporting deliverables (10-K / 10-Q support).
• Leadership Track Record: Demonstrated success managing global month-end close cycles and developing finance teams.

Preferred Skills

• Hands-on experience with NetSuite ERP in a global, multi-currency environment.
• Background in technology, digital media, or subscription-based business models.
• Experience leading post-merger integrations or finance transformation initiatives.

Why Join Our Client?

This is a high-visibility leadership position offering the opportunity to direct global accounting strategy, modernize core finance infrastructure, and mentor a talented team within an expanding market leader.

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