Assistant Controller

Title: Assistant Controller (Director / Senior Director based on experience)

Reporting to: VP, Corporate Controller
Location: Remote. Travel to Boston at least quarterly

About the Role

We are seeking an Assistant Controller to serve as a key leader within the Accounting organization and a strategic partner to the VP, Corporate Controller.

In close partnership with the VP, Corporate Controller, this role will lead and oversee the day-to-day accounting function, including close, reporting, and accounting operations. You will oversee a global team across corporate accounting, revenue accounting, accounts receivable, and order management, ensuring strong execution, scalability, and continuous improvement.

This is a highly visible leadership role with broad ownership across accounting operations in a scaled SaaS environment. The ideal candidate is a builder and operator—someone who can run a high-quality close while driving transformation across systems, processes, and team performance.

Team & Scope

• Lead a global accounting organization of approximately 15 team members, including 4-5 direct reports
• Oversee teams across the U.S. and India spanning corporate accounting, revenue, accounts receivable, and order management

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Operations & Close

• Own and lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Ensure timely, accurate financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP
• Oversee general ledger, reconciliations, and financial analytics
• Drive improvements in close speed, quality, and predictability through process discipline and automation
• Design and maintain a strong internal control environment

Transformation (Systems, Process & AI)

• Lead system and process transformation initiatives across the accounting function
• Drive adoption of automation and AI to reduce manual work and improve efficiency
• Partner with Business Systems to optimize core platforms (NetSuite, Salesforce, and billing platform)
• Build scalable, efficient processes to support growth

Revenue & Operational Oversight

• Oversee revenue accounting, AR, and order management through team leaders
• Ensure alignment across the order-to-cash lifecycle
• Support ASC 606 conclusions and revenue integrity
• Drive performance across key metrics (DSO, aging, invoicing SLAs)

Global & Tax Coordination

• Lead global close and multi-entity accounting operations
• Partner closely with external Tax providers on provision, compliance, and structural considerations
• Oversee intercompany, FX, and international accounting processes
• Support global expansion, including entity setup and process design

M&A & Strategic Initiatives

• Support M&A diligence and lead post-close integration
• Integrate acquired entities into systems, processes, and controls
• Partner on strategic initiatives including new product launches and pricing changes

Leadership

• Directly manage and develop a team of leaders, with overall responsibility for a global team of ~15
• Assess and elevate team performance, including organizational design, talent development, and upgrading capabilities as needed
• Reduce single points of failure and strengthen team scalability
• Operate with a high degree of ownership and autonomy in day-to-day execution, escalating key judgments and strategic decisions as appropriate

Qualifications

• CPA required
• 15+ years of progressive experience, including Big 4 and industry leadership
• Experience operating at a senior accounting leadership level within a complex or scaling environment
• Strong technical accounting expertise, including ASC 606
• Experience in a SaaS or subscription-based environment
• Proven track record leading system and process transformation initiatives
• Experience leveraging or implementing automation and AI solutions within finance/accounting
• Experience supporting M&A transactions and integrations
• Experience operating in a global, multi-entity environment
• Strong systems experience (NetSuite, Salesforce, billing platforms)
• Demonstrated success leading teams through managers

What We’re Looking For

• Proven leader who can run and scale an accounting function
• Builder mindset with focus on automation, efficiency, and continuous improvement
• Strong operator with high accountability standards
• Forward-looking leader with enthusiasm for AI and systems innovation
• Comfortable inheriting and improving teams in a scaling environment
• Effective cross-functional partner and communicator

Compensation

We believe in pay transparency and equitable practices. The compensation range for this role is:

• Senior Director: $200,000 – $250,000

Final compensation will depend on experience and leveling. This role is eligible for bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.