Top Assistant Controller Jobs in Austin, TX

Manage day-to-day financial reporting, general ledger accuracy, month-end close, and client reporting for nonprofit clients. Coordinate project tasks, review balance sheets and account classifications, prepare reporting packages and work papers, and assist in managing accountants and developing best practices.

Leads accounting operations, financial close, technical accounting, SEC reporting support, SOX internal controls, audits, treasury activities, ERP transformation, process automation, and remote accounting team development. Advises on complex U.S. GAAP transactions, supports M&A integrations, and partners with finance and executive stakeholders to strengthen financial operations.

Oversee month-end and quarter-end close, technical accounting, audits, controls, financial reporting, and accounting systems. Lead process improvements and financial system optimization while ensuring GAAP compliance. Manage, mentor, and develop the accounting team; partner with the Controller on policy and audit readiness. The role also supports multi-entity accounting, system scalability, and special projects in a high-growth B2B SaaS environment.

Manages full-cycle accounting and month-end close for multiple operating companies, including journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis, audits, and GAAP compliance. Leads and develops the accounting team, coordinates with cross-functional stakeholders, improves processes, and supports adoption of accounting software and tools. The role requires strong financial reporting expertise, organization, communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

Assistant Controller will lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes; oversee general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, fixed assets, and expense reporting; ensure U.S. GAAP compliance; coordinate audits and tax requirements; improve accounting systems and processes; and supervise accounting staff or outsourced partners. The role supports financial reporting, internal controls, ERP enhancements, and operational scaling in a fast-growing SaaS environment.

Manage relationships with multiple venture capital and private equity clients while overseeing accounting workflows, reconciliations, journal entries, general ledgers, month-end close, investment records, financial statements, audits, and tax coordination. Review junior team members’ work, delegate tasks, provide coaching, and support complex accounting matters involving US GAAP, partnership accounting, and allocation waterfalls. Use Xero, FundPanel, and Excel to deliver accurate client reporting and investor correspondence.

Support the Business Unit Controller in accounting and FP&A: prepare monthly management reporting, budgets, forecasts, cash flow, SOX compliance and audits, analyze P&L and balance sheet drivers, manage transactional flows (O2C, P2P, MTO), and lead process improvements and staff development.

Manage assistant controller functions for higher education clients, advise on accounting and finance best practices, oversee multiple client engagements and deadlines, prepare and analyze financial statements, and recommend improvements. Maintain knowledge of organizational policies, government directives, and current accounting standards while supporting client relationships and professional development.

The Assistant Controller owns monthly financial close, audit-ready reporting, SaaS revenue recognition, deferred revenue schedules, reconciliations, and variance analysis. The role supports audits, GAAP compliance, internal controls, EBITDA normalization, process improvements, and accounting system enhancements. It partners with the Controller and CFO in a growth-stage environment and mentors junior accounting staff. The position is hybrid in Austin, with three office days weekly.

The Assistant Controller will oversee financial reporting, maintain internal controls, and automate accounting processes while partnering with the finance team and external auditors.

Supports corporate accounting and financial operations, including general ledger, revenue recognition, billing, financial reporting, audits, tax, treasury, GAAP compliance, and internal controls. Partners across Finance, Sales, and Revenue Operations to improve order-to-cash processes and systems. Supports ERP enhancements, accounting policy implementation, process automation, M&A integrations, financial carve-outs, KPI development, and accounting team mentoring.

Serve as client-facing accounting lead supporting month-end close, reconciliations, audit preparation, clean-up, M&A integration, and financial reporting. Coordinate with internal teams, communicate with client finance leadership, provide project updates and consulting insights, and adapt to varied client environments and tasks.

Provide hands-on bookkeeping and accounting support for a portfolio of clients. Work with a Portfolio Manager to perform day-to-day bookkeeping, communicate with clients, ensure accuracy and timeliness, flag issues, and collaborate with teammates to deliver consistent remote accounting services.