Assistant Controller

About the Role

Reporting to the Senior Director of Finance, the Assistant Controller owns general accounting — month-end close, consolidation, and financial reporting — for a rapidly growing company, including two initiatives that will define the role's first stretch: standing up a new AI-native close management tool and integrating recent M&A activity into close management and procure-to-pay. You'll thrive here if you're comfortable operating in ambiguous, ever-changing environments and building process where little exists today.

• Own month-end close, consolidation, and financial reporting, including treasury, foreign subsidiaries, and inter-company transactions, to keep the business on accurate, audit-ready footing
• Lead the rollout of a new AI-native close management tool, driving better automation across NetSuite and the broader close process
• Integrate recent M&A activity into accounting systems and structure, combining technical accounting work with operational transition across close management and procure-to-pay
• Build and develop the accounting team, coaching and mentoring staff while partnering closely with FP&A, Payroll, and HR on complex accounting treatment

You Have

• 8+ years of relevant experience in high-growth, complex environments, ideally with a combination of experience at a Big-4 accounting firm
• 3+ years of relevant experience as a people leader
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent)
• CPA designation, or internationally recognized equivalent, and strong knowledge of US GAAP
• NetSuite experience, with knowledge of accounting systems supporting month close, reporting, general ledger, and procurement
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to drive consensus across cross-functional teams and influence decision-making
• Exceptional problem-solving and ownership, with a highly analytical, inquisitive work style and strong attention to detail — proven ability to build processes from the ground up
• Comfort operating with a high degree of autonomy in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment

Bonus Points

• IPO readiness experience

We Offer

Handshake delivers benefits that help you feel supported and thrive at work and in life.

The below benefits are for full-time US employees.

🎯 Ownership: Equity in a fast-growing company

💰 Financial Wellness: 401(k) match, competitive compensation, financial coaching

🍼 Family Support: Paid parental leave, fertility benefits, parental coaching

💝 Wellbeing: Medical, dental, and vision, mental health support, $500 wellness stipend

📚 Growth: $2,000 learning stipend, ongoing development

💻 Remote & Office: Internet, commuting, and free lunch/gym in our SF office

🏝 Time Off: Flexible PTO, 15 holidays + 2 flex days

🤝 Connection: Team outings & referral bonuses