Assistant Controller
AffinitySan Francisco, California
Full Time
Posted April 27, 2026
$158k - $198k
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Job Description
The Assistant Controller will oversee technical accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls for a scaling SaaS business, managing complex accounting areas, the monthly close process, and external audits, while collaborating across systems and teams to improve operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Own technical accounting areas including revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, capitalized software, and leases.
- Contribute to the monthly close process and ensure timely financial reporting across all entities.
- Prepare and oversee the accuracy of monthly internal financial statements and full GAAP financial reports for annual filings.
- Manage the external audit process, including PBC schedules, fieldwork coordination, and communication with auditors.
- Administer the company's equity program through Carta, including option grants, exercises, and expense tracking.
- Establish, maintain, and improve internal controls and accounting policies as the company scales.
- Collaborate across systems such as NetSuite, FloQast, Ramp, Rippling, Carta, and MonetizeNow to optimize operational processes.
Requirements
- Six (6) years of experience in public accounting at a Big 4 or national firm plus industry experience, or a longer industry track record with strong technical depth.
- CPA certification is required.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with ASC 606 revenue recognition, ASC 718 stock-based compensation, and ASC 350-40 capitalized software in a SaaS environment, with actual ownership of these areas.
- Experience managing an audit cycle end-to-end, including PBC schedules, fieldwork coordination, and auditor communication.
- Experience with multi-entity and multi-currency financial close processes.
- Proficiency with NetSuite, with the ability to improve systems beyond just using them.
- Strong written communication skills, including authoring technical memos, policies, and communications for auditors and leadership.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range: $158,000 - $198,000 USD base
Work schedule: Hybrid model, in-office 2-3 days per week (Tuesday through Thursday)
Work environment perks: Virtual team-building activities and socials
Additional benefits: Health insurance (medical, dental, vision), flexible personal sick days, 401(k) retirement plan, annual education budget, wellness reimbursement (home internet, meals, memberships), support for overall health and happiness
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