Assistant Controller
Are you a seasoned accounting professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for financial accuracy and efficiency? Our client, a leading international digital agency, is looking for a hands-on Assistant Controller to join their Los Angeles office.
In this role, you will lead financial reporting and analysis, streamline the month-end close process, and ensure compliance with US GAAP and SOX. You will also play a key role in mentoring a team and partnering with cross-functional teams to support the company’s continued growth.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
Essential Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or similar certification preferred).
- 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including 3+ years of people management in a public company or public accounting firm.
- High technical accounting skills with a strong knowledge of US GAAP and SOX compliance.
- Experience in a high-growth industry and ability to adapt to fast-paced environments.
- Proven leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and develop talent.
- Strong project management, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Self-motivated, highly organized, and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Comfortable working across different time zones with a flexible schedule.
Nice-to-Have Experience:
- Previous experience in adtech, tech, or digital media.
- Familiarity with NetSuite, ADP, and Salesforce.
Your Key Responsibilities
As an Assistant Controller, you will:
- Oversee day-to-day accounting operations in the US and Canada, leading and mentoring a team of four.
- Manage the financial month-end close process, ensuring all data is reconciled, documented, and reported accurately.
- Prepare monthly revenue recognition schedules and perform analytical reviews of financial statements.
- Optimize and streamline the month-end closing process while maintaining a high level of compliance.
- Support and oversee SOX compliance measures, implementing new policies as needed.
- Coordinate and assist with annual audit inquiries, ensuring timely delivery of requested materials.
- Partner with Sales, Operations, HR, and IT to drive financial efficiency and support hypergrowth.
Why Join?
- Lead and mentor a high-performing finance team.
- Be part of a fast-growing international digital agency.
- Work in a collaborative and dynamic environment.
- Play a key role in shaping financial processes and strategy.
Interested? Apply Now!
Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.