Assistant Controller
At a glance
Junior Accounting role at Burnett Search. Sunnyvale · no salary stated · we estimate $61,500–$123,000 across the United States.
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What you'll do
- Lead the team overseeing monthly close, international consolidation, SEC filings, external audits and SOX compliance
- Set accounting policies and resolve technical accounting issues with colleagues across the business
- Improve close and reporting procedures to increase accuracy and efficiency
- Deliver management reports and prepare the annual budget, tax-return support and GAAP forecast
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree in accounting and an active CPA qualification are required
- At least eight years in accounting, including public-company reporting and SOX compliance
- Several years leading teams, with results building and managing effective groups
- Strong GAAP knowledge and experience with complex accounting topics such as equity, leases or acquisitions
Who this fits
This is a senior accounting leadership role reporting to the Corporate Controller, with responsibility for building and leading a team. The role is onsite in Sunnyvale.
From the employer
Our client is a premier company which is rated number one in its space. With 400 ml in revenues this company is an outstanding environment with a very cohesive finance team. Growing software company. Great place to work!
The Assistant Controller will report to the Corporate Controller. Primary responsibilities include effectively build, lead and manage a team which is responsible for supervision of the monthly close process, international consolidation, SEC reporting, external audit, technical accounting, accounting policies, SOX compliance, International entities, monthly reporting to senior management, annual preparation of a budget, support the preparation of tax return preparation and GAAP Forecast. The Assistant Controller will also be part of a team that creates and implements policies and procedures to identify, resolve and document accounting issues in addition to creating procedures to make the close and reporting processes more efficient and accurate.
• Bachelor degree in Accounting. CPA is a must.
• Minimum 8-10 years accounting experience preferably with mix of Big 4 and corporate company accounting background
• 3-5 or more years of leadership and management experience with proven results for building and leading highly effective teams
• Broad based experience in other complex technical accounting areas such as equity, assets impairment, segment reporting, business and asset acquisitions, lease accounting, foreign currency matters, etc.
• Software experience required, SAAS, IOT, ORACLE and Revenue automation tools experience highly preferred
• Capacity to grow/scale with the Company in a high growth environment
• Strong technical background in public accounting (GAAP)
• SEC reporting and SOX compliance is a must
• Embraces collaboration with cross functional teams in developing innovative ways to support the growth of the organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to exercise good judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis
• Possess strong excel skills
• Self-starter and strong ethical standards
• Capacity to assess process and internal control weaknesses and identify improvements
• Ability to meet deadlines
Excellent company, premier environment, number one in space
Compensation:
Competitive salary
Stock options
401K
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
If interested contact:
Prudence Minnihan
C (650) 303.7534
O (650) 209.5639
www.burnettsearch.com
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