Hopper

Assistant Controller (Remote, US)

Hopper$100K — $130K *
US-Anywhere
+ 3 other locationsRemote
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with a director-level readiness
  • Active CPA designation
  • Experience in a public company with a focus on mature finance functions
  • Proven track record as the primary liaison during audits
  • Hands-on experience with complex technical accounting memo drafting
  • Experience in SOX and internal controls design
  • Demonstrated ownership of systems and automation processes
  • AI fluency with an automation-first mindset
  • SQL knowledge or willingness to learn for data issue investigation
  • Experience with NetSuite is a strong plus
  • Background in travel, fintech, or marketplace industries is a plus
  • Experience with pre-IPO or IPO readiness is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Own technical accounting research and memo drafting on complex topics
  • Lead end-to-end global audit management and serve as the auditor liaison
  • Design and implement the internal controls framework, driving SOX readiness
  • Oversee the quality and compliance of month-end close, identify gaps
  • Manage multi-entity, multi-currency consolidation, and transfer pricing compliance
  • Map data flows into NetSuite and collaborate to automate the close
  • Build and automate reconciliation frameworks for GAAP and management figures
  • Deploy AI tools to reduce manual work across the accounting functions
  • Oversee accounting, AP, AR, and cash operations teams.

Benefits

  • Well-funded startup with competitive salary and pre-IPO equity opportunities
  • Unlimited PTO policy
  • Travel stipend through Carrot Cash
  • Flexible workspace options including co-working and work-from-home stipends
  • Generous parental leave beyond industry standards
  • Entrepreneurial culture encouraging innovation and risk-taking
  • Open communication with leadership
  • Opportunity for significant impact within small, dynamic teams
  • 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Access to Disability and Life insurance
  • Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and access to 401k plan.
Full Job Description
About the Role

Hopper is hiring an Assistant Controller to partner with the Global Corporate Controller at a critical inflection point - this is a builder role with a mandate to automate the close, build the data infrastructure connecting the warehouse to NetSuite, and design the reporting framework that bridges GAAP and management figures. You'll lead the external audit, own technical accounting, and provide oversight of the month-end close while operating with a high degree of independence. At Hopper, we build toward 100% automation with no exceptions- and this role is central to making that happen.

What would your day-to-day look like
  • Own technical accounting research and memo drafting across ASC 470 (convertible notes, warrants), ASC 606, ASC 842, SBC, new product accounting, and complex equity and financing transactions
  • Lead end-to-end global audit management across all entities, serving as the primary external auditor liaison
  • Design and implement the internal controls framework and drive SOX readiness
  • Oversee the quality and GAAP compliance of the month-end close, identify gaps and exceptions, and hold the accounting operations team to a high standard
  • Manage multi-entity, multi-currency consolidation, intercompany reconciliations, and transfer pricing compliance
  • Map data flows from the warehouse into NetSuite, identify gaps, and collaborate with Engineering to automate the close
  • Build and automate the reconciliation framework that bridges management and GAAP figures
  • Deploy AI tools across the accounting function to eliminate manual work
  • Oversee the accounting, AP, AR, and cash operations teams


An ideal candidate has
  • 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with demonstrated readiness to operate at a director level
  • Active CPA designation
  • Public company experience - you've operated at scale and understand what a mature finance function looks like
  • A track record of leading audits as the primary liaison, not just as a preparer
  • Hands-on technical accounting memo drafting experience across complex topics
  • SOX and internal controls design experience
  • Systems and automation ownership - you've built processes, not just maintained them
  • An automation-first mindset with genuine AI fluency
  • SQL or data querying skills - or a demonstrated willingness to learn so you can independently investigate data issues without relying on engineering
  • NetSuite experience (configuration, data architecture, or close automation) is a strong plus
  • Travel, fintech, or marketplace industry background is a plus
  • Pre-IPO or IPO readiness experience is a plus


Perks and benefits of working with us
  • Well-funded and proven startup with large ambitions, competitive salary and the upsides of pre-IPO equity packages.
  • Unlimited PTO.
  • Carrot Cash travel stipend.
  • Access to co-working space on demand through FlexDesk AND Work-from-home stipend.
  • Please ask us about our very generous parental leave, much above industry standards!.
  • Entrepreneurial culture where pushing limits and taking risks is everyday business.
  • Open communication with management and company leadership.
  • Small, dynamic teams = massive impact.
  • 100% employer paid Medical, Dental and Vision coverage for employees.
  • Access to Disability & Life insurance.
  • Health Reimbursement Account (HRA).
  • DCA/ FSA and access to 401k plan.


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About Hopper

Hopper is a travel booking app that uses big data to predict and analyze airfare and accommodations. The app provides personalized recommendations and alerts users when prices are expected to rise or fall. Hopper was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada. The company has raised over $400 million in funding and has been recognized as one of the most innovative companies in travel.
Learn more about Hopper
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2007

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