Assistant Controller

Quickbase

$200K — $250K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Finance & Insurance
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • CPA required
  • 15+ years of progressive experience in accounting
  • Leadership experience in Big 4 and industry settings
  • Strong technical expertise in ASC 606
  • Background in SaaS or subscription-based environments
  • Track record of leading transformation initiatives in finance
  • Experience with automation and AI in accounting
  • Familiarity with M&A transactions and integrations

Responsibilities

  • Lead day-to-day accounting functions including close and reporting
  • Drive improvements in financial close processes and internal controls
  • Oversee global accounting and financial analytics teams
  • Implement automation to enhance operational efficiency
  • Manage revenue accounting and order management functions
  • Coordinate global close operations and tax compliance
  • Support M&A activities and integration processes

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Eligibility for bonuses
  • Remote work flexibility with quarterly travel to Boston
  • Opportunity to lead a diverse global team
  • Influence strategic initiatives and transformation projects
Full Job Description
Title: Assistant Controller (Director / Senior Director based on experience)

Reporting to: VP, Corporate Controller
Location: Remote. Travel to Boston at least quarterly


About the Role

We are seeking an Assistant Controller to serve as a key leader within the Accounting organization and a strategic partner to the VP, Corporate Controller.

In close partnership with the VP, Corporate Controller, this role will lead and oversee the day-to-day accounting function, including close, reporting, and accounting operations. You will oversee a global team across corporate accounting, revenue accounting, accounts receivable, and order management, ensuring strong execution, scalability, and continuous improvement.

This is a highly visible leadership role with broad ownership across accounting operations in a scaled SaaS environment. The ideal candidate is a builder and operator-someone who can run a high-quality close while driving transformation across systems, processes, and team performance.

Team & Scope
  • Lead a global accounting organization of approximately 15 team members, including 4-5 direct reports
  • Oversee teams across the U.S. and India spanning corporate accounting, revenue, accounts receivable, and order management


Key Responsibilities

Accounting Operations & Close
  • Own and lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
  • Ensure timely, accurate financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP
  • Oversee general ledger, reconciliations, and financial analytics
  • Drive improvements in close speed, quality, and predictability through process discipline and automation
  • Design and maintain a strong internal control environment

Transformation (Systems, Process & AI)
  • Lead system and process transformation initiatives across the accounting function
  • Drive adoption of automation and AI to reduce manual work and improve efficiency
  • Partner with Business Systems to optimize core platforms (NetSuite, Salesforce, and billing platform)
  • Build scalable, efficient processes to support growth

Revenue & Operational Oversight
  • Oversee revenue accounting, AR, and order management through team leaders
  • Ensure alignment across the order-to-cash lifecycle
  • Support ASC 606 conclusions and revenue integrity
  • Drive performance across key metrics (DSO, aging, invoicing SLAs)

Global & Tax Coordination
  • Lead global close and multi-entity accounting operations
  • Partner closely with external Tax providers on provision, compliance, and structural considerations
  • Oversee intercompany, FX, and international accounting processes
  • Support global expansion, including entity setup and process design

M&A & Strategic Initiatives
  • Support M&A diligence and lead post-close integration
  • Integrate acquired entities into systems, processes, and controls
  • Partner on strategic initiatives including new product launches and pricing changes

Leadership
  • Directly manage and develop a team of leaders, with overall responsibility for a global team of ~15
  • Assess and elevate team performance, including organizational design, talent development, and upgrading capabilities as needed
  • Reduce single points of failure and strengthen team scalability
  • Operate with a high degree of ownership and autonomy in day-to-day execution, escalating key judgments and strategic decisions as appropriate


Qualifications
  • CPA required
  • 15+ years of progressive experience, including Big 4 and industry leadership
  • Experience operating at a senior accounting leadership level within a complex or scaling environment
  • Strong technical accounting expertise, including ASC 606
  • Experience in a SaaS or subscription-based environment
  • Proven track record leading system and process transformation initiatives
  • Experience leveraging or implementing automation and AI solutions within finance/accounting
  • Experience supporting M&A transactions and integrations
  • Experience operating in a global, multi-entity environment
  • Strong systems experience (NetSuite, Salesforce, billing platforms)
  • Demonstrated success leading teams through managers


What We're Looking For
  • Proven leader who can run and scale an accounting function
  • Builder mindset with focus on automation, efficiency, and continuous improvement
  • Strong operator with high accountability standards
  • Forward-looking leader with enthusiasm for AI and systems innovation
  • Comfortable inheriting and improving teams in a scaling environment
  • Effective cross-functional partner and communicator


Compensation

We believe in pay transparency and equitable practices. The compensation range for this role is:
  • Senior Director: $200,000 - $250,000

Final compensation will depend on experience and leveling. This role is eligible for bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

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