Assistant Controller

Whitecap

$160K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting
  • CPA or equivalent required
  • 7-12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including management experience
  • Big Four experience strongly preferred
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP; e-commerce experience is a plus
  • Experience with ERP systems and accounting automation tools
  • Excellent communication skills across all organizational levels

Responsibilities

  • Lead day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger and month-end close
  • Own and improve financial close processes for timely reporting
  • Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP
  • Partner with FP&A for management reporting and cash flow forecasting
  • Strengthen internal controls and accounting procedures
  • Research technical accounting matters and ensure GAAP compliance
  • Support tax compliance and coordinate with external advisors
  • Manage deliverables and timelines for external auditors
  • Drive improvements through ERP implementation and AI initiatives
  • Collaborate on new business initiatives and product launches

Benefits

  • Hyphenated work model allow flexibility
  • Opportunity to influence system and process improvements
  • Engagement in strategic finance projects
  • Exposure to high-growth environments
  • Collaboration with senior management and across departments
Full Job Description
A Private Equity backed ecommerce company in New York City is looking to hire an Assistant Controller.

Job Description:

Compensation : $ 160000

Job ID : 43861

Job Function:
  • Lead day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, month-end close, and account reconciliations
  • Own and improve the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
  • Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP
  • Partner with FP&A to support management reporting, cash flow forecasting, and board materials
  • Strengthen and document internal controls, policies, and accounting procedures to support scalability and audit readiness
  • Research and document technical accounting matters and ensure proper application of GAAP
  • Support tax compliance efforts and coordinate with external tax advisors
  • Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors; manage audit deliverables and timelines
  • Drive system and process improvements, including ERP implementation and AI initiatives
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to support new business initiatives, product launches, and operational changes
  • Ad hoc projects and strategic finance initiatives


Job Requirements:

Job Requirements:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting
  • CPA or equivalent required
  • 7-12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including management experience
  • Big Four experience strongly preferred
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP; experience with e-commerce, marketplace, or complex revenue recognition is a plus
  • Proven ability to improve processes, implement controls, and drive operational efficiency
  • Experience with ERP systems and accounting automation tools
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner across all levels of the organization
  • Experience working in a high-growth startup or scaling environment is a plus
  • Prior involvement in ERP implementations or system migrations is a plus

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