About the role

The Assistant Controller will be responsible for leading the accounting activities here at FourKites, a fast-growing technology company.  The primary responsibilities include managing monthly close, providing guidance on accounting treatment, defining accounting processes and procedures, evaluating and implementing accounting systems, and interacting with external auditors. The position reports to the CFO and will play a key role in building the Finance team at FourKites. This person will also be involved in monthly reporting and review of monthly results with cross-functional teams.

About you

• Lead monthly close with clearly defined responsibilities, processes and timelines
• Research and prepare whitepaper on revenue recognition or other complex accounting treatment
• Work with CFO to coordinate and interact with external auditors for annual audit
• Define accounting operational processes including AP, AR and Payroll accounting
• Work with external tax firms in preparation and timely filing of all required tax returns and other statutory filings with external firms
• Evaluate and implement accounting system and platform that will support significant business growth
• Establish and maintain policies and procedures pertaining to all aspects of accounting
• Conduct daily operational activities, including reviewing contracts, processing customer invoices and vendor billing, approving purchase requests etc.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent degrees; advanced accounting degree preferred, CPA required
• Strong technical accounting knowledge in revenue recognition for a Saas company
• Proficiency with QuickBooks, Intacct, adaptive planning or similar accounting and planning software
• Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills
• Proven ability to multitask and work well under pressure in a fast-paced team environment
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with an attention to detail
• Advanced MS Office skills – particularly Excel and PowerPoint

Qualifications

• CPA Required
• 7+ Years of work experience in public accounting or accounting/finance teams of a Saas company
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and experience of working with Auditors
• Experience in a startup environment or a technology company preferred
• Experience of leading monthly close and defining accounting processes and procedures