Fast Facts
We are looking for a detail-oriented Assistant Controller to lead our global finance team, ensuring the efficiency and integrity of our financial processes while mentoring a high-performing team.
Responsibilities: Manage global accounting operations including Billing, Collections, and Accounts Payable, drive process improvements, lead the operational close process, collaborate with regional controllers, support audits, and develop team capabilities.
Skills: Proficiency with large-scale ERP systems and advanced Excel, analytical and problem-solving skills, strong communication, and leadership abilities.
Qualifications: 8+ years of experience in public accounting or corporate financial reporting, strong knowledge of US GAAP, excellent leadership skills, operationally focused, and capable of working cross-functionally.
Location: This role is based in Lincoln or Omaha, with flexible work options available.
Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $100,000 - $150,000.
Your Role
We’re hiring an Assistant Controller to join our global finance team. Reporting directly to the Global Controller, you’ll be a crucial leader in ensuring the efficiency, accuracy, and integrity of our global financial processes. You’ll have direct oversight of our foundational accounting functions and partner closely with our regional controllers and corporate teams to maintain alignment and drive operational excellence as we grow.
As the Assistant Controller, you’ll:
- Lead our core operations. You'll directly manage and lead the global teams responsible for Billing, Collections, General Accounting, Revenue, Accounts Payable, and Travel & Expense (T&E), ensuring these functions run efficiently and in line with company policy.
- Drive process excellence. You’ll implement best practices, standardize processes, and use technology to enhance automation, data accuracy, and control. This includes developing, maintaining, and enforcing robust internal controls over all operational accounting activities. You’ll also partner with the Global Controller to ensure SOX compliance.
- Manage the global close. You’ll lead the operational close process, ensuring all sub-ledgers and reconciliations are completed accurately and on time to support the corporate close.
- Collaborate globally. You’ll act as a central point of contact for operational accounting, working closely with our Regional Controllers in APAC and EMEA to ensure alignment and consistency across all global billing, collections, and T&E processes.
- Support audits. You'll serve as a primary contact for both internal and external auditors for all operational accounting inquiries, preparing and providing detailed documentation and analysis.
- Mentor and develop. You’ll build, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous learning.
For this role, we're currently considering candidates who live within a commuting distance of our headquarters in Lincoln or office in Omaha. But with our flexible work policy, there aren't any current requirements for the number of days you come to the office
Must-Haves
- Experienced in a public company setting. You have eight or more years of experience in public accounting (ideally Big 4) and/or corporate financial reporting and technical accounting roles. Direct experience in a public company environment is essential, with a deep and proven understanding of internal controls and SOX compliance.
- An expert in financial standards. You have a strong knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting, and financial disclosure requirements.
- A natural leader. You have exceptional leadership and people management skills, with a track record of building and developing high-performing teams.
- Operationally focused. You have a strong operational and process improvement mindset, always seeking ways to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- A critical thinker. You possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficient with financial systems. You’re proficient with large-scale ERP systems (e.g., Workday, Workiva, Netsuite) and advanced Excel.
Nice-to-Haves
- CPA or equivalent certification. A CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or equivalent professional certification is highly preferred.
- International or M&A experience. You have experience with M&A accounting or international financial reporting.
- A values-aligned communicator. You possess excellent communication skills and can influence and manage stakeholders at all levels, demonstrating our value of Respectfully Blunt feedback when needed.
Our Role
- Champion work-life harmony. We’ll give you the flexibility you need in your work life (e.g., flexible vacation time, company-wide holidays and timeout (meeting-free) days, remote work options and more) so you can enjoy your personal life too.
- Guarantee autonomy. We have an open, honest culture and we trust our people from day one. Your team will support you, but you’ll own your work and have the agency to try new ideas.
- Encourage career growth. We’re lifelong learners who encourage professional development. We’ll give you tons of resources and opportunities to keep growing.
- Provide an environment to help you succeed. We've invested in our offices, designing incredible spaces with our employees in mind. But whether you’re at the office or working remotely, we’ll provide you the tech stack and hardware to do your best work.
- Support your mental and physical health. We care about our employees’ wellbeing. Our Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups and fitness partner Peerfit have you covered.
- Cover your medicalinsurance. We have multiple plans to pick from to ensure you’ll have the coverage you (and your dependents) want, including vision, dental, fertility healthcare and family forming benefits.
- Contribute to your 401(K). Yep, that’s free money. We’ll match up to 4% of your own contribution.
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