Assistant Controller
External job listingat Handshake
Handshake is seeking an Assistant Controller to own general accounting, lead an AI-native close tool rollout, and integrate recent M&A activity.
Salary
Not provided
Location
San Francisco, United States
Employment type
Full time
Workplace
Not provided
Assistant Controller
San Francisco, United States
Job description
About the role
Handshake is seeking an Assistant Controller reporting to the Senior Director of Finance. The role owns general accounting, including month-end close, consolidation, and financial reporting, for a rapidly growing company. The initial focus includes rolling out a new AI-native close management tool and integrating recent M&A activity into close management and procure-to-pay.
Responsibilities
- Own month-end close, consolidation, and financial reporting, including treasury, foreign subsidiaries, and inter-company transactions, to maintain accurate, audit-ready records.
- Lead the rollout of a new AI-native close management tool and drive automation across NetSuite and the broader close process.
- Integrate recent M&A activity into accounting systems and structure, combining technical accounting work with operational transition.
Requirements
- Comfort operating in ambiguous, ever-changing environments and building processes where little exists today.
Key facts
- Reports to the Senior Director of Finance.
- Owns month-end close, consolidation, and financial reporting.
- The role includes treasury, foreign subsidiaries, and inter-company transactions.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Assistant Controller role involve?
It owns general accounting, including month-end close, consolidation, and financial reporting. The role also includes treasury, foreign subsidiaries, and inter-company transactions.
What are the initial priorities for the role?
The role will lead the rollout of a new AI-native close management tool and integrate recent M&A activity into close management and procure-to-pay.
What qualities would help someone thrive in this role?
The source says someone will thrive if they are comfortable operating in ambiguous, ever-changing environments and building process where little exists today.