Accela
AssistantController
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“Assistant Controller at Accela. Skills: financial reporting, close process management, team leadership, internal controls, NetSuite, US GAAP. oversees the monthly and quarterly close process. financial reporting”
What You'll Achieve.
integrity of financial operations; accurate, timely financial information that supports strategic decision-making; ensuring all modules are closed on time; consolidations are accurate; reconciliations are reviewed and approved within SLA; accuracy and adherence to approval controls; maintain spend controls; driving timely sign-off with no material audit adjustments; reduce risk and improve process efficiency; fostering a high-performing, collaborative team environment; improve close accuracy, reporting efficiency, and overall team productivity
Industry & Context.
identifying opportunities to reduce risk and improve process efficiency
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
CPA required, Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, at least 3 years in a people management role, Significant experience utilizing NetSuite in a multinational environment, Demonstrated expertise in international subsidiary accounting including cost-plus accounting, intercompany reconciliations, and consolidation accounting, Proven track record managing a full month, quarter, and year-end close process, working knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting standards, Experience managing external audit relationships from planning through sign-off, Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments
Nice to Have
Public accounting background (Big 4 or mid-tier firm), Experience managing a procurement process from purchase request approval through PO issuance, Experience using FloQast or a comparable close management platform, Familiarity with AI tools and process interest in applying technology to improve accounting workflows, Experience with corporate income tax information gathering and filing coordination
What You'll Do.
oversees the monthly and quarterly close process
tax compliance support
annual external audit
manages direct reports
leads and develops a team of accounting professionals
driving process improvement
Lead the full monthly
and annual close process in FloQast
Prepare and deliver monthly financial reporting packages
Oversee weekly accounts payable disbursements
Manage the company's procurement process
Support data gathering for federal
and international tax filings
Manage the annual financial statement audit end to end
Oversee international subsidiary accounting
Maintain and strengthen internal controls
Directly manage and develop accounting team members
and coach a team of accounting professionals
Partner with the CFO on lender covenant compliance
and ad hoc financial analysis
Champion the adoption of AI and automation tools
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
partnering closely with the Controller and senior leadership; partnering with department leaders; coordinating with external tax advisors; serving as the primary contact for external auditors; collaborate effectively across departments
Communication Scope
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to collaborate effectively across departments
Process & Methodology
managing a full month, quarter, and year-end close process, managing external audit relationships from planning through sign-off
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLE The Assistant Controller is a key leadership role within Accela's Finance team, responsible for the integrity of financial operations across a multinational environment. This position oversees the monthly and quarterly close process, financial reporting, accounts payable, procurement, tax compliance support, and the annual external audit. The Assistant Controller manages direct reports and leads and develops a team of accounting professionals, partnering closely with the Controller and senior leadership to deliver accurate, timely financial information that supports strategic decision-making. This role also plays an active part in driving process improvement, including the use of AI and automation tools. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES Lead the full monthly, quarterly, and annual close process in FloQast, ensuring all modules are closed on time, consolidations are accurate, and reconciliations are reviewed and approved within SLA Prepare and deliver monthly financial reporting packages including the CFO review deck, bank and lender reporting files, and cash forecast Oversee weekly accounts payable disbursements, ensuring accuracy and adherence to approval controls Manage the company's procurement process from purchase request approval through PO issuance, partnering with department leaders to maintain spend controls Support data gathering for federal, state, local, and international tax filings (including K-1s, property tax, and extensions), coordinating with external tax advisors Manage the annual financial statement audit end to end, serving as the primary contact for external auditors and driving timely sign-off with no material audit adjustments Oversee international subsidiary accounting including cost-plus accounting, intercompany reconciliations, and multi-entity consolidations Maintain and strengthen internal controls, identifying opportunities to reduce risk and improve process efficiency Directly manage and develop accounting team members, includi
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