Assistant Controller

This is an in-office position at our Pleasant grove Utah HQ. Please apply only if you are in the area.

The Assistant Controller will be responsible for overseeing Alianza's USA operations, month end close and related financial reporting, ensuring compliance with US GAAP. They will be responsible for developing and implementing well-documented policies, internal controls and improving operating efficiencies. This is an outstanding opportunity for a finance professional with a proven track record of problem-solving and change management to join a high-growth, mission-driven SaaS organization.

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for timely completion of the month-end close procedures and financial statement review.

• Provide monthly financial statement variance analysis and reporting

• Provide accounting support to the Controller, ad hoc projects as required

• Liaise with internal and external audit for mid-year and year-end audit support

• Create PBC Audit schedules and samples, as requested by external auditors

• Redesign P2P process to establish and more robust internal controls while identifying inefficiencies and streamlining operations.

• Document P2P and other processes for cross training and audit compliance

• Establish an internal control framework and establish compliance with internal procedures and controls

• Assist in Netsuite ERP Implementation

• Identify, research, and document the Alianza's technical accounting transactions; work proactively with external auditors to drive timely closure of technical accounting matters

• Serve as a subject matter expert on US GAAP and GAAP reporting requirements

• Conduct technical accounting research on complex transactions and new accounting pronouncements, prepare and document accounting policy positions

• Evaluate business transactions for proper U.S. GAAP accounting treatment and prepare technical memorandums for significant and/or non-routine transactions

• Assist with financial due diligence, purchase price accounting, opening balance sheet auditing and integration of any future M&A transactions.

• Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to accurate and timely results.

• Oversee the USA transactional accounting team's daily operations

Required Experience/Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, MACC preferred

• CPA preferred

• NetSuite experience preferred

• 6+ years of working experience with at least 2+ years public accounting experience

• Thorough knowledge of US GAAP, strong technical writing skills and experience in the implementation and handling of complex US GAAP accounting matters with proven ability to research and clearly articulate and document complex technical accounting issues

• Ability to set and keep deadlines at a fast pace while still maintaining high-quality work

• Outstanding organizational and project management skills with extensive experience managing multiple complex assignments simultaneously

• High level of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive and proprietary information

• Possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including ability to articulate recommendations in a concise and timely manner