Assistant Controller (9 month contract)

<h2><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">About the Role</span></h2><div><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">As an Assistant Controller at FreshBooks, you will oversee essential accounting functions while guiding a specialized Finance team. You will be tasked with enhancing the efficiency of our financial workflows and refining the systems that support our accounting practices. By managing the month-end close cycle, you will guarantee that all financial reporting is both precise and delivered on schedule. This role requires a balance of deep technical proficiency and strong leadership to implement scalable processes that keep pace with our company’s expansion.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">NOTE: This role can be worked remotely from the above location.</span></div><div><br></div><h2><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">What You'll Do</span></h2><ul><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">Lead and oversee the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP.</span></li><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals, including setting objectives and providing performance feedback.</span></li><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">Establish, maintain, and recommend improvements for operational accounting procedures and internal controls to enhance efficiency.</span></li><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements.</span></li><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">Optimize and scale the use of NetSuite through new features, integrations, and automation.</span></li><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">Collaborate cross-functionally with operations and technology teams to resolve issues and support business initiatives.</span></li><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">Support external auditors and tax advisors, and assist leadership with cash management, budgeting, and forecasting.</span></li></ul><div><br></div><h2><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">What You'll Bring</span></h2><ul><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required</span></li><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">5+ years of accounting experience, including team supervision and month-end close responsibilities</span></li><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">Strong understanding of GAAP and internal accounting best practices</span></li><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">Experience with NetSuite required</span></li><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">Demonstrated ability to manage complex reconciliations and journal entries</span></li><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">Strong Excel skills and general systems-savvy</span></li><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with strong attention to detail</span></li></ul><div><br></div><h2><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">You'll Stand Out If You Have</span></h2><ul><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">Experience with system integrations or automation</span></li><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">Capability to make independent decisions and recommend process improvements</span></li><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">An eagerness to positively contribute to a collaborative, values-driven culture</span></li></ul><div><span style="background-color: transparent;"><span class="ql-cursor"></span></span></div><div>#LI-SR1 #LI-Remote</div><div><br></div>

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