Assistant Controller

Zip is the AI platform for enterprise procurement — built for humans and agents working together. By orchestrating procurement across teams, tools, and suppliers with the help of AI agents, companies can secure the resources they need to innovate faster than ever before.
The world’s most influential enterprises trust Zip, including T-Mobile, OpenAI, AMD, Mars, Dollar Tree, and more. Together they’ve saved over $8 billion and processed over $500 billion in spend. Zip’s team includes product leaders from Apple, Airbnb, and Meta, as well as former procurement leaders from United Health, Sanofi, MGM Resorts, Discover, and NASA.
Backed by Adams Street, Alkeon, BOND, CRV, DST, Tiger Global, and Y Combinator, Zip has raised $371 million, most recently at a $2.2 billion valuation and has been recognized by Forbes Fintech 50, Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies, Inc. Best in Business, and LinkedIn Top Startups.

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically proficient Assistant Controller to join our team. You'll own corporate accounting, technical accounting, and financial reporting while actively transforming how our accounting function operates by leveraging AI to eliminate manual work, surface insights faster, and build processes that scale with Zip's pace.

This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone excited to build, elevate, and modernize a high-performing accounting organization in a dynamic, fast-scaling environment.

• Own and manage the accounting close process to public company timelines, delivering accurate and timely financial reporting.

• Responsible for GL (close/consolidations), Payroll, Financial Reporting, and Technical Accounting.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a scalable, high-performing team accounting organization, providing guidance and support in their day-to-day responsibilities

• Implement and continuously improve best-in-class practices and operational competencies

• Drive the preparation and review of detailed fluctuation analyses, identifying trends, anomalies, and potential risks and opportunities

• Manage external audit and advisory interactions for your areas, including PBC execution and issue resolution.

• Partner with Strategic Finance/FP&A to deliver clear narrative on actuals vs. budget/forecast and improve forecast-to-close connectivity.

• Develop and maintain policies to ensure accurate accounting, financial reporting and reliable internal controls; ensure financial integrity through strong controls.

• Assist with the preparation and review of the monthly CFO/CAO reporting packages

• Contribute to broader finance transformation initiatives, including system enhancements, standardization, and designing scalable operating models using an AI-first approach.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership roles in high-growth environments

• Deep technical expertise in U.S. GAAP, with strong judgment in complex accounting areas.

• Experience using AI tools; whether for research, reporting, or workflow automation.

• Exceptional ability to interact, communicate, and present complex revenue topics clearly to key cross- functional teams and executive leadership

• Ability to multitask and maintain organization in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Proven ability to independently drive complex projects under ambiguity and deliver results.

The salary range for this role is $246,500-$304,500. The salary for this position is determined based on a variety of job-related factors that may include location, relevant experience, education, or particular skills and expertise.

At Zip, we’re committed to providing our employees with everything they need to do their best work.

• 📈 Start-up equity

• 🦷 Full health, vision & dental coverage

• 🍽️ Catered lunches & dinners for SF employees

• 🚍 Commuter benefit

• 🚠 Team building events & happy hours

• 🌴 Flexible PTO

• 💻 Apple equipment plus home office budget

• 💸 401k plan

We're looking to hire Zipsters and that means hiring people who take ownership, communicate openly, have an underdog mindset, and are excited to increase the pace of innovation for every business in the world. We encourage all candidates to apply even if your experience doesn't exactly match up to our job description. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workspace where everyone (regardless of age, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and more) feels like they belong. We look forward to hearing from you!