Top Assistant Controller Jobs in San Francisco Bay Area, CA

Leads the accounting function for a high-growth SaaS company, owning monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, external audits, internal controls, accounting policies, and IPO readiness. Manages and develops the accounting team, partners on technical accounting matters including ASC 606, ASC 350-40, and ASC 718, and drives financial systems, automation, and AI tooling improvements. Reports financial risks and close status to the Controller and CFO.

Manage day-to-day financial reporting, general ledger accuracy, month-end close, and client reporting for nonprofit clients. Coordinate project tasks, review balance sheets and account classifications, prepare reporting packages and work papers, and assist in managing accountants and developing best practices.

Leads accounting operations for two entities, including monthly and annual close, consolidated financial statements, reconciliations, intercompany billing, budgeting, forecasting, tax and licensing compliance, audit coordination, and internal controls. Supervises project accounting, accounts payable, and accounts receivable staff; supports accounting systems and process improvements; and explains job-cost results to operations and project managers. Requires expertise in job costing, WIP schedules, ASC 606, multi-entity consolidation, US GAAP, and financial reporting.

Oversee accounting operations, including revenue review, expense management, month-end close, reconciliations, financial statements, staff accountant supervision, audits, tax compliance, 1099 filings, and process improvements. Support FP&A with reporting and help implement new financial software while maintaining accurate and efficient financial processes.

The Assistant Controller owns month-end close, accounts receivable and collections, accounts payable, expense compliance, cash forecasting, and accounting process improvement. The role supports finance system implementations, documents standardized workflows, mentors accounting staff, and provides accurate financial analysis to leadership. It requires hands-on accounting experience, QuickBooks Online expertise, familiarity with AP or collections platforms, Google Workspace proficiency, and demonstrated use of Claude to improve finance workflows.

Own funding structure and SPV accounting, securitization transaction accounting, recurring close, reconciliations, trustee and investor reporting, financial statement support, and internal controls. Oversee treasury, payroll, and compensation accounting while partnering with cross-functional teams on audits, process improvements, automation, and finance operations scaling. The role requires strong US GAAP expertise, structured finance experience, and the ability to lead complex accounting initiatives.

Leads accounting operations, financial close, technical accounting, SEC reporting support, SOX 404 controls, audits, treasury activities, ERP transformation, process automation, and remote accounting team development. Requires CPA certification, extensive public accounting and public company experience, and expertise in U.S. GAAP, internal controls, audit readiness, and enterprise finance systems.

Oversee month-end and quarter-end close, technical accounting, audits, controls, financial reporting, and accounting systems. Lead process improvements and financial system optimization while ensuring GAAP compliance. Manage, mentor, and develop the accounting team; partner with the Controller on policy and audit readiness. The role also supports multi-entity accounting, system scalability, and special projects in a high-growth B2B SaaS environment.

Oversee global accounting operations, financial close, consolidated reporting, cost and manufacturing accounting, internal controls, audits, tax compliance, and NetSuite optimization. Lead the accounting team, improve processes through automation, and partner with FP&A, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to support financial transparency, scalability, and global expansion.

Assistant Controller will lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes; oversee general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, fixed assets, and expense reporting; ensure U.S. GAAP compliance; coordinate audits and tax requirements; improve accounting systems and processes; and supervise accounting staff or outsourced partners. The role supports financial reporting, internal controls, ERP enhancements, and operational scaling in a fast-growing SaaS environment.

Manage relationships with multiple venture capital and private equity clients while overseeing accounting workflows, reconciliations, journal entries, general ledgers, month-end close, investment records, financial statements, audits, and tax coordination. Review junior team members’ work, delegate tasks, provide coaching, and support complex accounting matters involving US GAAP, partnership accounting, and allocation waterfalls. Use Xero, FundPanel, and Excel to deliver accurate client reporting and investor correspondence.

Support the Business Unit Controller in accounting and FP&A: prepare monthly management reporting, budgets, forecasts, cash flow, SOX compliance and audits, analyze P&L and balance sheet drivers, manage transactional flows (O2C, P2P, MTO), and lead process improvements and staff development.

The Assistant Controller will oversee financial reporting, maintain internal controls, and automate accounting processes while partnering with the finance team and external auditors.

Lead audit processes for property and corporate financials, prepare consolidated schedules, manage general accounting (AP/AR, interim financials, grant billing), supervise accounting staff, drive systems integrations and process improvements, and review project legal/financial documents to determine allocations and fees.

Supports corporate accounting and financial operations, including general ledger, revenue recognition, billing, financial reporting, audits, tax, treasury, GAAP compliance, and internal controls. Partners across Finance, Sales, and Revenue Operations to improve order-to-cash processes and systems. Supports ERP enhancements, accounting policy implementation, process automation, M&A integrations, financial carve-outs, KPI development, and accounting team mentoring.

Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end close; maintain general ledger and reconciliations; apply U.S. GAAP; prepare financial statements; support audits; improve accounting processes through automation and systems integrations; mentor team and partner with cross-functional leaders.

Own day-to-day accounting operations including month-end close, reconciliations, financial statement preparation (U.S. GAAP), AP/AR, payroll support, cash management, audit/tax coordination, controls, budgeting/forecasting, and finance systems implementation to support a high-growth health-tech company.

Support the Senior Controller in managing the Finance Department, maintaining internal controls, preparing monthly and consolidated financial statements, reconciling ledgers and intercompany accounts, overseeing billing and tax filings, supervising the Accounting Manager, and leading audits, forecasts, and ad-hoc financial analysis and projects.

Provide hands-on bookkeeping and accounting support for a portfolio of clients. Work with a Portfolio Manager to perform day-to-day bookkeeping, communicate with clients, ensure accuracy and timeliness, flag issues, and collaborate with teammates to deliver consistent remote accounting services.