Assistant Controller

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, including assigning work, setting priorities, conducting performance reviews, supporting career development, and fostering a high-performing, collaborative team environment
• Lead, develop, and coach a team of accounting professionals through regular feedback, annual performance reviews, and career development support
• Partner with the CFO on lender covenant compliance, cash forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis
• Champion the adoption of AI and automation tools to improve close accuracy, reporting efficiency, and overall team productivity

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• CPA required
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with 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
• Strong 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

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 automation; interest in applying technology to improve accounting workflows
• Experience with corporate income tax information gathering and filing coordination

ABOUT ACCELA

For nearly 20 years, Accela has been an industry leader in designing and delivering government software to improve efficiency, increase citizen engagement and enable the development of thriving communities. Today, citizens are savvy to how services should be delivered, and expect a consistently convenient, openly transparent view into their local government. While government agencies struggle to do more with less, our mission has never been more critical. Accela provides a robust, cloud-based platform of government software solutions that accelerate growth, efficiency, and transparency in communities of all sizes. From planning, to building, to service request management and more, Accela’s SaaS offerings level the playing field for small and medium governments and enable smaller agencies to leverage larger city technologies. Our open and flexible technology helps agencies address specific needs today, while ensuring they are well prepared for the emerging challenges of the future.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

Accela believes in developing and nurturing a workplace community where our differences are celebrated, and everyone feels a sense of psychological safety and belonging. Accela is committed to putting resources and attention towards evolving our practices, policies, and philosophies to enable diversity to thrive and to support equity in opportunity for everyone.

COMPENSATION AND WELL-BEING

The annual base salary range for this full-time position is $175,000-$200,000 (less applicable taxes). The actual annual base salary offered may be adjusted based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, location, education, skills, training, and experience. In addition to an annual base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus target. This is a discretionary bonus awarded based on company and individual goal achievement.

Accela’s U.S. team members will receive a generous benefits package consisting of options including flexible time off, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, family planning benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match, health savings account with company contributions, flexible spending account, life, accident, and disability coverage, business travel insurance, employee assistance programs, and other well-being benefits.

Accela is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and will respond to requests for job accommodations.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or based on disability, gender identity, and sexual orientation

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