Assistant Controller

At Similarweb, we are revolutionizing the way businesses interact with the digital world by revealing to them everything that happens online.

Our unique data and solutions empower over 6,000 customers globally, including industry giants such as Google, eBay, and Adidas. In 2021, we went public on the New York Stock Exchange, continuing to reach new heights. Come work alongside Similarwebbers who are bright, curious, practical, and good people.

Reporting directly to the US Controller, this role ensures accurate and efficient accounting operations and financials. The ideal candidate possesses a strong foundation in accounting principles with a keen eye for detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks.

• Operational Excellence – Lead the month‑end and quarter‑end close processes, ensuring all journal entries and accruals are posted with precision in Net Suite.
• Compliance & Controls – Maintain and evolve the internal control environment to ensure strict SOX compliance and adherence to corporate policies.
• Tax & Regulatory – Work with external and internal teams in preparation and review of federal, state, and local tax filings, registrations, and complex reporting requirements.
• Sales & Use Tax Management – Oversee the end‑to‑end sales tax compliance process, including monitoring economic nexus thresholds, filing sales tax returns, resolving state tax notices, handling complex sales tax inquiries, and overseeing the registration process.
• Audit Readiness – Lead the preparation for internal and external audits, ensuring proper documentation and compliance.
• Cross‑Functional Partnership – Collaborate with teams such as AP, Billing, HR, Legal, and FP&A to streamline workflows.
• Financial Integrity – Perform data analysis to identify and resolve discrepancies, research complex accounting issues, provide actionable insights and execute ad‑hoc projects.
• Revenue Recognition – Assist in the review of customer contracts and ensure revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 606.
• Process Improvement – Proactively identify inefficiencies in processes and implement automated solutions or workflow improvements.

• 3–5 years of progressive experience in accounting – public accounting/private industry mix is a plus.
• B.S. degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field – CPA a plus.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office products, with advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, IF statements).
• Problem‑solving abilities that look beyond the surface, digging into root causes and researching solutions.
• Proven ability to research accounting standards and complex issues and apply them to real‑world scenarios.
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet strict internal and external deadlines.

Benefits
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Base salary $80,000 – $105,000 for the Burlington, MA area, plus medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) plan, potential equity, employee stock purchase plan, paid sick and parental leave.

We are unable to sponsor visas at this time.

As set forth in Similarweb’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.