Associate Director of Accounting​/Assistant Controller

Associate Director of Accounting / Assistant Controller

Confidential Client | Publicly Traded Technology Company
Location: Cambridge, MA
Schedule: Hybrid 2-3 days onsite per week
Compensation: 160-180K+ bonus

Ourclient is seeking an experienced Associate Director of Accounting / Assistant Controller to join its growing finance organization. This is a key opportunity to join a publicly traded, privacy-driven technology company and have a meaningful impact across accounting operations, financial reporting, SEC reporting, SOX compliance, internal controls, and audit.

The ideal candidate has 6-10 years of progressive accounting experience
, including public accounting, and thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
• Prepare and review SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, and 8-K
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Ensure accurate preparation of U.S. GAAP financial statements
• Maintain the general ledger and oversee day-to-day accounting operations
• Lead and support SOX compliance
  , including control documentation, testing, remediation, and enhancement
• Develop and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Partner with external auditors on annual audits and quarterly reviews
• Perform technical accounting research and assist with implementation of new accounting standards
• Review revenue recognition, accruals, prepaid and fixed assets, stock-based compensation, and equity transactions
• Support accounting for digital assets and related financial reporting
• Coordinate tax compliance with external advisors
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Treasury, Legal, Compliance, Investor Relations, and FP&A
• Analyze complex accounting transactions and prepare accounting memorandums
• Support cash management, treasury reconciliations, and banking relationships
• Participate in system implementations, special projects, and strategic finance initiatives

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 6-10 years of progressive accounting experience
• Public accounting experience required
  ;
  Big Four or large regional firm preferred
• SOX compliance and internal controls experience required
• Experience working for a publicly traded company or auditing public company clients
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, and financial reporting
• Experience supporting 10-Q, 10-K, and 8-K filings
• Experience partnering with external auditors and internal audit teams
• Advanced knowledge of internal controls over financial reporting
• Advanced Excel and ERP experience
• Strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
• CPA preferred

• Technology, fintech, financial services, investment management, or digital assets
• Digital asset and/or blockchain accounting
• High-growth, publicly traded, or venture-backed companies

If you have a strong foundation in public accounting, SEC reporting, SOX, and internal controls and are looking to take on a broader leadership role within a growing public company, this could be an excellent opportunity.