Assistant Controller

Description We are looking for an Assistant Controller to support critical accounting operations for a growing technology business in San Francisco, California. This Long-term Contract position will lead key areas of inventory and operational accounting, helping ensure timely close activities, reliable financial reporting, and strong compliance practices. The role is well suited for a finance specialist who brings deep technical accounting knowledge and practical experience partnering with operations, supply chain, and manufacturing teams.

Responsibilities:

- Direct accounting activities related to inventory, cost tracking, and operational transactions to maintain accurate financial records.

- Manage month-end close processes, including account reconciliations, journal entries, and review of general ledger activity.

- Prepare and review financial reports that support internal decision-making and external reporting requirements.

- Strengthen and monitor accounting controls to promote compliance, accuracy, and consistency across reporting processes.

- Partner with supply chain, manufacturing, and operations stakeholders to resolve accounting issues and improve financial visibility.

- Oversee inventory valuation and cost accounting analyses, including transactions connected to revenue-related inventory activity.

- Support audit readiness by coordinating documentation, responding to inquiries, and assisting with financial statement audit requirements.

- Contribute to process improvements and accounting initiatives that help the organization scale effectively over time. Requirements

- Strong experience leading month-end close activities within a complex accounting environment.

- Solid knowledge of general ledger management, reconciliations, and financial reporting practices.

- Background supporting financial statement audits and maintaining audit-ready documentation.

- Understanding of DCAA-related requirements and compliance considerations.

- Demonstrated expertise in inventory accounting and operational accounting.

- Experience working in a technology, hardware, consumer electronics, SaaS-hardware, or manufacturing setting.

- Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal control standards.

- Ability to collaborate effectively across finance and operational teams in a fast-paced environment.

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