Assistant Controller

Job

What You'll Do

• Oversee monthly accounting close and drive process improvement in this area.
• Lead and manage the monthly accounting close process, driving continuous improvements in efficiency and accuracy.
• Establish and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets, ensure regulatory compliance, and mitigate fraud risk—particularly related to inter-company transactions, accounts payable, and credit card processing.
• Reconcile the balance sheet and key income statement accounts in the general ledger.
• Prepare consolidated trial balances across multiple entities for use in the preparation of audited financial statements.
• Apply advanced knowledge of consolidation and special purpose entity (SPE) accounting.
• Oversee and manage the external audit process, ensuring timely and accurate completion of audits across entities.
• Manage compliance with property, sales, and use tax obligations across various jurisdictions.
• Prepare and deliver financial reports for internal stakeholders, investors, and banking partners as required.
• Maintain expertise in partnership accounting and related reporting standards.
• Monitor and implement new accounting standards, ensuring timely compliance and integration into current practices.
• Manage and develop a team of 6–8 accounting professionals, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Oversee fixed asset management, including system implementation and reconciliation of asset records.
• Collaborate with the FP&A team to support quarterly forecasting processes.
• Partner with the Supply Chain team to coordinate inventory and cycle counts, reconciling results to the general ledger.
• Conduct technical research on complex accounting issues and prepare related documentation.
• Reconcile bank accounts and corporate credit card accounts on a regular basis.
• Work closely with external tax service providers on compliance, tax provisions, and filings.
• Support M&A and debt financing initiatives by providing key accounting insight and analysis.
• Collaborate with Tax, Legal, and Treasury teams on capitalizations, inter-company loans, cash settlements, and tax equity partner funding operations.
• Contribute to special accounting and finance-related projects as assigned.
• Ensure compliance with bank covenants and tax equity agreements, including timely submission of collateral and performance reporting.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives across the accounting and finance departments through system optimization and process refinement.
• Provide strategic support and assistance to Finance leadership as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by senior leadership.

Who You Are

• Demonstrates sound judgment and independent decision-making abilities.
• Highly detail-oriented with a strong work ethic and commitment to accuracy.
• Proven managerial experience within an accounting function, with effective team leadership skills.
• Hands-on and organized, with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Customer-focused with a genuine commitment to mentoring and developing team members.
• Skilled in account reconciliation and experienced in managing year-end audit processes.
• Proficiency in Sage Intacct and NetSuite is highly preferred.
• Advanced accounting knowledge supported by strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Solid understanding of and experience with state and local tax compliance filings.
• Willingness to contribute to special financial projects and initiatives as assigned by senior leadership.
• Exceptional attention to detail, complemented by excellent analytical abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Receptive to management guidance and constructive feedback, with a collaborative approach.
• Confident in working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Adept at identifying and driving corrective actions and process improvements.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of quality and performance.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities effectively.
• Possesses strong leadership, organizational, and team-building skills.

Experience You'll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related discipline; CPA certification strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience, with prior leadership or supervisory roles.
• Public accounting experience, ideally with a Big 4 or top-tier firm, is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, accounting standards, and financial regulations.
• Proven ability to manage complex problems, prioritize under pressure, and apply creative thinking to identify effective solutions.
• Proficient in financial reporting, analysis, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Experience with Google Suite and strong Excel skills required.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams.
• Willingness to complete all steps of the pre-employment screening process.

Work-Life and Culture

• Most of our roles offer the opportunity to work remotely
• If you are in the Seattle area, we offer a vibrant office space in the historic and beautiful Smith Tower, in the heart of Pioneer Square
• We prioritize applicants near one of our employee clusters and offer one or more local gatherings per year
• We provide outstanding benefits including family medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k) administration and $1k match per year and thoughtful paid time off
• We offer 12 weeks of paid parental leave to all FTE employees (birthing and non-birthing) after 1 year, and four-week paid sabbatical leave after four years
• We offer a competitive total compensation package that includes monthly health insurance premiums, bonuses and long-term stock options for every employee
• We love to lift each other up through company-wide slack channels such as #puppiesandpets, #omnidian-wellness, #praiseandbooms and #sustainablefuture
• We have affinity groups to help employees feel seen and supported, such as Rainbow Array, BIPOC, Thriving Survivors, Vets at Omnidian, Black Lights Matter and Neurospicy R Us
• We are a passionate, mission driven team that believes in collaboration, mutual respect and trust. For examples, come Discover our Story!

Grow with Us

• We mentor and invest in our employees and prioritize them for future opportunities. Check out ourInstagram reels to see a few career journey examples
• Internal candidates: Check out our advice on Internal Transfer: Job Application Process
• We’re a fast-growing startup, which means we’re constantly reinventing processes, adding new products, and asking people to use all of their skills and talents. That means there’s gonna be a lot of opportunities for you to grow, which also means you will likely be stretched in ways you’ve never experienced in a job before. If you are resilient, determined, and not afraid of a big challenge, come apply.