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Assistant Controller

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Offer summary

Qualifications:

CPA and/or public accounting certification, Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, Technical knowledge of US GAAP.

Key responsabilities:

  • Lead the monthly accounting close process
  • Train and mentor SaaS software-focused accounting team
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GovOS SME https://govos.com/
201 - 500 Employees
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Job description

Who We Are

GovOS is a leading provider of transaction and compliance software for state and local governments to streamline property, licensing, and tax interactions with businesses and citizens. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, GovOS serves more than 800 government agencies across the United States. With the company’s secure suite of cloud-based solutions, governments can maximize revenue, increase compliance, reduce costs, and meet constituent demand for modern, self-service transaction and payment services.

Across the country, local governments are working hard to improve the lives of their citizens, as well as their own employees. We are 100% invested in providing governments with innovative solutions and industry-leading services that will help them deliver impactful change in their communities. Government agencies have been winning awards with us for almost 20 years now. We have the highest customer retention rates in our industry because no one works harder than we do to ensure our customers’ success.

Our Mission Statement

To enable state and local governments to modernize their citizens and business transactions through innovative SaaS solutions and seamless payments.

The Assistant Controller will be detailed orient, with strong analytical and technical accounting skills, leading a 5-day month-end close cycle. They will drive automation into the accounting function to scale with our growing business. Reporting to the VP Controller, this position is responsible for ensuring the integrity of accounting operations by reviewing all balance sheet reconciliations, perform monthly analysis on expense and revenue trends and provide process recommendations that drive efficiency and accuracy in the accounting operation. The successful candidate has senior-level revenue experience, with experience building efficient revenue processes. Someone who can be a strong mentor and coach to the team but enjoys rolling up their sleeves. With your prior experience working in high‐growth environments and scaling accounting workflows, you will take the lead helping to build and shape the accounting team and processes for future growth.  

Role & Responsibilities   

  • Lead the monthly accounting close process, resulting in a 5-day month end close. 
  • Scale revenue processes that drive efficiency in the order to cash cycle.   
  • Train, and mentor SaaS software focused accounting team and oversee their growth and development. 
  • Provide technical guidance on transactions and business activities including revenue recognition (ASC606) and lead the implementation of new accounting standards.  
  • Support FP&A in providing monthly statements and ad‐hoc reports as needed. 
  • Ad hoc tasks as requested.   
  • Other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications  

  • CPA and/or public accounting   
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance   
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience managing a team, preferably in a high-growth SaaS software environment   
  • Technical knowledge of US GAAP   
  • Strong ERP systems experience and process mindset with building scale and speed (NetSuite is a huge plus)   
  • Experience working in Private Equity owned enterprises preferred but not required   
  • Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships in a remote team environment   
  • Exceptional attention to detail   
  • Strong analytical, problem‐solving and organization skills   
  • Flexibility and resourcefulness to succeed in a fast‐growing environment   
  • Propensity to automate processes for efficiency and data integrity   
  • Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, including strong excel skills over large amounts of data (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables and Charts)   

Compensation & Benefits  

  • $120,000 - $130,00 annual base + 10% annual bonus 
  • Remote Opportunities (Some state restrictions – see below) 
  • Leadership and career development opportunities  
  • Competitive insurance (medical, dental, vision, and voluntary life & disability)  
  • Mental health benefits  
  • 401(k) plan with company match  
  • Paid holidays  
  • Flexible PTO - no accruals  
  • Generous paid parental leave  
  • Monthly work from home stipend  

While we are a remote organization we do have restrictions in a few states: Unfortunately, we cannot hire in these select locations: Arizona, Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin

The pay range above represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position and may change in the future. Actual pay may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including but not limited to work experience and performance.

GovOS, Inc. (“GovOS”) provides this California Privacy Notice (“Notice”) to describe its privacy practices with respect to its collection of Personal Information as required under the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”). GovOS’s CCPA-specific policies can be found at https://govos.com/privacy-policy/ and should be carefully reviewed prior to providing any Personal Information. This Notice applies only to job applicants and candidates for employment who reside in the State of California (“Consumers”) and from whom GovOS collects “Personal Information” (as defined in the CCPA). GovOS provides you with this Notice because under the CCPA, California residents who are job applicants qualify as "Consumers.”

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Experience

Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Analytical Skills
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication
  • Resourcefulness
  • Detail Oriented
  • Physical Flexibility

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