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LifeLoop is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead and scale the accounting organization as the company grows. This role drives operational excellence across monthly close, financial reporting, technical accounting, internal controls, accounting operations, and systems-enabled process improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Close & Reporting: Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes ensuring accuracy, completeness, and GAAP compliance. Prepare and review GAAP-compliant financial statements and reporting packages. Improve close rigor through analytical review procedures, variance analysis, consistent workflows, and clear ownership.
General Ledger & Accounting Operations: Oversee core accounting operations including general ledger, reconciliations, accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, inventory accounting, payroll accounting, accounts payable, billing and revenue recognition support, commissions, leases, and other recurring close activities. Ensure accurate recording, reconciliation, and strong documentation.
Technical Accounting & Policy: Serve as technical accounting leader on U.S. GAAP matters relevant to SaaS and technology environments, including ASC 606 revenue recognition, ASC 842 lease accounting, capitalized software, cloud computing arrangements, sales commissions, equity-based compensation, acquisitions, intercompany and transfer pricing matters, and complex non-recurring transactions. Maintain and improve accounting policies for consistency and practical application.
Internal Controls, Compliance & Audit: Strengthen internal control environment through scalable policies, procedures, documentation, and review controls. Support external audits and tax preparation. Proactively identify financial and compliance risks and recommend improvements.
Systems, Automation & Process Improvement: Lead initiatives to modernize accounting operations through AI-driven automation, system integrations, and improved data workflows. Identify manual steps that can be streamlined. Partner with Finance, IT, and business stakeholders to improve ERP functionality and support future-state accounting systems.
Analytical Procedures & Business Insight: Build stronger analytical review procedures across key financial statement areas. Improve variance analysis quality by connecting accounting results to business drivers, KPIs, budgets, forecasts, and operating trends. Provide financial insights supporting decision-making.
Cross-Functional Partnership: Partner with Finance, Engineering, Sales, People Operations, and other teams to support business initiatives and assess financial implications. Coordinate with FP&A on financial analysis, modeling, budgets, and forecasts. Support acquisition integration and strategic initiatives.
Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members through clear expectations, effective delegation, coaching, and high-quality execution. Establish documentation standards, clear process ownership, and ongoing training. Foster accountability, collaboration, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
Requirements:
- Strong U.S. GAAP expertise
- SaaS or technology company accounting experience
- Proven ability to improve accounting processes through automation, workflows, system integrations, and documentation
- Technical accounting knowledge in ASC 606, ASC 842, and related SaaS-specific accounting matters
- Experience leading accounting teams and developing team members
- Ability to balance strategic and hands-on work
