Hybrid Assistant Controller

at Five9

• Job title: Assistant Controller
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: $107,900 - $336,200 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, United States

About the role

• Assistant Controller at Five9 responsible for financial reporting and compliance with GAAP. Leading month-end close processes and managing GL teams for effective financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the reporting of accurate financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Prepare consolidation and monthly and quarterly fluxes.
• Manage aspects of the month-end close process, including reviewing journal entries and reconciliations and ensuring the general ledger is complete, accurate and closed timely and in accordance with internal and external reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with internal and financial accounting policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Manage and direct international subs, including oversight and review of annual statutory audits and tax compliance.
• Liaise with the external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits and coordinate preparation of audit schedules.
• Support and drive process improvement.
• Prepare ad hoc financial analyses as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA required.
• 7+ years’ experience in public accounting and/or equivalent industry experience
• Strong technical accounting skills and working knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• Experience working with internal and external auditors
• Experience managing and directing a team.
• Experience with NetSuite a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with high attention to details.
• Able to stay flexible and thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal daily direction to accomplish objectives.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and possesses a sense of urgency.
• Exercises sound judgement in decision-making situations.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage, beginning on the first day of employment. Five9 covers 100% of the employee portion of the health, dental and vision coverage and shares a high portion of the dependent cost.
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Basic Life Insurance
• 401k saving plan with employer matching.
• Access to an innovative mental health support platform that offers personalized care and resources in areas such as: therapy, coaching and self-guided mindfulness exercises for all covered employees and their covered dependents.
• Generous employee stock purchase plan.
• Paid Time Off, Company paid holidays, paid volunteer hours and 12 weeks paid parental leave.