Assistant Controller

at  Assent

SUMMARY

Assent is the leading solution for supply chain sustainability tailored for the world’s top-tier, sustainability-driven manufacturers. Hidden risks riddle supply chains, many of which weren’t built with sustainability in mind. That’s where we step in. With insights from experts, Assent is the tool manufacturers trust for comprehensive sustainability.
We’ve grown from $5 million to $85 million ARR in just six years. With our recent $350 million funding led by Vista Equity Partners, we’re poised for even greater expansion and are on the lookout for outstanding team members.
Being a Certified B Corporation, we don’t just advocate for sustainability – we live it. This certification underscores our commitment to environmental, social, and governance excellence. At Assent, your work will directly amplify transparency, sustainability, and fair practices worldwide.

HYBRID WORK MODEL

At Assent, we proudly embrace a remote-first work model, valuing the flexibility and autonomy it provides our team. We also acknowledge the intangible benefits of occasional in-person workdays. For team members situated within 50 kms/31 miles of our five global offices in Ottawa, Eldoret, Penang, Columbus, and Amsterdam, you can expect to come into the office one day a week. Similarly, those near our co-working spaces in Nairobi and Toronto are encouraged to work onsite once a month.
Job Description

The Assistant Controller will have a wide range of financial operation duties all of which are in the spirit of supporting the smooth operation of Assent’s Finance department. The Assistant Controller will play a crucial role in managing our company’s financial and accounting operations. Your expertise will support our financial reporting, ensure compliance with accounting standards, strengthen internal control and assist in strategic financial planning. You will work closely with the Controller and the rest of the Finance team to maintain accurate accounting records and publish reports to key internal and external stakeholders.

• Assist with the month-end, quarter end and year-end close process
• Run revenue recognition and perform monthly revenue analysis and investigate variances and discrepancies
• Review and approve operational transactions posted by the Finance team
• Perform account reconciliations on a timely basis (monthly or quarterly depending on the account)
• Participate in training, supporting and developing Finance team staff
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
• Review and approve commission payments and participate in the development of commission plans
• Support the annual and statutory audits as well as the tax requirements of the consolidated entity and its subsidiaries
• Establish and maintain accounting policies, procedures and systems to ensure timely and accurate reporting
• Assist with internal financial reporting and reporting to the Board of Directors and Investors
• Provide assistance to the Controller, VP, Finance and CFO with comprehensive analysis, forecasting and decision support as needed
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Follow guidance set out by corporate security policies and standards;
• Ensure departmental security processes and procedures are followed where applicable.
• Be familiar with corporate security policies and support the information security function to protect both information systems and corporate assets from undue risk.

Qualifications
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4-5 years of overall combined accounting and finance experience

• A CPA designation or CPA eligible
• In depth knowledge of financial, ERP and integrated accounting/ business systems
• Strong knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) specifically related to Revenue Recognition and Share-based Payments
• SaaS company, Public company or private equity backed company experience considered an asset
• Knowledge of Netsuite considered an asset
• Advanced MS Excel (Pivot tables, lookups, macros)
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Google Docs, and Google Sheets
• You are adaptable, flexible and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• You are a team player and have superb interpersonal skills

Additional Information

• Assist with the month-end, quarter end and year-end close process
• Run revenue recognition and perform monthly revenue analysis and investigate variances and discrepancies
• Review and approve operational transactions posted by the Finance team
• Perform account reconciliations on a timely basis (monthly or quarterly depending on the account)
• Participate in training, supporting and developing Finance team staff
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
• Review and approve commission payments and participate in the development of commission plans
• Support the annual and statutory audits as well as the tax requirements of the consolidated entity and its subsidiaries
• Establish and maintain accounting policies, procedures and systems to ensure timely and accurate reporting
• Assist with internal financial reporting and reporting to the Board of Directors and Investors
• Provide assistance to the Controller, VP, Finance and CFO with comprehensive analysis, forecasting and decision support as needed
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Follow guidance set out by corporate security policies and standards;
• Ensure departmental security processes and procedures are followed where applicable.
• Be familiar with corporate security policies and support the information security function to protect both information systems and corporate assets from undue risk