Associate Director of Accounting / Assistant Controller

Associate Director of Accounting / Assistant Controller

Confidential Client | Publicly Traded Technology Company
Location: Cambridge, MA
Schedule: Hybrid 2–3 days onsite per week
Compensation: 160-180K + bonus

Our client is seeking an experienced Associate Director of Accounting / Assistant Controller to join its growing finance organization. This is a key opportunity to join a publicly traded, privacy-driven technology company and have a meaningful impact across accounting operations, financial reporting, SEC reporting, SOX compliance, internal controls, and audit.

The ideal candidate has 6–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting, and thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
• Prepare and review SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, and 8-K
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Ensure accurate preparation of U.S. GAAP financial statements
• Maintain the general ledger and oversee day-to-day accounting operations
• Lead and support SOX compliance, including control documentation, testing, remediation, and enhancement
• Develop and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Partner with external auditors on annual audits and quarterly reviews
• Perform technical accounting research and assist with implementation of new accounting standards
• Review revenue recognition, accruals, prepaid and fixed assets, stock-based compensation, and equity transactions
• Support accounting for digital assets and related financial reporting
• Coordinate tax compliance with external advisors
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Treasury, Legal, Compliance, Investor Relations, and FP&A
• Analyze complex accounting transactions and prepare accounting memorandums
• Support cash management, treasury reconciliations, and banking relationships
• Participate in system implementations, special projects, and strategic finance initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 6–10 years of progressive accounting experience
• Public accounting experience required; Big Four or large regional firm preferred
• SOX compliance and internal controls experience required
• Experience working for a publicly traded company or auditing public company clients
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, and financial reporting
• Experience supporting 10-Q, 10-K, and 8-K filings
• Experience partnering with external auditors and internal audit teams
• Advanced knowledge of internal controls over financial reporting
• Advanced Excel and ERP experience
• Strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
• CPA preferred

Preferred Experience

• Technology, fintech, financial services, investment management, or digital assets
• Digital asset and/or blockchain accounting
• High-growth, publicly traded, or venture-backed companies

If you have a strong foundation in public accounting, SEC reporting, SOX, and internal controls and are looking to take on a broader leadership role within a growing public company, this could be an excellent opportunity.

Interested in learning more? Please reach out directly to Kyle Archer at karcher@daleyaa.com for additional details. 

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