Controller – Client Accounting Advisory Services

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🕒 August 4

🏄 California – Remote

🏄 California – Remote

💵 $140k - $155k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

⛔️ Financial Controller

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Ascend Group

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1001 - 5000 employees

📦 Logistics

📣 Marketing

💳 Fintech

💰 $150M Series C on 2021-09

Logistics • Marketing • Fintech

Ascend Group is a leading regional online business in Southeast Asia, focused on creating life opportunities for all through innovative digital services and infrastructure. The organization encompasses several brands including Ascend Money, a fintech company providing financial services, Ascend Commerce, a prominent e-commerce operator, and True Internet Data Center, a cloud service provider. Additionally, Ascend Bit is dedicated to developing blockchain solutions, propelling businesses towards digital transformation and growth in the digital economy.

📋 Description

• Own full-cycle monthly close and financial statement preparation for a portfolio of clients, functioning as their embedded Controller • Set and enforce the close calendar, resolve issues threatening timely delivery, and lead recurring month-end review meetings with clients • Serve as the primary point of accountability for client, staff, and partner communication and follow-through • Design and implement internal control frameworks tailored to each client, identifying and remediating weaknesses • Lead clients through financial statement audits and ensure accurate, audit-ready year-end close and account analysis • Own client budgeting processes, monitor actuals against plan, and advise leadership on variances and corrective action • Provide advisory and technical expertise across tax service delivery, purchase accounting including M&A transaction support, and payroll advisory including payroll tax compliance and research • Recruit, train, and develop staff and seniors • Contribute to departmental strategy and high-level decision-making as the practice grows

🎯 Requirements

• 5+ years accounting/finance leadership experience in public accounting, industry, or a combination of both • 2+ years of experience training and supervising staff • Licensed and currently active CPA • Prior experience working with clients across multiple industries, including manufacturing, nonprofit organizations, and SaaS companies • Proficiency across multiple accounting platforms including QuickBooks Online, Bill.com, NetSuite, and similar tools • BA/BS degree in accounting or equivalent from an accredited university • Ability to work in a demanding, deadline-driven environment independently or within a team • Master’s degree in accounting or equivalent is preferred • Prior CAAS background is preferred • Experience building and growing an offshore team is preferred

🏖️ Benefits

• Flexible PTO • Excellent Voluntary Insurance Options • 401(k) Matching • Discretionary Bonus • Commitment to Professional Development • Tuition reimbursement for advanced education • Meaningful work that makes a difference in our clients' lives • Work-life balance • Career flexibility • Comprehensive benefits package supporting well-being, health, and ongoing professional growth