Assistant Controller

3 days ago

🌺 Hawaii – Remote

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🎰 Nevada – Remote

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🌺 Hawaii – Remote 🎰 Nevada – Remote 🌶️ New Mexico – Remote 🏈 Ohio – Remote 🌲 Oregon – Remote ⚔️ Virginia – Remote ⛰️ West Virginia – Remote

💵 $147k - $199k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🔴 Lead

⛔️ Financial Controller

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Shippo

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API • eCommerce • Logistics

Shippo is a shipping software company that provides a comprehensive platform for e-commerce businesses to manage their shipping needs. With integrations for over 40 global carriers and numerous store platforms, Shippo offers small businesses and developers the tools to ship efficiently and at scale. Their offerings include a shipping API, address validation, tracking, insurance, and label creation, all with an emphasis on cost savings and seamless integration. Shippo is designed to simplify the logistics workflow for enterprises, marketplaces, and 3PLs, providing developer-friendly documentation and strong customer support.

201 - 500 employees

Founded 2013

🔌 API

🛍️ eCommerce

📋 Description

• Lead operational accounting functions including payroll accounting, benefits, 401(k) accounting and administration, equity administration, accounts payable, expense reimbursements, and operating expense accounting • Own the month-end close for assigned areas, ensuring accurate, timely, and GAAP-compliant reporting • Develop and maintain accounting policies, documentation, reconciliations, and review procedures across operational areas, with a focus on ensuring timely high-risk account reconciliations • Coordinate with external tax advisors to support corporate tax compliance and audit inquiries • Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and system enhancements to strengthen accounting workflows • Lead and mentor a high-performing operational accounting team, creating clarity around ownership, expectations, and development paths • Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, Legal, and department leaders to ensure aligned budgeting, spend visibility, and operational accuracy

🎯 Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with increasing leadership responsibilities • Strong experience across operational accounting areas (e.g., payroll, benefits, equity, AP and operating expenses, and tax) • Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP and operational accounting best practices, CPA strongly preferred • Experience using Ramp for AP, expense management, and corporate card administration. Experience using Ramp for procurement management a plus • Experience with Netsuite or comparable ERP systems • Demonstrated ability to build scalable accounting processes in a high-growth environment • Strong communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively across teams • Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop accounting professionals at multiple levels • Nice to have: Experience in SaaS, fintech, or marketplace businesses • Nice to have: Experience owning external audits and facilitating tax preparation • Nice to have: Familiarity with equity administration platforms and payroll systems • Nice to have: Background working in distributed or remote-first teams

🏖️ Benefits

• Healthcare coverage for medical, dental, and vision (90% on average covered by the company, incl. dependents). Pets coverage is also available! • Take-as-much-as-you-need vacation policy & flexible working • Shippo will contribute money into a Health Savings Account (HSA) on your behalf. $500 individually and $1,000 for family. • Shippo Pays 100% of the Following Benefits for Employees: Guardian Basic Life and AD&D, Guardian Short Term Disability, Guardian Long Term Disability, Guardian Employee Assistance Program • One week-long company wide winter shutdown • 3 Volunteer Days Off (VTOs) • WFH stipend to set up your home office • Charity donation match up to $100 • Dedicated programs, coaching, tools, and resources for your professional and career growth as well as an individual learning stipend for your personal and focused growth • Fun team in person time through our Shippos Everywhere program which includes regular team and company off-sites throughout the year as well as local Shippos gatherings