Assistant Controller Job at Digital Media Solutions

Job Description

The Assistant Controller is a senior operational finance leader responsible for running, modernizing and continuously improving the company’s accounting operations and financial reporting processes. This role owns financial statement preparation, close execution, general ledger integrity and transactional accounting, while serving as a key partner across the business to improve financial data quality, process efficiency and scalability. The Assistant Controller plays a critical role in turning finance transformation strategy into execution, leveraging automation, systems and emerging AI-enabled tools to improve productivity while improving the reliability and accuracy of financial reporting. Operating in a private equity-backed, middle-market technology environment, this role requires a hands-on leader who combines technical accounting strength with an operational mindset and a bias toward simplification and continuous improvement.

Job Responsibility

Own and manage the monthly, quarterly and year-end close process, including close calendar, dependencies and financial reporting deliverables
Review and approve journal entries, accruals, reconciliations and supporting documentation
Ensure timely, accurate and repeatable close outcomes with clear ownership and accountability
Maintain rigorous balance sheet integrity through standardized reconciliation and review processes
Proactively identify and resolve close issues, data gaps and process breakdowns
Lead and develop the general ledger function, driving improvement in general ledger processes through automation, systems integration and improved upstream data and transaction flows, resulting in faster closes and higher quality of data and financial reporting and analysis
Set clear expectations for quality, timeliness and documentation standards
Establish scalable operating rhythms, checklists and review frameworks
Partner with the Controller to evolve team structure, roles and capabilities as the business scales
Foster a culture of ownership, continuous improvement and operational excellence
Drive modernization of accounting processes by reducing manual work, rework and downstream corrections
Leverage ERP functionality (NetSuite) and automation tools to streamline close activities and improve data accuracy
Partner with Finance Systems, IT and FP&A to improve data flows between upstream systems and the general ledger
Actively evaluate and pilot automation and AI-enabled tools to increase efficiency and insight across the accounting function
Document and standardize processes to support scalability, audit readiness and team resilience
Partner closely with FP&A, RevOps, Sales, Product, HR and Operations to ensure clean, timely and accurate financial inputs, clear ownership of data and assumptions, and alignment between operational activity and financial reporting
Help embed accounting and control considerations upstream in business processes
Serve as a key point of contact for operational finance questions and issue resolution
Translate accounting requirements into practical, business-friendly processes
Support external audits by preparing schedules, managing PBC requests and coordinating internal responses
Execute and maintain internal controls through consistent application and documentation
Draft technical accounting research and memos for review by the Corporate Controller
Ensure accounting documentation and support meet audit and compliance standards
Identify control gaps or risks and escalate appropriately

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
CPA or CPA candidate strongly preferred
7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and industry
Strong hands-on experience with monthly close, GL accounting and reconciliations
Solid understanding of US GAAP and ability to research and document accounting positions
Advanced proficiency in Excel and accounting systems (NetSuite preferred)
Demonstrated experience improving accounting processes through automation and technology
Ability to operate cross-functionally and communicate effectively with business partners
Detail-oriented, execution-focused and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment

What we offer

Medical, dental, vision insurance
Wellness and mental health benefits
Tax-Advantaged healthcare accounts
Financial and income protection benefits (life insurance, short-term disability, 401(k)
Paid time off (PTO), holidays and sick time off
Remote worker assistance for wellness and home office

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