Assistant Controller - Saas At Govos ( Teleworking )
Posted 2025-06-13Now hiring at GovOs for a Assistant Controller - Saas! Based in Remote, this role is available for an immediate start. Key to this role is your expertise in Technical knowledge of US GAAP. A salary of $120k - $125k per Year is offered.
Who We Are
GovOS is a leading provider of transaction and compliance software for state and local governments to streamline property, licensing, and tax interactions with businesses and citizens. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, GovOS serves more than 800 government agencies across the United States. With the companyâs secure suite of cloud-based solutions, governments can maximize revenue, increase compliance, reduce costs, and meet constituent demand for modern, self-service transaction and payment services.
Across the country, local governments are working hard to improve the lives of their citizens, as well as their own employees. We are 100% invested in providing governments with innovative solutions and industry-leading services that will help them deliver impactful change in their communities. Government agencies have been winning awards with us for almost 20 years now. We have the highest customer retention rates in our industry because no one works harder than we do to ensure our customersâ success.
Our Mission Statement
To enable state and local governments to modernize their citizens and business transactions through innovative SaaS solutions and seamless payments.
The Assistant Controller will be detailed orient, with strong analytical andâ¯technical accounting skills, leading a 5-day month-end close cycle. They will drive automation into the accounting function toâ¯scale with our growing business. Reporting to the VP Controller, this position is responsible forâ¯ensuring the integrity of accounting operations by reviewing all balance sheet reconciliations, perform monthly analysis on expense and revenue trends and provide process recommendations that drive efficiency and accuracy in the accounting operation. The successful candidate has senior-level revenue experience, with experience building efficient revenue processes. Someone who can be a strong mentor and coach to the team but enjoysâ¯rolling up their sleeves. With your prior experience working in highâgrowthâ¯environments and scaling accounting workflows, you will take the lead helping to build and shape theâ¯accounting team and processes for future growth.â¯Â
⯠Role & Responsibilitiesâ¯â¯Â
- Lead the monthly accounting close process, resulting in a 5-day month end close.Â
- Scale revenue processes that drive efficiency in the order to cash cycle.  Â
- Train, and mentor SaaS software focused accounting team and oversee their growth andâ¯development.Â
- Provide technical guidance on transactions and business activities including revenue recognition (ASC606) and lead the implementation of new accounting standards.â¯Â
- Support FP&A in providing monthly statements and adâhoc reports as needed.Â
- Ad hoc tasks as requested.â¯â¯Â
- Other duties as assigned.Â
Minimum Qualificationsâ¯Â
- CPA and/or public accountingâ¯â¯Â
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Financeâ¯â¯Â
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience managing a team, preferably in a high-growth SaaS softwareâ¯environmentâ¯â¯Â
- Technical knowledge of US GAAPâ¯â¯Â
- Strong ERP systems experience and process mindset with building scale and speed (NetSuite is aâ¯huge plus)â¯â¯Â
- Experience working in Private Equity owned enterprises preferred but not requiredâ¯â¯Â
- Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships in a remote team environmentâ¯â¯Â
- Exceptional attention to detailâ¯â¯Â
- Strong analytical, problemâsolving and organization skillsâ¯â¯Â
- Flexibility and resourcefulness to succeed in a fastâgrowing environmentâ¯â¯Â
- Propensity to automate processes for efficiency and data integrityâ¯â¯Â
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, including strong excel skills over large amounts of data (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables and Charts)â¯â¯Â
Compensation & Benefitsâ¯Â
- $120,000 - $125,00 annual baseâ¯+ annual bonusÂ
- Remote Opportunities (Some state restrictions â see below)Â
- Leadership and career development opportunitiesâ¯Â
- Competitive insurance (medical, dental, vision, and voluntary life & disability)â¯Â
- Mental health benefitsâ¯Â
- 401(k) plan with company matchâ¯Â
- Paid holidaysâ¯Â
- Flexible PTO - no accrualsâ¯Â
- Generous paid parental leaveâ¯Â
- Monthly work from home stipendâ¯Â
While we are a remote organization we do have restrictions in a few states: Unfortunately, we cannot hire in these select locations: Arizona, Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin
The pay range above represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position and may change in the future. Actual pay may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including but not limited to work experience and performance.
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