Assistant Controller, Samba TV

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required (or CPA-eligible with completion within 1 year)
• 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years in public accounting (Big 4 preferred)
• Strong technical GAAP knowledge with experience in SaaS/technology company accounting
• Proven experience managing month-end close and financial reporting processes
• Advanced Excel and Google Sheets skills and experience with modern ERP systems (NetSuite strongly preferred)
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Technical Excellence: Deep understanding of GAAP with ability to research and apply complex accounting guidance
• Leadership Mindset: Natural mentor who builds trust and develops team members
• Systems Thinking: Ability to design scalable processes that support rapid growth
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Excellent communication skills with ability to explain financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders
• Problem Solver: Proactive approach to identifying issues and implementing solutions
• Adaptability: Thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities
• Integrity: Uncompromising commitment to accuracy, ethics, and compliance
• Growth Mindset: Eager to learn new technologies and accounting practices

Desirable

• As Assistant Controller at Samba TV, you'll play a critical role in strengthening our financial operations and ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strategic financial insights as we scale
• You'll partner with cross-functional teams across our global operations and lead key accounting processes that drive business decisions
• Financial Reporting & Compliance:
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Lead the preparation of audit schedules, and external reporting requirements
• Manage technical accounting research and documentation for complex transactions
• Ensure compliance with SOX controls and internal accounting policies
• Manage state and federal tax return compliance
• Team Leadership & Development:
• Supervise and mentor accounting team members (2-4 direct reports), providing guidance on technical accounting matters
• Build scalable accounting processes and systems to support rapid company growth
• Collaborate with FP&A, Revenue Operations, Legal, and Business Development teams on deal structures and revenue recognition
• Partner with international teams in Hamburg, Warsaw, London, Taipei and Porto on consolidation and reporting
• Strategic Accounting Operations:
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives using NetSuite, FloQast, MineralTree and other systems as required
• Support M&A due diligence and integration activities as the company expands
• International expansion including evaluating internal solutions (currently utilizing an external provider)
• Technical Accounting & Special Projects:
• Analyze and implement new accounting standards (ASC 842, etc.)
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors
• Support budget and forecast processes with variance analysis
• Support special projects including system implementations, policy development, and process documentation
• Assist with cost allocations (departments, product lines, etc.)
• What Success Looks Like in This Role:
• Clean audits with minimal adjustments and efficient audit processes
• Timely and accurate financial closes (target: close within 5 business days)
• High-performing accounting team with low turnover and strong development pipeline
• Successful implementation of process improvements that increase efficiency by 20%+
• Trusted advisor status with business leaders on financial matters