Assistant Controller
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Our mission at Duolingo is to develop the best education in the world and make it universally available. Its a big mission and thats where you come in!
At Duolingo youll join a team that cares about educating our users experimenting with big ideas making factbased decisions and finding innovative solutions to complex problems. Youll have limitless learning opportunities and daily collaborations with worldclass minds while doing work thats both meaningful and fun.
Join our lifechanging mission to develop education for our half a billion (and growing! learners around the world.
About the role...
Duolingo is looking for a highly motivated experienced and dynamic Assistant Controller to help scale a bestinclass accounting organization. Reporting to the Corporate Controller this role will oversee accounting operations ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and support strategic financial initiatives.
To be successful in this role the candidate should have deep expertise in US GAAP strong leadership skills and the ability to collaborate across teams. Success in this role requires adaptability in a fastpaced environment and a commitment to excellence.
This position is based in Pittsburgh PA and reports to the Corporate Controller.
You will...
- Support all aspects of controllership partnering closely with the Corporate Controller and collaborating with crossfunctional teams.
- Lead and develop core accounting team fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
- Oversee daytoday accounting operations including monthend close reconciliations and financial reporting.
- Champion automation and efficiency across the Accounting team to scale with the companys growth bringing a fresh perspective on what bestinclass looks like.
- Manage internal and external auditor relationships to facilitate the completion of audit procedures in a timely and efficient manner.
- Partner with other departments including FP&A Tax and Legal to support business initiatives and ensure seamless collaboration on close activities and financial reporting and ensure alignment with financial reporting goals.
- Ensure compliance with SOX controls and internal policies maintaining strong governance and documentation.
You have...
- Proven leadership experience with a track record of mentoring and developing accounting teams.
- Experience in highgrowth environments with the ability to adapt and optimize processes.
- Ability to navigate complex accounting issues applying strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
- Strong collaboration skills working effectively across finance legal and business teams.
- Excellent organizational and project management abilities balancing multiple priorities under deadlines.
Exceptional candidates will have...
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- CPA or equivalent qualification.
- Over 10 years of relevant accounting experience including work in a large complex industry organization.
- Experience managing and developing teams.
- Experience working in a public company and/or a Big 4 accounting firm.
- Proficiency in NetSuite Blackline and Zip.
- Familiarity with Google Workspace.
- Experience in a fastpaced tech startup.
- A strong Duolingo streak!
Take a peek at how we care for our employees holistic wellbeing with our benefitshere.
We will do everything we can within reason to make sure that your interview takes place in an environment that fairly and accurately assesses your skills. If you need assistance or accommodation please contact.
Duolingo is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race religion color national origin gender (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
By applying for this position your data will be processed as per theDuolingo Applicant Privacy Notice.
We post a multilevel salary range for all of our roles.
This is not inclusive of the rest of our awesome portfolio that includes equity compensation and worldclass benefits. Our salary ranges are the same for all US locations. Your recruiter can share more details about the range for a specific level during the hiring process. The actual salary within the range is determined by many factors including but not limited to skills experience education and internal equity.
Take a peek at how we care for our employees holistic wellbeing with our benefitshere.
We will do everything we can within reason to make sure that your interview takes place in an environment that fairly and accurately assesses your skills. If you need assistance or accommodation please contact.
Duolingo is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race religion color national origin gender (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
By applying for this position your data will be processed as per theDuolingo Applicant Privacy Notice.
Employment Type
Full Time
