Assistant Controller (Remote US)

Directive Consulting is the leading B2B performance marketing agency that delivers real revenuenot just leads.

We use Customer Generation (a marketing methodology developed by us) to cut through the noise. Forget MQLswere here to drive pipeline fuel SQLs and scale brands that are serious about growth. From Paid Media and SEO to CRO RevOps and Go-To-Market Strategy we build marketing engines that win in SaaS and across B2B industries.

We move fast. We think boldly. We are elite. We hire people who challenge the status quo and push campaigns past whats expected - sparking demand for bold innovative brands. If you live for performance love solving hard problems and want your work to actually mean something youll fit right in.

But heres the fun partwe dont just deliver results; were shaping the future of marketing. Ready to build something that breaks the mold

About The Role

Were a fast-growing company looking for an Assistant Controller to help shape how our finance function scales. Reporting directly to the CFO youll oversee core accounting operations lead financial reporting and drive automation and process improvements that fuel our growth. This is a high-impact role where youll work cross-functionally to provide insights into performance manage team members and leave your mark on how we build for the future.

What Youll Do:

Oversee the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions ensuring accurate and timely processing of disbursements client billing activities and overall cash management

Own the monthly revenue recognition process and related reporting

Maintain integrity of the general ledger by overseeing weekly postings journal entries and account reconciliations; review and approve balance sheet schedules to ensure completeness and accuracy.

Manage month-end and quarter-end close processes including preparation and review of account reconciliations accruals prepaids fixed assets quarterly tax estimates and debt schedules

Lead preparation of financial statements management reporting and variance analysis to provide insight into financial performance

Supervise compliance-related filings (e.g. 1099s business registrations sales/use tax other periodic filings)

Support payroll processing through review of deductions benefits and reconciliation of payroll-related accounts

Monitor vendor relationships including contract compliance W-9 collection and timely payment execution

Ensure adherence to internal controls accounting standards policies and procedures; recommend and implement process improvements for efficiency and scalability

Provide support for client audits tax preparation and other external reviews

Collaboratively work with department leaders to understand financial performance

Manage ad hoc projects related to financial systems process automation M&A activities data analysis and integration initiatives as directed by CFO

Collaborate with HR on new hire onboarding payroll system administration and employee-related financial processes

Mentor and manage junior accounting team member(s) helping develop technical skills ensuring accuracy in their work and fostering professional growth

What Youll Bring:

Bachelors degree or equivalent in Accounting

5 years experience in relevant professional experience in general corporate accounting experience in service-based company preferred

Public accounting or Audit experience is a plus

Experience or familiarity with GAAP accounting and monthly closing processes

Ability to drive process improvements in efficiency & effectiveness

Experience with NetSuite & proficiency in excel required experience with Datarails is a plus.

• Exposure to automation tools and use of AI within Finance/Accounting disciplines

Proven and measurable success in organizational skills and ability to adhere to timelines

Meticulous attention to detail is crucial for ensuring the accuracy of financial records

Takes initiative and responsibility to be self-motivated

Equal parts competitive and curious; youre a true problem solver

Ability to communicate effectively with team members upper management and external partners as well as to supervise and guide accounting staff

Ability to organize prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously and operate with a sense of urgency for high priority items

Strong ability to analyze financial data identify discrepancies and make informed predictions

What We Offer:

• We have a set living wage at Directive; The annual base salary range for this position based in the United States is $110000- $140000 USD with potential for bonus eligibility. This salary range is an estimate and the actual salary may vary based on Directives compensation practices job related skills and depth of experience.

• Medical dental vision plans disability and life insurance coverage for you and your family that fit your lifestyle

  • Including a 100% employer-paid plan for you and a 50% employer contribution for your dependents (US CAD MX)

• Benefits to Support the Whole Person:

  • Mental - Access to certified therapists through Spring Health membership to Headspace

  • Physical - Physical therapy through Omada thousands of Aaptiv virtual workouts complimentary One Medical membership for primary and virtual care

  • Time Off - Unlimited PTO (2-week minimum) Paid Company Holidays Your Birthday Off End of Year Recharge (Closed December 24 - January 1) Paid Parental Leave

  • Financial - Traditional and Roth 401(k) with a 3% company match

  • Bonus - Annual bonus based on tenure which scales in total amount over time

  • Annual Company-wide Retreat

Work Environment Requirements

As a remote-first company youll have the ability to work from your home office. For some positions as posted we will accommodate global opportunities where we have established businesses including Canada Mexico and the UK. For global locations you must have established and current work authorization and permanently reside in that country.

This role has the opportunity to operate 100% virtually from your home office. We primarily collaborate with our colleagues through virtual meetings (Zoom) and this role you will be required to operate a laptop computer (PC or Mac available) computer software platforms and other office productivity tools as necessary. Due to the nature of this role you must be able to remain stationary for extended periods must be able to observe and interpret written and/or verbal communication must have reliable internet access and a professional background.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

If you require reasonable accommodations in completing this application interviewing completing any pre-employment testing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process direct your inquiries to

Additional Information

At Directive one of our core values is People First. Were committed to fostering a more diverse and inclusive culture in the digital landscape. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status.

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