Director, Assistant Controller

Cart.com

. Lead corporate accounting, financial reporting, technical accounting, internal controls, and monthly close activities .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • United States, MexicoLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in corporate accounting, financial reporting, and U.S. GAAP compliance, with a strong focus on improving close processes and internal controls. Proven ability to lead teams, manage complex accounting issues, and integrate automation into financial workflows.

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Active CPA10+ Years Accounting ExperienceU.S. GAAP KnowledgeAccounting Leadership ExperienceFinancial Reporting Expertise

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingTechnical AccountingInternal ControlsJournal EntriesReconciliationsAccrualsFinancial AnalysisClose Process ManagementAudit CoordinationM&A Accounting

Soft Skills

Team DevelopmentProblem SolvingCommunicationCollaborationLeadership

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business CentralNetSuiteAlteryxPower BIERP Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Active CPA

Industry Keywords

Public AccountingPrivate EquityECommerceLogisticsSaaSFinancial SystemsAudit RequirementsFinancial Reporting RiskComplex TransactionsAutomation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead corporate accounting, financial reporting, technical accounting, internal controls, and monthly close activities
Provide oversight for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close
Review complex journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, financial analyses, and supporting schedules
Establish ownership, timelines, and review standards across the close process
Identify and resolve accounting issues affecting reporting accuracy or close timelines
Improve close processes for accuracy, accountability, efficiency, and scalability
Develop team members and establish performance expectations
Lead preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting deliverables
Ensure financial statements and supporting schedules comply with U.S. GAAP
Analyze balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow results
Partner with FP&A and Finance leadership on financial results and accounting impacts
Research and apply U.S. GAAP to complex transactions, contracts, business models, and strategic initiatives
Review technical accounting memoranda and maintain accounting policies
Partner with Legal, Treasury, Tax, Revenue Accounting, FP&A, and business leaders on accounting implications
Support accounting for ASC 606, ASC 842, ASC 718, debt, equity, internally developed software, and ASC 805 business combinations
Lead external audit activities and coordinate audit deliverables, documentation, schedules, and responses
Strengthen internal controls over financial reporting and support audit readiness
Identify financial reporting and control risks
Improve accounting systems, reconciliations, reporting workflows, and data quality
Partner with IT and stakeholders on ERP and accounting technology enhancements
Use automation, analytics, and AI-enabled tools to increase productivity while maintaining controls
Partner with Finance, FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Legal, Operations, and other business functions
Provide accounting guidance for new initiatives and complex transactions
Support M&A diligence, purchase accounting, and integration activities
Translate complex accounting topics into practical recommendations
Support the SVP Controller on strategic initiatives and Finance transformation

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of progressive accounting experience spanning public accounting and corporate accounting
Big Four or national public accounting firm experience
5+ years of accounting leadership experience, including responsibility for developing and managing accounting professionals
Active CPA
Experience in a private equity-backed or similarly high-growth organization
Strong knowledge and practical application of U.S. GAAP
Experience successfully integrating AI and automation into Finance or Accounting workflows
Demonstrated experience leading or significantly contributing to monthly, quarterly, and annual close and financial reporting processes
Significant experience working directly with external auditors
Experience researching and documenting complex technical accounting conclusions
Strong understanding of internal controls, audit requirements, and financial reporting risk
Experience operating in a complex, multi-entity, multi-location, or rapidly scaling organization
Strong Excel and financial systems proficiency
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a closely related field
Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States
Cart.com does not intend to hire candidates who need current or future sponsorship through non-immigrant visa categories
Nice-to-have experience in eCommerce, logistics, fulfillment, technology, SaaS, or transaction-intensive businesses
Nice-to-have experience with M&A, purchase accounting, integrations, or organizational restructuring
Nice-to-have experience supporting public-company-level reporting and control requirements
Nice-to-have experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, NetSuite, Alteryx, Power BI, or comparable platforms

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer
Inclusive work environment
Remote work arrangement
Opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact