Assistant Financial Controller

Clinically AI

. Own monthly, quarterly, and year-end close, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in GAAP-based accounting for SaaS, including revenue recognition and financial statement preparation. Proficient in managing AP and AR operations, forecasting, and building internal controls to support scalable finance processes.

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GAAP Accounting ExpertiseRevenue Recognition (ASC 606)Strong QuickBooks ExperienceAdvanced Excel and Google Sheets SkillsSaaS Financial Management

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Hard Skills

Journal EntriesAccrualsReconciliationsFinancial Statement PreparationForecasting ModelsVariance ExplanationsBilling Automation WorkflowsCash Flow ManagementVendor ManagementAudit Preparation

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

StripeQuickBooks OnlineRevenue Recognition Automation ToolsGoogle SheetsExcel

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA

Industry Keywords

SaaSRecurring-RevenueFinancial Due DiligenceSOC 2Audit-Ready

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own monthly, quarterly, and year-end close, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
Maintain accurate GAAP financials, including P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and supporting schedules
Run Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable end-to-end, including vendor onboarding, approvals, payment runs, invoicing, collections, and aging management
Maintain operational understanding of Stripe activity and ensure it flows correctly into accounting systems and reconciles during close
Own SaaS revenue recognition, including performance obligation assessment and treatment of discounts and multi-year agreements
Manage revenue recognition automation tools and vendors and review outputs for accuracy
Build forecasting models and reporting rhythms for visibility into cash, runway, and operating performance
Provide variance explanations to leadership
Build and improve internal controls, approval workflows, and accounting policies
Coordinate with the CPA firm and external tax, payroll, and audit-support partners to remain audit-ready
Build clean, repeatable finance processes and strengthen the finance backbone as the company scales

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in SaaS or recurring-revenue businesses
Deep understanding of GAAP-based accounting for SaaS, including revenue recognition (ASC 606)
Direct ownership of AP and AR operations, including invoicing, collections, and vendor management
Strong working knowledge of Stripe (payments, refunds, disputes, fees, payouts) and how it ties to financial reporting
Strong QuickBooks experience (QuickBooks Online preferred) with full GL ownership
Experience managing revenue recognition automation tools/vendors and validating outputs for accuracy
Strong forecasting skills, including cash forecasting and burn/runway visibility
Advanced Excel and Google Sheets capabilities (models, schedules, reconciliations, roll-forwards)
CPA and/or public accounting background preferred
Experience improving or implementing billing and finance automation workflows preferred
Experience preparing for or supporting audits, SOC 2 evidence requests, and enterprise customer financial due diligence preferred
Experience scaling finance at a high-growth startup preferred
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Willing to undergo a background check in accordance with local law/regulations
Comfortable working in a hybrid setting
Currently located in San Diego, CA, or open to relocation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based bonus
Competitive compensation
Performance-based incentives
Healthcare coverage
Flexible time off