Assistant Controller

About the Role

1. Financial Oversight & Process Improvement The Assistant Controller plays a key role in overseeing financial reporting, month-end close, financial operations, and compliance while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency. They help implement best practices, streamline accounting processes, and ensure financial accuracy.

2. Strategic Support & Cross-Functional Collaboration Beyond accounting operations, the Assistant Controller supports financial planning, internal controls, and audit readiness. They collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide insights that drive business decisions and support company growth.

3. Systems & Automation A crucial part of the role is enhancing financial systems and automation to reduce manual work and improve scalability. This includes evaluating and implementing tools that optimize accounts receivable, accounts payable, reporting, and reconciliation processes.

About the Team

1. Hardworking & Detail-Oriented The team operates with a strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy, especially given the heavy focus on accounting activities. Despite a high workload, they ensure financial processes run smoothly and efficiently.

2. Process-Driven but Evolving With many manual processes and workflows that need revisiting, the team is constantly working to improve and streamline operations. There’s a focus on building scalable systems while balancing day-to-day financial responsibilities.

3. Collaborative & Resilient Given the workload and challenges, the team is adaptable, supportive, collaborative and solution-oriented. They work together to solve problems, keep things moving forward, and ensure finance remains a strong foundation for the company.

What You’ll Do

Within 3 months, you will:

Familiarize yourself with existing accounting processes, reporting, and systems. Take full ownership of month-end close, reconciliations, MoM and YoY analysis, and reporting. Supervise bookkeeping activities to ensure accuracy and efficiency. Identify process gaps and automation opportunities to improve workflow.

Within 6 months, you will:

Conduct a General Ledger (GL) Plan Review to ensure accuracy, consistency, and scalability. Support financial reporting and analysis, providing key insights for decision-making. Assist People Ops with payroll, ensuring: Accurate GL entries for payroll transactions, Review of salary changes, bonuses, and deductions for correctness, Reconciliation of payroll liabilities (taxes, benefits, withholdings), Preparation of payroll-related financial reports for transparency and compliance.

Identify, design and implement company's internal controls policies.

Within 9 months, you will:

Take full ownership of financial operations, driving efficiency and ensuring compliance. Lead the assessment, design, and transition to a more robust ERP system for improved scalability and reporting. Collaborate closely with FP&A to deliver strategic insights that support business decisions. Guide the finance team’s shift from a transaction-focused role to a strategic, value-driven function. Oversee the execution of audits, tax compliance and regulatory requirements, ensuring a smooth and compliant process.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, audits, financial operations, and reporting.

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting standards. Background in SaaS industry is a plus, but not mandatory (must know about revenue recognition, deferred revenue).

• Experience with ERP systems (QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, or similar).

• Hands-on and proactiveness approach to tackling challenges and ensuring smooth financial operations.

• Strong focus on automation, databases and reducing manual work in accounting operations.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset to ensure accuracy and compliance.

• Experience collaborating with FP&A teams to align accounting with strategic goals.

• Ability to map, design, and implement process improvements for efficiency.

Please note that this role may evolve as our business needs change, so we appreciate your flexibility and adaptability.

What’s In It For You?

• Remote Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom of remote work from anywhere, balancing life and career seamlessly.

• Unforgettable Off-Sites: Twice a year, bond with colleagues in exciting destinations, fostering teamwork and fresh ideas.

• Paid Time Off and National Holidays: Enjoy 20 PTO days yearly and the National Holidays for relaxation and rejuvenation.

• Stock Options: Joining us means having a stake in our success, so you'll receive stock options as part of your compensation package.

• Home Office Setup: Create your ideal workspace with a dedicated budget for home office essentials.

• Work Trip Budget: Grow personally and professionally with a budget for work-related trips and co-working.

About Us

Clutch is a revolutionary vertical SaaS company, proudly backed by Andreessen Horowitz (A16z), aimed at revolutionizing the way Credit Unions engage and change the lives of their members. As a champion of financial well-being, we address the urgent need for affordable lending solutions in an era where the average American grapples with over $155,000 in household debt.  Unlike traditional financial institutions, Clutch develops software to turn Credit Unions into FinTech lenders and leverage their balance sheets to responsibly lend to over 130M Americans. Our mission extends beyond mere financial transactions; we strive to fundamentally enhance the way credit unions interact with their members. By integrating cutting-edge technologies and user-centric designs, we help credit unions provide seamless digital experiences that are on par with leading tech companies. This approach not only preserves but revitalizes the longstanding tradition of community and member-focused service inherent to credit unions.

Please note: This position is offered on a contractor basis. Applicants must have the necessary documentation and authorization to work in the country where the job is located. Clutch cannot provide sponsorship or assist with obtaining work permits for this role.