Director, Assistant Controller

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Living our values everyday results in our team-first culture and enables us to innovate, grow, and thrive while enjoying the journey together.
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Position Overview The Assistant Controller will report directly to the Controller and will be responsible for performing various general accounting functions, such as applying general principles of accounting, reviewing and analyzing financial information, and preparing financial reports, along with ensuring SOX compliance.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing International and GL teams as well as being a valued individual contributor.
Additionally, this role will develop staff through hands-on training and contribute to the team effort through mentoring and motivating employees to work and collaborate to meet goals while fulfilling their job responsibilities and obligations.
An ideal candidate will be responsive, self-directed, and a team leader who has a desire to grow in a challenging, fast-paced environment.
Location: This role is hybrid.
3 days a week (M, W, TH) in office is required.
Key Job Responsibilities Manage the reporting of accurate financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Prepare consolidation and monthly and quarterly fluxes.
Oversee aspects of the month-end close process, including reviewing journal entries and reconciliations and ensuring the general ledger is complete, accurate and closed timely and in accordance with internal and external reporting requirements.
Ensure all employees comply with internal and financial accounting policies and procedures.
Establish cross-functional partnerships with other departments to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
Manage and direct international subsidiaries, including oversight and review of annual statutory audits and tax compliance.
Liaise with external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits and coordinate the preparation of audit schedules.
Drive and implement process improvement.
Prepare ad hoc financial analyses as needed.
Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Requirements Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) in Accounting or Finance required.
CPA required.
7+ years' experience in public accounting and/or equivalent industry experience Strong technical accounting skills and working knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
Experience working with internal and external auditors.
Experience managing and directing a team.
Experience with NetSuite a plus.
Excellent interpersonal skills with high attention to details.
Able to stay flexible and thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
Ability to work independently with minimal daily direction to accomplish objectives.
Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and possesses a sense of urgency.
Exercises sound judgement in decision-making situations.
#LI-CM1 #LI-hybrid As part of our continued commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Five9 supports pay transparency during the entire recruitment process.
Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate including, but not limited to: skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location.
The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the job across the United States.
Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation package during your hiring process.
Additionally, the total compensation package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, stock, and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans.
Our total reward package also includes: Health, dental, and vision coverage, beginning on the first day of employment.
Five9 covers 100% of the employee portion of the health, dental and vision coverage and shares a high portion of the dependent cost.
We also offer Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance, and a 401k saving plan with employer matching.
Access to an innovative mental health support platform that offers personalized care and resources in areas such as: therapy, coaching and self-guided mindfulness exercises for all covered employees and their covered dependents.
Generous employee stock purchase plan.
Paid Time Off, Company paid holidays, paid volunteer hours and 12 weeks paid parental leave.
All compensation and benefits are subject to the requirements and restrictions set forth in the applicable plan documents and any written agreements between the parties.
The US base salary range for this role is below.
$132,500—$264,800 USD Five9 embraces diversity and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
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