Assistant Controller

About Aiwyn

Aiwyn is the fastest-growing software company serving the accounting profession. Founded in 2020, we now work with 100+ of the largest CPA firms in the world. Our “Job to be done”: speed up cash flow, save Partner time, & deliver best-in-class client experiences. We do this by automating day-to-day firm operations with our Practice Automation solutions. Aiwyn is led by serial entrepreneurs with multiple exits and funded by a Top 10 fintech VC.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

Technical Accounting & Compliance

• Draft detailed accounting memos to address complex transactions and ensure compliance with GAAP and other applicable standards.
• Collaborate with auditors to support annual audits and prepare required documentation.

Process Design & Improvement

• Assist in designing and implementing new processes, workflows, and reconciliations to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to refine billing, accounts payable (AP), and accounts receivable (AR) processes.

AP, AR & Billing Oversight

• Monitor daily AP and AR activities, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
• Assist in responding to customer inquiries related to billing and payments.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and company policies for spend and collections.

Month-End Close Support

• Actively manage the close process to ensure month-end tasks are performed timely and accurately.
• Complete advanced reconciliations and journal entries as needed.
• Perform preliminary review of monthly close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies and provide recommendations for process enhancements.

Tax Compliance

• Oversee and ensure compliance with sales and use tax regulations, including maintaining accurate tax records, preparing filings, and managing exemptions.
• Assist the VP of Accounting in monitoring and managing franchise tax, income tax, and other applicable tax filings.
• Research and stay up-to-date on tax law changes and ensure proper implementation of necessary adjustments.
• Respond to tax authority inquiries or audits.

Team Collaboration & Leadership

• Support the VP of Accounting in mentoring and developing team members, providing training on new processes, and ensuring alignment with company goals.
• Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on financial matters.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in accounting, preferably with a mix of public accounting (Big 4 or mid-tier) and industry experience in a SaaS or technology company.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CPA candidate strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and technical accounting concepts.
• Experience drafting technical accounting memos and working with auditors.
• Proven ability to design and improve processes and reconciliations in a scaling environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite) is a plus.
• Excellent organizational, communication, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• The ability to travel occasionally for onsite Company meetings

Benefits and Perks

The big-picture value proposition of this role is simple: join us, and you'll be paid competitively to have freedom in solving worthwhile, challenging problems alongside other A-players at a fast-growing SaaS startup led by an experienced and successful co-founding team with industry experience. Other benefits include:

• Adventure travel stipend: You receive a $1,000 travel reimbursement on your work anniversary each year. We encourage our team to recharge and explore the world beyond their home office walls.
• Remote, work-from-anywhere culture
• Flexible PTO
• World Class health benefits: We believe in fostering flourishing teams by providing benefits beyond the usual standards.