Director, Assistant Controller

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Enterprise Software, Biotechnology, Conversational AIIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with a CPA designation being mandatory. A minimum of 12 years of progressive accounting experience is required, including at least 5 years in a leadership role within a public company. Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting, and SOX compliance is essential, with experience in the SaaS or technology industry being a strong preference. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, leadership, team management, communication, and project management skills are necessary, along with the ability to succeed in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Responsibilities

The Director, Assistant Controller will lead and oversee global accounting operations, including general ledger, revenue recognition, accounts payable, payroll, consolidations, and intercompany accounting. This role involves managing monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting under US GAAP, and overseeing the preparation of SEC filings. Responsibilities include partnering with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and Legal, driving process improvements and internal controls, managing external auditor relationships, and ensuring SOX 404 compliance. The position also requires mentoring an accounting team, supporting technical accounting research for complex transactions, and advising leadership on accounting policies and risk management.

Skills

US GAAP

SEC filings

General Ledger

Revenue Recognition

Accounts Payable

Payroll

Consolidations

Intercompany Accounting

Financial Reporting

Audit

Compliance

Accounting Operations

Leadership

LivePerson

Digital customer engagement and communication tools

About LivePerson

LivePerson provides businesses with tools to engage with their customers through digital channels. Their main product, LiveEngage, facilitates real-time interactions via live chat, messaging, and AI-driven bots across various platforms like websites, mobile apps, and social media. LivePerson's subscription-based model allows clients to access a suite of tools, including APIs and SDKs, to manage customer interactions and analyze performance. Unlike competitors, LivePerson focuses on enhancing customer experience with features like "click to message" and "click to chat," which enable direct communication from digital platforms. The company's goal is to improve customer service and engagement for businesses, ultimately leading to increased sales and satisfaction.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

1995Year Founded

$40.5MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Consumer Software, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees