Asst. Controller

Spartan Race - Boston, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Boston, MA

Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries

About the position

The position involves overseeing the day-to-day global accounting operations, which includes managing the general ledger, inventory, fixed assets, intangible assets, accruals, intercompany transactions, debt, and equity. The role requires leading accurate and timely month-end close and reporting processes, including consolidation, FX revaluation and translation, journal entry review, flux analysis, reconciliation review, and financial reporting. Additionally, the candidate will manage, support, and develop the global accounting team while driving efficiency and automation to meet the demands of a high-growth business. Establishing, documenting, and enforcing proper accounting methods, policies, and principles company-wide is also a key responsibility. The role involves collaboration with other finance team members to develop and implement efficient accounting processes and controls, assisting the Controller and CFO with investor relations activities, and leading external audit preparations while liaising with auditors and tax preparers. Streamlining and optimizing financial processes through technology and best practices is essential, along with mentoring and developing the global accounting team and performing other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day global accounting operations including the general ledger, inventory, fixed assets, intangible assets, accruals, intercompany transactions, debt, and equity.
• Lead accurate and timely month-end close and reporting processes, including consolidation, FX revaluation and translation, journal entry review, flux analysis, reconciliation review and financial reporting.
• Manage, support, and develop the global accounting team while driving efficiency and automation to meet the demands of our high-growth business.
• Establish, document and enforce proper accounting methods, policies and principles company wide.
• Collaborate cross functionally including with other finance team members to develop, drive and implement efficient accounting processes and controls.
• Assist the Controller and CFO with investor relations activities, including preparing materials for audit committee and board meetings.
• Lead the external audit preparations and liaise with the Company's auditors, tax preparers and international statutory audit processes.
• Streamline and optimize financial processes, leveraging technology and best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Oversee, mentor and develop the global accounting team.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA certification preferred.
• Five to seven years of experience in accounting, with at least 3 years as an accounting manager or similar role.
• Knowledgeable of U.S. GAAP and familiarity with IFRS.
• Proficiency in accounting ERP systems (NetSuite and/or Oracle).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and solution-focused approach, driving processes and system solutions.
• Effective communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external business partners.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to mentor and develop a high-performing team.
• Ability to motivate and develop a team.