Assistant Controller

Podium exists to help local businesses win. Using Podium, local businesses can simplify the way they communicate with their customers—from collecting payments to facilitating online reviews to launching marketing campaigns, and much more. Our work and focus on helping local businesses thrive has been recognized across the industry, including Forbes’ Next Billion Dollar Startups, Forbes’ Cloud 100, the Inc. 5000, and Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies. We look for people who are curious, creative and are willing to do the work to be a little better every day. We also embody our company values in all that we do, which always starts with being Customer Obsessed, followed by Be a Founder, Zero Drama, and Enjoy the Ride. Does that sound like you? As the Assistant Controller you will be responsible for owning and managing several month-end close and reporting processes. You will be expected to have a detailed understanding of relevant GAAP accounting standards related to your assigned accounts and processes, and will be the go-to expert in those areas. What you will be doing: Support and help manage the monthly, quarterly and year-end accounting close processes and preparation of financial statements in accordance with US GAAP Perform analytical procedures to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial information Assist in researching complex or unusual accounting transactions, and document the resulting accounting conclusions Assist in developing and implementing accounting policies and processes Develop and maintain a strong accounting team through training, mentoring, managing workloads, and fosterin g a positive work environment (potential opportunity to manage team members)  Own and drive process and system improvements within assigned processes Assist in managing the annual financial statement audit Provide support and explanations as needed to other departments and external auditors Assist with preparation of schedules for financial statement audit Conduct ad hoc financial/operational analysis as required Assist with other accounting/finance projects as necessary What you should have: Minimum of 5+ years accounting experience Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or similar CPA required Public accounting experience, preferred. Technical knowledge of relevant accounting standards for SaaS industry Experience with NetSuite a plus Strong aptitude and proficiency in Excel Excellent communication and organizational skills, both written and verbal Process oriented with an appreciation for financial controls Attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Eager, quick learner with strong teamwork spirit BENEFITS Open and transparent culture - Checkout this video to see what it’s like to work at Podium  Life insurance, long and short-term disability coverage Paid maternity and paternity leave Fertility Benefits Generous vacation time, plus three 4-day summer holiday weekends Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits 401k Plan Bi-annual swag drops with cool Podium gear and apparel  A stellar HQ (Utah) gym with local professional coaches and classes offered Onsite HQ (Utah) child care center, subsidized for employees Additional benefits for fully remote employees Podium is an equal opportunity employer. Podium provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status or veteran status.