This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Assistant Controller, People Leader based in the United States.
This role sits at the intersection of technical accounting excellence and people leadership within a fast-paced, high-growth advisory environment supporting venture-backed startups. The Assistant Controller will oversee a portfolio of client engagements while directly managing and developing a team of accounting professionals. The role combines hands-on operational accounting—owning month-end close, financial reporting, and technical accounting processes—with leadership responsibilities focused on coaching, performance management, and career development. You will partner closely with senior finance leaders and client stakeholders to deliver accurate, scalable financial operations for innovative companies. In parallel, you will help build strong internal teams, improve delivery processes, and drive consistency across engagements. This is a highly collaborative role requiring both strategic thinking and strong execution in dynamic, evolving environments.
This role requires a strong blend of technical accounting expertise, client service experience, and people leadership capability. The ideal candidate is both detail-oriented and strategically minded, with a proven ability to manage teams and deliver high-quality accounting outcomes in fast-moving environments.
Based on 1,209 disclosed HR salaries on RoleSuite, the role pays a median of $118K/year, with most offers between $90K and $162K (10th–90th percentile: $73K–$195K).
This posting lists $165K–$195K, above the $118K market median.
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