Assistant Controller

Summary

Join Rula as an Assistant Controller and oversee accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and process improvements. Manage a team of six, implement automation, and collaborate across departments. Streamline operations to reduce month-end close time and support major initiatives like implementing a new chart of accounts and procurement system. This role requires a fast-paced environment and a drive for efficiency. The position offers a remote work environment and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA required
• 12+ years of experience in accounting, including Big 4 public accounting and corporate experience in a high growth environment
• 4+ years of experience in a leadership capacity managing, mentoring, and overseeing performance of teams
• Expertise managing month-end and financial operations
• Proven proficiency spearheading systems and process improvement, including ERP and automation tools
• A strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and compliance requirements

Responsibilities

• Oversee Rula’s accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, process improvements, and a faster month-end close
• Manage a team of six individuals
• Implement automation and system enhancements
• Collaborate across Finance, Financial Operations, Procurement, and external partners
• Streamline operations, reducing the month-end close from eight to five days
• Support major initiatives like implementing a new chart of accounts and procurement system

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a high growth start-up or healthcare/technology industry
• Experience in a public company environment and/or preparing a company for IPO/readiness
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Skillfulness in implementing finance systems
• Strong project management experience, with an ability to drive change
• A proven expertise in navigating complex accounting issues with analytical prowess dynamic problem solving skills

Benefits

• 100% remote work environment
• Working hours to support a healthy work-life balance, ensuring you can meet both professional and personal commitments
• Attractive pay and benefits
• Full transparency of pay ranges regardless of where you live in the United States
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA/HSA
• 401(k) plan access
• Start saving for your future
• Generous time-off policies
• Including 2 company-wide shutdown weeks each year for self-care (for most employees)
• Paid parental leave
• Available for all parents, including birthing, non-birthing, adopting, and fostering
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Support for your mental and physical health
• New hire home office stipend
• Set up your workspace for success
• Quarterly department stipend
• Fund team-building activities or in-person gatherings
• Wellness events and lunch & learns
• Explore a variety of engaging topics
• Community and employee resource groups
• Participate in groups that celebrate employee identity and lived experiences, fostering a sense of community and belonging for all
• Discounted programs
• Fetch, SmartSpend, Ladder, SoFi