Assistant Controller
Remote
Full Time
Finance and Accounting
Manager/Supervisor
Assistant Controller
US – Remote (Eastern Time Zone)
About Us
We are a dynamic, rapidly growing global company and the innovators of service-driven supply chain planning software. We help companies make better, faster supply chain decisions that reduce inventory, improve customer satisfaction, and deliver powerful financial results amid increasing complexity, product proliferation, and uncertainty.
Our solutions have been recognized by customers globally and analyst firms, such as Gartner, for our ability to support service and inventory trade-offs, while dramatically improving planner productivity. ToolsGroup has been successfully deployed worldwide in more than 44 countries, and we have one of the highest customer retention rates in our industry.
About the Role
We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Controller to support the Global Controller in overseeing Toolsgroup’s global accounting operations. The highly skilled and detail-oriented person will help lead and manage global revenue accounting under ASC 606, oversee commissions, ASC 842 lease accounting, ensure compliance with US GAAP and supervise the US accounting operations. This role is critical in maintaining the integrity of financial reporting and supporting strategic decision-making across the organization.
Main Responsibilities
Revenue Accounting (ASC 606):
US – Remote (Eastern Time Zone)
About Us
We are a dynamic, rapidly growing global company and the innovators of service-driven supply chain planning software. We help companies make better, faster supply chain decisions that reduce inventory, improve customer satisfaction, and deliver powerful financial results amid increasing complexity, product proliferation, and uncertainty.
Our solutions have been recognized by customers globally and analyst firms, such as Gartner, for our ability to support service and inventory trade-offs, while dramatically improving planner productivity. ToolsGroup has been successfully deployed worldwide in more than 44 countries, and we have one of the highest customer retention rates in our industry.
About the Role
We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Controller to support the Global Controller in overseeing Toolsgroup’s global accounting operations. The highly skilled and detail-oriented person will help lead and manage global revenue accounting under ASC 606, oversee commissions, ASC 842 lease accounting, ensure compliance with US GAAP and supervise the US accounting operations. This role is critical in maintaining the integrity of financial reporting and supporting strategic decision-making across the organization.
Main Responsibilities
Revenue Accounting (ASC 606):
- Lead global revenue recognition processes in accordance with ASC 606.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to review bookings and contracts.
- Ensure accurate and timely revenue reporting across all regions.
- Oversee accounting for commissions, including amortization schedules and compliance with relevant US GAAP accounting standards.
- Align with global accounting teams for statutory reporting of commissions while complying with US GAAP.
- Manage ASC 842 lease accounting globally, while maintaining statutory reporting capabilities.
- Support the Global Controller in ensuring all accounting practices and financial reporting comply with US GAAP while allowing for statutory reporting.
- Monitor changes in accounting standards and implement necessary updates.
- Supervise the US accounting team, providing guidance and support on day-to-day operations.
- Prepare, review and approve global journal entries and account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Manage government and tax reporting including direct and indirect taxes
- Assist with the implementation of new systems, tools, or automation to support the scaling of the accounting function.
- Create, update and manage the monthly close checklist.
- Manage the close process for US entities, ensuring deadlines are met and financials are accurate.
- Continuously improve the close process, striving to close faster and better.
- Design, maintain and enhance internal controls over financial reporting.
- Coordinate and support annual audit with external auditors, including review of audit schedules and responding to audit requests
- Prepare and review annual financial statements and supporting schedules.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including revenue recognition and US GAAP compliance.
- Experience in a global organization with multi-entity, multi-currency operations.
- Strong understanding of ASC 606 and prepaid commission accounting.
- Excellent knowledge of accounting and financial processes
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Prefer experience with NetSuite and advanced Excel skills.
- Ability to work across time zones and cultures.
- Strong problem-solving mindset and attention to detail.
- Our VISION: Unparalleled control over demand and supply to deliver certainty.
- Our PURPOSE: Problem Solvers Welcome.
- Our VALUES: Deliver the Goods – Have Deep Care – Find the Right Answer, Not the First Answer – Creativity That Endures – Brilliant But Not Loud.
Applying to this job the candidate consents that his/her data are treated by ToolsGroup in compliance with the GDPR n. 2016/679 GDPR and Transparency Document
U.S. applicant notice: This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. ToolsGroup is CCPA/CPRA compliant.
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