Assistant Controller

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Fully Remote

Description

The Assistant Controller is a senior operational finance leader responsible for running, modernizing and continuously improving the company’s accounting operations and financial reporting processes.

This role owns financial statement preparation, close execution, general ledger integrity and transactional accounting, while serving as a key partner across the business to improve financial data quality, process efficiency and scalability. The Assistant Controller plays a critical role in turning finance transformation strategy into execution, leveraging automation, systems and emerging AI-enabled tools to improve productivity while improving the reliability and accuracy of financial reporting.

Operating in a private equity-backed, middle-market technology environment, this role requires a hands-on leader who combines technical accounting strength with an operational mindset and a bias toward simplification and continuous improvement.

Compensation Overview: The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $155,000-$175,000. Actual compensation may vary based on work experience, education and skill level.  

Key Responsibilities:

Close Execution & Financial Operations:

• Own and manage the monthly, quarterly and year-end close process, including close calendar, dependencies and financial reporting deliverables.
• Review and approve journal entries, accruals, reconciliations and supporting documentation.
• Ensure timely, accurate and repeatable close outcomes with clear ownership and accountability.
• Maintain rigorous balance sheet integrity through standardized reconciliation and review processes.
• Proactively identify and resolve close issues, data gaps and process breakdowns.

Accounting Operations & Team Leadership:

• Lead and develop the general ledger function, driving improvement in general ledger processes through automation, systems integration and improved upstream data and transaction flows, resulting in faster closes and higher quality of data and financial reporting and analysis.
• Set clear expectations for quality, timeliness and documentation standards.
• Establish scalable operating rhythms, checklists and review frameworks.
• Partner with the Controller to evolve team structure, roles and capabilities as the business scales.
• Foster a culture of ownership, continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Process Improvement, Automation & Technology Enablement:

• Drive modernization of accounting processes by reducing manual work, rework and downstream corrections.
• Leverage ERP functionality (NetSuite) and automation tools to streamline close activities and improve data accuracy.
• Partner with Finance Systems, IT and FP&A to improve data flows between upstream systems and the general ledger.
• Actively evaluate and pilot automation and AI-enabled tools to increase efficiency and insight across the accounting function.
• Document and standardize processes to support scalability, audit readiness and team resilience.

Cross-Functional Partnership & Data Integrity:

• Partner closely with FP&A, RevOps, Sales, Product, HR and Operations to ensure:
  • Clean, timely and accurate financial inputs
  • Clear ownership of data and assumptions
  • Alignment between operational activity and financial reporting
• Help embed accounting and control considerations upstream in business processes.
• Serve as a key point of contact for operational finance questions and issue resolution.
• Translate accounting requirements into practical, business-friendly processes.

Audit, Controls & Technical Support:

• Support external audits by preparing schedules, managing PBC requests and coordinating internal responses.
• Execute and maintain internal controls through consistent application and documentation.
• Draft technical accounting research and memos for review by the Corporate Controller.
• Ensure accounting documentation and support meet audit and compliance standards.
• Identify control gaps or risks and escalate appropriately.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• CPA or CPA candidate strongly preferred.
• 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and industry.
• Strong hands-on experience with monthly close, GL accounting and reconciliations.
• Solid understanding of US GAAP and ability to research and document accounting positions.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and accounting systems (NetSuite preferred).
• Demonstrated experience improving accounting processes through automation and technology.
• Ability to operate cross-functionally and communicate effectively with business partners.
• Detail-oriented, execution-focused and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment.
• Controller: “Owns the evolution and transformation of the finance and accounting function, including value-added reporting and analysis, accounting judgment, controls, audit and financial statement integrity.”
• Assistant Controller: “Owns execution, financial reporting and operational accounting, and data reliability.” 

Benefits Available To Eligible Employees Include The Following:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Wellness and mental health benefits
• Tax-Advantaged healthcare accounts
• Financial and income protection benefits (life insurance, short-term disability, 401(k)
• Paid time off (PTO), holidays and sick time off
• Remote worker assistance for wellness and home office

Candidates will be considered in totality of their skills and experience versus strict interpretation of “requirements.”

About DMS

Digital Media Solutions® (DMS) is a leading provider of technology-enabled digital performance advertising solutions connecting consumers and advertisers.

DMS is a growing company that provides team members with opportunities to learn new technologies and enhance their skills. In addition to competitive salaries, reliable work schedules, access to technology, an energetic and connected work culture and an impressive suite of employee health and wellness benefits, DMS also offers employees the chance to further acquire industry knowledge and network with colleagues.

The culture at DMS is built on a foundation of collaboration, support and inclusion. DMS believes in the power of teamwork. DMS is more than just an award-winning company, we are a team that supports one another, challenges each other and celebrates together.

DMS is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil status, pregnancy (or pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression, transgender status or gender reassignment, race, color, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including genetic testing and characteristics), military or veteran status, or any other grounds or characteristic that is protected under the law.