Assistant Controller

Job description

**About Onit:** We're redefining the future of legal operations through the power of AI. Our cutting-edge platform streamlines enterprise legal management, matter management, spend management and contract lifecycle processes, transforming manual workflows into intelligent, automated solutions. We’re a team of innovators using **AI at the core** to help legal departments become faster, smarter, and more strategic. As we continue to grow and expand the capabilities of our new AI-centric platform, we’re looking for bold thinkers and builders who are excited to shape the next chapter of legal tech. If you're energized by meaningful work, love solving complex problems, and want to help modernize how legal teams operate, we’d love to meet you. ## **Position Summary** Onit is growing and we are in need of an experienced **Assistant Controller** to support the accounting operations department. This individual will play a key role in ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting, maintaining a strong control environment, and helping scale the accounting function to support business growth. The ideal candidate is a strong leader with experience in SaaS accounting, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and has a passion for operational excellence. ### Key Responsibilities: #### Financial Reporting & Month-End Close - Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial statements. - Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial schedules. - Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and assist in preparation of financial statements for internal and external stakeholders. #### Operational Accounting - Oversee the general ledger, accounts payable, recording payroll, fixed assets, and expense reporting functions. - Support the SVP, Corporate Controller in establishing and enforcing accounting policies and internal controls. #### Audit, Tax, and Compliance - Coordinate the annual external financial audit and respond to auditor requests. - Assist with tax compliance requirements including sales tax, property tax, and corporate income tax filings. #### Systems and Process Improvements - Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives across accounting processes, systems, and reporting. - Support ERP system maintenance and enhancements; collaborate with IT and finance operations as needed. #### Team Management - Supervise and mentor junior accounting staff or outsourced accounting partners. - Foster a culture of accountability, professional growth, and collaboration. ### Required Skills: - Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required. - 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role. - Exceptional accounting acumen and knowledge, proficient understanding and execution of all US GAAP requirements for US corporations. - Experience in SaaS or technology companies with ARR-based business models strongly preferred. - Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP financial reporting standards. - International exposure of running international teams and knowledge of international accounting operations a plus. - Experience with Sage Intacct, Avalara, Paystand, Tipalti and Tesorio a plus. - Strong Excel skills; comfortable manipulating large datasets and working with cross-functional teams. - Thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with the ability to manage competing priorities. - Proactive problem-solver and process builder with high attention to detail. - Excellent communication and project management skills. - Experience supporting a company during high-growth phases or M&A integration preferred.