Assistant Controller

🎥 What are we doing at Uscreen? Uscreen is a profitable and fast-growing SaaS company. We’re on a mission to revolutionize the way video entrepreneurs and creators monetize their content. Our all-in-one video membership platform helps creators generate revenue through subscriptions, communities, courses, and live-streamed events across web, mobile, and TV apps. We’re building a team that doesn’t just support creators—we partner with them to help their businesses thrive. That’s where you come in.The OpportunityReporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this position is responsible for all accounting and taxactivities, including the monthly financial statement close process, maintaining accounting records in accordance with GAAP, implementing internal controls, overseeing financial systems and ensuring tax compliance. This position will play an important role in establishing the foundation for a successful first-time audit and rebuilding the accounting, finance and tax functions at Uscreen to support ongoing financial accuracy and compliance. The Assistant Controller will be a key member of the finance and accounting team, working in an entrepreneurial, fast paced environment and interacting with business leaders across all departmentsResponsibilitiesDrive the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process to ensure timely and accurate financial statements in compliance with GAAP standardsDevelop and maintain internal controls and policies for compliance, identify process improvements in finance and tax that drive efficiency and accuracy, and coordinate with auditors and regulatory bodiesManage relationships with third parties such as external auditors, external tax accountants, and other consultants hired on an as-needed basisContribute to well-organized accounting schedules and file structure to enable strong document retention and accessibilityContribute to accounting policy memos by providing company information to third parties responsible for writing technical memos• Along with the CFO, oversee the treasury functions ensuring accounts always have the appropriate levels of cashDevelop a strong relationship with the staff accountant. Foster an environment of teamwork and responsibility. Oversee the staff accountant’s completion of transactional level accounting (payables, A/R, cash reconciliations, etc.) are performed at high qualityWork with CFO to define, benchmark and implement operational best practices including potential systems changes as the company growsOversee tax return preparation and filing for various types of taxes, staying updated on tax regulations, assist with tax authority inquiries and audits, and process various tax filingsWhat We're Looking ForThe ideal candidate is a hard-working/ hungry accounting professional that is excited at theopportunity and challenge of using industry knowledge to build a foundation and infrastructure for Uscreen.Preferred 4-7+ years of audit and/or general accounting and/or reporting experience preferably from startup or high growth technology companiesExperience working with smaller, lean teams and in entrepreneurial environments. If no such experience, willingness to be a self-starter who enjoys problem solvingExperience in the software / SaaS space w/ recurring revenueDemonstrated ability to handle day-to-day transaction level work as well as financial analysisStrong communications and interpersonal skillsProficient skills with Microsoft ExcelBS in Accounting or related field, master’s degree preferred.CPA LicensePersonal Characteristics:Highest ethical standards, integrity, authenticity, credibility, and characterAbility to effectively communicate with all levels of employeesDetailed oriented and strategic - able to see the forest and the treesAbility to work independently and collaboratively with different levels of employeesAbility to thrive in a developing environmentSelf-starter who loves taking initiative and proactively provides suggestions for how to streamline and improve processesDynamic and disciplined thinker with intellectual horsepower, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a passion for making a mark in fast-paced, growing environmentsWhat We OfferCompetitive compensationClear path for career growthFlexible PTOMedical benefits with cost sharing: health, dental, and visionRemote-first work with a stable home base401(k) plan with company matchStipends for technology, coworking space, and professional developmentNote: Benefits may vary depending on location and local regulations. Final eligibility and coverage details will be shared during the hiring process.Location: Remote (ET or CT time zones preferred)Remote (ET & CT time zones preferred)What Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this position is responsible for all accounting and tax activities, including tReporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this position is responsible for all accounting and tax activities, including the monthly financial statement close process, maintaining accounting records in accordance with GAAP, implementing internal controls, overseeing financial systems and ensuring tax compliance. This position will play an important role in establishing the foundation for a successful first-time audit and rebuilding the accounting, finance and tax functions at Uscreen to support ongoing financial accuracy and compliance. The Assistant Controller will be a key member of the finance and accounting team, working in an entrepreneurial, fast paced environment and interacting with business leaders across all departments. he monthly financial statement close process, maintaining accounting records in accordance with GAAP, implementing internal controls, overseeing financial systems and ensuring tax compliance. This position will play an important role in establishing the foundation for a successful first-time audit and rebuilding the accounting, finance and tax functions at Uscreen to support ongoing financial accuracy and compliance. The Assistant Controller will be a key member of the finance and accounting team, working in an entrepreneurial, fast paced environment and interacting with business leaders across all departments. Originally posted on Himalayas