As the Assistant Controller at Merit, you will be responsible for coordinating and maintaining all Accounting functions, including the financial month-end close process, accounts receivable including retailer compliance, lifecycle receivables management, and account reconciliations. Our ideal candidate is self-directed, proactive, and possesses resourcefulness to take on various accounting related initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements in compliance with GAAP and company policies
• Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and payroll
• Maintain an accurate General Ledger
• Manage cash flow, including billing, AP/AR, and payment schedules to optimize working capital
• Assist in activities related to cash management
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and year-end closings
• Assist in year-end audits and tax workpaper preparation
• Manage internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with all required documentation and reporting
• Support the CFO in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting activities
• Monitor and improve internal controls and procedures to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data
• Manage, grow and develop one direct report (and determine resourcing at business demands)
• Lead special projects and process improvement initiatives to drive operational efficiency within the accounting department

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required, CPA license required
• 7+ years of accounting experience, with prior experience in a leadership role overseeing the majority, or all, of accounting operations
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and GAAP
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights
• Proficiency with NetSuite and knowledge of payments and T/E platforms (like Tipalti and Navan
• High proficiency in Excel
• A high attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• An ability to be flexible and adaptable as business priorities shift
• An ability to communicate effectively with multiple levels within an organization
• A high level of integrity, with a commitment to ethical and sound financial practices
• An ability to meet deadlines, with the ability to prioritize and manage projects effectively
• An ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects in a very fast-paced start-up environment

MERIT is proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package in addition to salary compensation. The annual salary range for this role is $120,000 - 140,000 in addition to bonus potential, stock options, a 401(k) match, health benefits, paid time off and more.