Assistant Controller

Why project44? 

At project44, we’re on a mission—to make supply chains work.  

We revolutionize supply chains with our High-Velocity Supply Chain Platform. As the connective tissue of the supply chain, project44 optimizes global product movement, delivering unparalleled resiliency, sustainability, and value for our customers. We operate the world's most trusted end-to-end visibility platform, tracking over 1 billion shipments annually for 1,300 leading brands across industries including manufacturing, automotive, retail, life sciences, food & beverage, and oil, chemical & gas. Our High-Velocity platform eliminates supply chain friction, enabling sophisticated inventory control, exceptional customer experience, and predictive analytics through machine learning and automation. 

About the Role: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Assistant Controller to join our dynamic finance team. This is a high visibility role responsible for financial activities of project44, ensuring compliance and providing accurate and timely financial reporting to senior management.  

Key Accountabilities:  

• Lead Corporate accounting team in technical excellence in GAAP and IFRS, including any other international standards.  
• Lead the monthly close process, flash reporting, including preparing and reviewing journal entries and reconciliations, and analyzing accounting data. 
• Assist in detailed analysis of budget vs. actual and monthly reporting package, to assist in ensuring complete and accurate financial statements. 
• Prepare Annual audit report including footnote preparation and financial disclosures. 
• Supervise the Company's accounting policies, particularly complex and non-routine issues, to ensure ongoing compliance with US GAAP, ASC 606 and IFRS. 
• Advise and/or prepare technical memos and analysis to support accounting treatment and other finance implications for complex areas such as business combinations, consolidations, revenue recognition, leases, stock-based compensation, debt and equity transactions, among others. 
• Manage project44’s external audits (and any quarterly or other interim reviews) for the consolidated company. 
• Advise and implement internal controls related to reporting process and finance functions including documentation and adherence of department policies and procedures. 
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy. 
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure financial goals are aligned with overall company objectives. 
• Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices to ensure the company remains competitive. 
• In-office Commitment: This position requires a commitment to contribute to our collaborative culture by working in-office three days weekly 

Requirements & Skills: 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance 
• 8+ years’ experience with a strong understanding of GAAP 
• Experience with software industry/SAAS and CPA required. 
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) 
• Strong critical thinking and internal and external stakeholder & team management skills 
• High level of attention to detail 
• Maintain a high level of dependability and reliability. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially involving process documentation. 
• Demonstrate a high level of continuous process improvement to ensure efficiency and compliance in Accounting/Finance activities. 

Diversity & Inclusion: 

At project44, we're designing the future of how the world moves and is connected through trade and global supply chains. As we work to deliver a truly world-class product and experience, we are also intentionally building teams that reflect the unique communities we serve. We’re focused on creating a company where all team members can bring their authentic selves to work every day. 

We’re building a company that every one of us at project44 is proud to work for, and our journey of becoming a more diverse, equitable and inclusive organization, where all have a sense of belonging, is shaped through the actions of our leadership, global teams and individual team members. We are resolute in our belief that each team member has an equal responsibility to mold and uphold our culture. 

project44 is an equal opportunity employer seeking to enrich our work environment by creating opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to thrive. If you share our values and our passion for helping the way the world moves, we’d love to review your application! 

For any accommodation needed during the hiring process, please email [email protected]. Even if you don’t meet 100% of the above job description you should still seriously consider applying. Studies show that you can still be considered for a role if you meet just 50% of the role’s requirements. 

More about project44: 

Since 2014, project44 has been transforming the way one of the largest, most important global industries does business. As transportation and logistics continue to evolve and customer expectations around delivery become more demanding, industry technology must rise to the occasion. In just a few short years, we have created a digital infrastructure that eliminates the inefficiencies caused by dated technology and manual processes. Our Advanced Visibility Platform is used by the world’s leading brands to track shipments, collaborate with supply chain partners, drive operational efficiencies, and create outstanding customer experiences.