Assistant Controller

We are Rokt, a hyper-growth ecommerce leader. We enable companies to unlock value by making each transaction relevant at the moment that matters most, when customers are buying. Together, Rokt's AI-based relevance Platform and scaled ecommerce network powers billions of transactions. In December 2022, Rokt’s valuation increased to $2.4 billion USD, allowing us to expand rapidly across 15 countries. 

At Rokt, we practice transparency in career paths and compensation. 

At Rokt, we believe in transparency, which is why we have a well-defined career ladder with transparent compensation and clear career paths based on competency and ability. Rokt’stars constantly strive to raise the bar, pushing the envelope of what is possible.

We are looking for an Assistant Controller

Compensation $182,000 - $210,000 salary, employee equity plan grant & world class benefits.

Reporting to the Global Controller, you will join our Accounting leadership team and work cross-functionally with our People, Legal and FP&A teams, providing you with a broad range of responsibilities and considerable opportunity for career development. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience at a rapidly growing company and possess a high degree of initiative and ownership to drive process improvements, redefine internal controls, and streamline policies and procedures across our finance organization globally. Responsibilities include the delivery of timely, accurate and transparent financial information, ensuring best-in-class operational processes, driving  process and system improvements, and leading and empowering a team of Rokt’Stars to reach their highest potential. The role will involve deep cross-functional work to support Rokt’s growth, so problem solving and communication skills are essential to conquer new frontiers.  

About the role

• Oversee the following accounting functions for our global organization: 
• Managing of the end-to-end order to cash and cost of revenue processes
• Managing of AR/ AP, corporate credit cards, payroll, expenses, and cash/ treasury processes
• Owning the corresponding month-end account reconciliations. For any variances, ensure timely resolution and correction in the GL, if needed.
• Owning the corresponding analysis and commentary for the monthly and quarterly financial review meetings
• Be part of the team managing the annual audit process across multiple jurisdictions
• Assist with implementation and cutover to NetSuite as the new ERP system of record; drive post-go live adoption and training of best practices for the team
• Lead the business requirements for implementation of financial systems/ integrations and drive process improvements to deliver scalable and sustainable solutions
• Support internal and external reporting and SOX requirements
• Build and manage a team of 10+ with bias for action. Drive team engagement and facilitate their growth and development.
• Work effectively with cross-functional teams both within Finance and outside of Finance
• Operate as a strategic business leader who maintains the optimal balance among business, compliance and operational considerations

Desired experience - Extensive experience managing operational processes and systems (NetSuite), as well as a deep understanding of GL accounting

Requirements

About you

• CPA with a minimum of 9 years of experience, with a background at the Big 4  as well as industry experience at a rapidly growing tech company (late stage pre-IPO or IPO within the last 2 years)
• Hands on experience with NetSuite - leading an implementation is a plus
• Demonstrated experience in automation of order to cash, procure to pay and/or treasury processes and shortening the time to close
• Deep understanding of US GAAP.  Experience with IFRS a plus.  
• Experience with PCAOB level audits and SOX implementation/ remediation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Process-oriented with an attention to detail.  
• Enjoys cross-functional projects to drive change and Raise the Bar 
• Strong project management skills. Enjoys owning projects from end-to-end.

Benefits

About Rokt’stars

As a mission-driven, hyper-growth community of curious explorers, our ambition is to unlock the full potential in ecommerce and beyond. Our bias for action means we are not afraid to quickly venture into uncharted territories, take risks or challenge the status quo; in doing so we either win or learn. We work together as one aligned team never letting egos get in the way of brilliant ideas. We value diversity, transparency and smart humble people who enjoy building a disruptive business together. We pride ourselves on being a force for good as we make the world better. 

About The Benefits

We leverage best-in-class technology and market-leading innovation in AI and ML, with all of that being underlined by building and maintaining a fantastic and inclusive culture where people can be their authentic selves, and offering a great list of perks and benefits to go with it

• Accelerate your career. We offer roadmaps to leadership and an annual $5000 training allowance
• Become a shareholder. Every Rokt’star gets equity in the company
• Enjoy catered lunch every day and healthy snacks in the office. Plus join the gym on us! 
• Access generous retirement plans like a 4% dollar-for-dollar 401K matching plan and get fully funded premium health insurance for your entire family! 
• Dog-friendly office 
• Extra leave (bonus annual leave, sabbatical leave etc.) 
• Work with the greatest talent in town
• See the world! We have offices in New York, Seattle, Sydney, Tokyo and London

We believe we’re better together. We love spending time together and are in the office most days (teams are in the office 4 days per week). We also get that you need to balance your life and your commitments so you have the flexibility to manage your own hours and can spend up to a week of every quarter working from anywhere.

If this sounds like a role you’d enjoy, apply here and you’ll hear from our recruiting team.