[Hiring] Assistant Controller REMOTE USA
Position: Assistant Controller (Remote, US)
Date Posted: 16 August 2026
Industry: Accounting & Finance / Travel Technology / FinTech
Employment Type: Full Time
Experience: 10+ Years of Progressive Accounting Experience
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Related Field; Active CPA Designation Required
Salary: $210,000 – $250,000 per year
Location: REMOTE, United States (Based in Austin, TX)
Company: Hopper
Description:
Hopper is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to work closely with the Global Corporate Controller and support the company during a key growth phase. This is a strategic builder role focused on automating accounting processes, improving financial data infrastructure, strengthening reporting frameworks, and enhancing the efficiency of the month-end close process.
The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting expertise, public company experience, and the ability to independently manage audits, internal controls, consolidations, and automation initiatives. This role requires a forward-thinking finance professional who can leverage technology, AI tools, and data solutions to improve accounting operations.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead technical accounting research and prepare accounting memos related to ASC 470, ASC 606, ASC 842, stock-based compensation, equity transactions, and financing activities.
• Manage end-to-end global audit processes and act as the primary liaison with external auditors.
• Design and implement internal control frameworks while supporting SOX readiness initiatives.
• Oversee month-end close processes and ensure GAAP compliance across accounting operations.
• Manage multi-entity and multi-currency consolidations, intercompany reconciliations, and transfer pricing compliance.
• Connect financial data flows between data warehouses and NetSuite while identifying opportunities for automation.
• Build and improve reconciliation frameworks between management reporting and GAAP financial results.
• Implement AI-driven tools to reduce manual accounting tasks and improve efficiency.
• Oversee accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash operation teams.
Requirements:
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with the ability to operate at a director level.
• Active CPA certification.
• Public company experience with exposure to mature finance operations.
• Proven experience leading external audits as the primary auditor contact.
• Hands-on experience preparing technical accounting documentation and research memos.
• Experience designing SOX compliance processes and internal controls.
• Strong systems and automation experience with a process-building mindset.
• Ability to use AI tools and automation technologies within accounting workflows.
• SQL or data querying experience, or willingness to independently analyze financial data.
• NetSuite experience, including configuration, data architecture, or close automation, is highly preferred.
• Travel, fintech, marketplace, pre-IPO, or IPO readiness experience is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of:
• GAAP accounting and financial reporting
• Technical accounting standards
• ERP systems and accounting automation
• Financial controls and audit management
Benefits:
• Competitive salary and pre-IPO equity opportunities.
• Unlimited paid time off (PTO).
• Travel stipend through Carrot Cash.
• Coworking space access through FlexDesk.
• Work-from-home stipend.
• Generous parental leave benefits.
• Entrepreneurial and innovative work culture.
• Direct communication with leadership teams.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance fully paid by employer.
• Disability and life insurance coverage.
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA).
• DCA/FSA options and access to 401(k) plan.
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