Assistant Controller - TubeScience

Role: Assistant Controller

About TubeScience: 

Founded in 2016, TubeScience stands at the forefront of revolutionizing video marketing with a dual mission: to create the world's most effective ads and to produce them in unparalleled volumes. Specializing in data-driven video content tailored for social media platforms, TubeScience harnesses advanced analytics and rigorous testing methodologies to understand audience engagement and response, aiming to maximize the effectiveness of their clients' advertising campaigns. By focusing on rapid experimentation and iteration, we help brands to quickly find the most compelling messaging and creative concepts that resonate with their target demographics. Our services are pure pay for performance basis which means our clients only pay us if our videos outperform anything they're running internally.

Our clients are among the largest advertisers on FB and Instagram, across a wide range of verticals (incl. fashion, beauty, food, fitness apps, healthcare apps, financial services), giving us unique visibility into what drives success at scale. We focus on profitable growth with clients and grow their investment by 80% on average. Learn more at www.TubeScience.com 

What You'll Do: 

As Senior Accountant/ Assistant Controller, you will own the financial accounting processes for a highgrowth, tech enabled service business.  REsponsibilities span G/L management, Payroll, Month-end Analytics, financial analysis, Accounts Receivable, Accounts payable, Taxes and banking relationships.  Reporting to the CFO, you will serve as a key leader to ensure financials are reported accurately, completely, timely and within GAAP reporting / controls.   The team is growing and this role actively manages direct reports in  Payroll, Accounts Payable, and General accountant(s).  In this role you will be the key finance representative with sales, operations, creative and strategy teams to ensure key cross-functional processes are managed effectively and can be accounted for accurately, timely and efficiently without administrative burden.

The ideal candidate will be a fast learner and capable of building on the existing processes to support increased efficiencies, control and accuracy across the business.  

Objectives

• Complete timely, accurate finance reporting across the enterprise.
• Build a high performing team that can scale in support of growth.
• Assess, evaluate, design and improve controls, processes, and systems to enable the company to meet operational, reporting, and financial  requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional team members to identify improvement opportunities and design / implement processes, systems and  controls to support.

Responsibilities

• Complete month-end close accurately and timely, including preparing monthly account reconciliations; analyzing balances to ensure accuracy; identifying, resolving and communicating unreconciled items to the CFO.
• Complete month end variance analysis with isolated differences explained.
• Prepare monthly financial statements in conformity with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Prepare management accounting matrix P&L's by business line/service and business group for management review and decision making
• Manage billing.  Validate  monthly billing accuracy and prepare client  invoices. 
• Manage accounts receivable and drive compliance to terms  including collections as needed..
• Review fixed asset purchases and prepare documentation for eligible purchases for financing.
• Oversee payroll management and approval process with outside payroll contractor -  work with internal teams to manage timesheet and contactor approvals timely.  
• Prepare and process bonus and commission reporting and submission to payroll.
• Reconcile benefits, reimbursement, expenses and deductions.
• Oversee accuracy and reconciliation processes across all accrual accounts  balance sheet accounts and prepaid expenses with the accounting staff.
• Assist with external audit and support CPA/tax reporting/submission processes.
• Prepare ad hoc financial reports upon management requests.
• Proactively identify/resolve operational and financial challenges as they arise
• Assists with process improvements, and provides recommendations to management.
• Lead team, manage segregation of duties and control infrastructure.  Cross-train team members across roles for coverage and support. 
• Manage accounts payable controls, teams and compliance to policies and contracted agreements.
• Manage expense card and payment management processes with outside providers and payment systems.
• Hire, manage, train a  team of highly effective accounting and support staff that can scale with the operation.  Effectively performance manage direct team members and outside support staff to support accurate timely reporting, career development and efficient operations.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• BS degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of progressive and relevant accounting experience (including 3+ in a management role managing 4+ people)
• Working Knowledge of GAAP..
• Expert in Microsoft Office applications (Excel), Google Sheet, and QB/QuickBooks Online.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Google sheets formulas (Pivot Tables, VlookUp)
• SQL skills a plus
• Experience with multi-state payroll processing and payroll taxes for out of state employees.
• Strong Analytical and Organization skills
• Demonstrated experience in managing a team of 4 - 5 accounting and finance team members in a high growth, tech enabled service business.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, ability to multitask and work under pressure, thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable and experienced working with deadlines and willing to work extended hours at time to meet obligations.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills leveraging analytics, technology and process support across teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage high volume data sets in complex operations, reconciliations and leveraging data insights to validate financial performance.
• CPA license ideal, but not required.

Location: Los Angeles (Hybrid-in office 3 x per week) 

Compensation:

TubeScience provides the wage ranges it reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for all remote roles and as otherwise required by applicable law. The expected range of starting pay for this role is $120,000 – $160,000 annually.  Actual compensation may vary within the listed range based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, experience, and specific geographic location.  

TubeScience offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, short & long-term disability, life insurance/AD&D and 401k matching. We offer paid sick days, flexible PTO, company holidays, and paid parental leave.

Benefits:

• 100% Employee Covered Medical, Dental Insurance
• Unlimited PTO
• Paid Sick Leave
• 401k + Matching 
• $500/yr for Education and Trainings 
• Remote Flexibility (Monthly Remote Work Stipend)
• 100% Paid Parental Leave up to 12 weeks for new parents
• Creative Working Environment
• Personal Coaching

TubeScience is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please feel free to contact us.