Director Assistant Controller

Join a high-growth, pre-IPO SaaS company as the Director, Assistant Controller. In this pivotal role, you will lead the accounting function, own the month-end close, and develop a high-performing team. You will report to the Controller and have the opportunity to grow into a broader scope as the company expands. The ideal candidate has experience in a SaaS environment and a strong operational accounting background.

Lead the accounting function, defining and implementing an effective controllership framework that scales with the business.

About Apollo.io

Demonstrated ability to identify, implement, and improve financial systems, automation, and AI tooling that drive scalability and efficiency

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate results while maximizing the efficient use of resources.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team, building a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and high performance.

Requirements

• High degree of self-awareness, humility, and collaborative instincts; this team values business partnership as much as technical rigor
• Demonstrated experience owning the month-end close and managing the external audit end-to-end
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• Startup mindset — comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with ambiguity and shifting priorities; able to pivot quickly and roll up your sleeves as a preparer when needed
• Hands-on team management experience — you've hired, developed, and held people accountable
• Proven track record of effective communication at all levels of the organization — clear, direct, and confident presenting to senior leadership
• Comfortable in a systems-intensive environment; experience with NetSuite, Zip, Stripe, or comparable platforms a plus

CPA designation required

• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to proactively identify and resolve issues before they escalate
• Working knowledge of SaaS revenue recognition (ASC 606) — sufficient to review complex arrangements and identify issues that require escalation; familiarity with capitalized software (ASC 350-40) and equity accounting (ASC 718) is a meaningful differentiator

Preferred

• Candidates located in the Bay Area are strongly preferred
• 8–10 years of progressive accounting experience; SaaS industry experience strongly preferred

Pay

USD 251,800 - 314,600