Assistant Controller (Hybrid)

3Play Media is a rapidly growing, profitable technology company with a startup culture making a huge impact on the way people consume online media. We provide premium captioning, transcription, audio description, and translation solutions to over 5,000 higher ed, enterprise, media, and government customers. Our goal is to simplify the workflow through flexible APIs, a secure online account system, and integrations with a multitude of players, platforms, and lecture capture systems. We got our start in 2007 out of MIT Sloan and we are based in Boston, MA.

About the Job

The Assistant Controller is responsible for managing the company’s accounts payable, month-end close, and financial reporting functions. In leading these processes, they will be responsible for ensuring that best-in-class business processes and appropriate tools and technology are utilized to yield efficient and effective outcomes. The Assistant Controller will ensure that we are delivering timely and accurate financial reports to our stakeholders. They will also operate on the front lines of our various compliance efforts, including our annual audit and tax compliance. This position will report to the CFO and is a hybrid role.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations including accounts payable, general ledger accounting and treasury management
• Responsible for leading and executing accurate and timely month end closes and completion of balance sheet reconciliations
• Ensure accuracy of reported results; investigate and explain variances to prior months results
• Drive preparation of monthly financial statements and detailed commentary supporting monthly results
• Manage team of two high performing individual contributors, ensuring achievement of key goals and outcomes through regular performance management
• Prepare and distribute monthly commission statements to sales representatives
• Support various financial analysis, including budget vs actuals and various weekly and monthly business analytics 
• Lead annual financial statement audit process with external auditors and manage all tax compliance efforts with third party tax consultants
• Identify and implement systems, tools and process changes to streamline the work of the accounting function and reduce time to close
• Collaborate with CFO in support of budgeting and forecasting processes
• Remain updated on changes to accounting guidance and lead research and resolution of any technical accounting matters as they arise
• Support other ad hoc requests and projects as needed

Position Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field, CPA designation is a plus
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within the technology industry
• Strong knowledge and practical experience applying GAAP in support of effective technical accounting and financial reporting
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with accounting software systems
• Effective leadership and team management capabilities, with a focus on nurturing talent and identifying growth opportunities
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while effectively managing competing priorities
• Experience in NetSuite a plus
• Experience in Private Equity-backed company a plus

OUR PROMISE TO YOU:

• We have an awesome work environment! Our team works hard but loves to have fun. We have company sponsored events like 3plympics, holiday tastings, summer outings and much more.  
• The work is exciting and gratifying, and you would make a direct impact on our success. 
• Located right in the North End with plenty of space and natural light and our kitchen is always stocked!
• From professional growth and development opportunities to competitive compensation and personalized benefit plans, we’ve got you taken care of. 
• We display, respect, and embrace inclusion. 3Play Media provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected federal, state or local laws.

3Play is committed to pay transparency, and we provide salary range information to all applicants.  If you would like to see salary range information prior to submitting an application, please contact [email protected].

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