The Assistant Controller will manage financial operations, oversee the general ledger, ensure integrity of financial reporting, and maintain internal controls while mentoring staff and driving process improvements.
Who We Are:
PureSpectrum is a rapidly growing market research and insights platform that simplifies technology, allowing researchers to gather and activate consumer data without disruption. As the go-to solution for high-quality multi-sourcing and fully automated research, PureSpectrum is helping to shape the future of insights.
Recognized globally for both innovation and culture, PureSpectrum has been named one of Newsweek’s Global Most Loved Workplaces (2023–2025), included in Inc.’s Best Workplaces (2024-2025), certified as a Great Place to Work (2022–2025), and featured on Built In’s Best Places to Work list (2023–2025). PS is rapidly becoming the leading solution for quality multi-sourcing and end-to-end automated research solution
The Opportunity:
PureSpectrum is seeking a high-capacity, detail-oriented Assistant Controller to play a critical role in supporting the Financial Controller and the overall maturity and scalability of our global Finance operations.
As our Assistant Controller, you will be responsible for managing financial operations, overseeing the general ledger, ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, and maintaining internal controls. The ideal candidate is a proactive, organized, and detail-oriented individual who can lead cross-functional initiatives and manage priorities effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
You will manage key process areas, mentor staff, and serve as the primary deputy to the Financial Controller. Success in this role requires the agility to pivot between meticulous transactional oversight and high-level strategic collaboration.
Location: Westlake Village, CA. This position is hybrid. Candidates must be able to commute to the Westlake Village headquarters 4 days a week.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Financial Operations: Oversee full-cycle AP, global payroll, treasury support, and\
- corporate spend. Focus on internal controls and vendor relations.
- GL & Close Management: Lead consolidated month/quarter/year-end close. Review all journal entries and reconciliations, including fixed assets, prepaids, and intercompany eliminations.
- Reporting & Compliance: Support consolidated GAAP financial statements, management reporting, and international statutory filings.
- Tax & Audit: Manage global indirect tax (VAT/GST), assist with corporate tax returns, and lead the annual audit process.
- Process Improvement: Drive workflow automation and scalability via Fin-Ops tool optimization.
- Leadership: Directly supervise and mentor the Staff Accountant and AP team.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; Master's degree is a plus.
- Proven experience in a senior finance management role, such as Finance Director or Controller, with a track record of successful financial leadership.
- In-depth knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.
- Strong understanding of financial regulations, accounting principles, and reporting standards.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a high-performing finance team.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strategic mindset.
- Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
- Proactive and results-driven, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Strong integrity and ethics in handling financial matters.
PureSpectrum Benefits:
We offer a modern company culture with flexibility, individuality, creativity, and open communication at all levels of the business. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including 100% employer-paid medical plans, in addition to options of dental, vision, life, Long Term Disability, and AD&D. Other benefits include:
- Unlimited Time Off
- Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and Health Savings Account options
- 401 (k) plan with company match
- Dog-friendly office
- Team events and celebrations
- Hybrid flexibility
- Team workout classes at a private training facility
- Learning & Development Funding
PureSpectrum is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited under the law.
The pay range for this role is:
90,000 - 120,000 USD per year DOE (Hybrid (Westlake Village, California, US))
Top Skills
Accounting Software
Budgeting
Financial Planning
Financial Reporting
PureSpectrum Westlake Village, California, USA Office
Our company is located in a peaceful neighborhood with golf courses, lakes, parks and hiking trails. The city has a variety of coffee shops, bars and restaurants for our employees to enjoy and explore either with clients or as a team! Conveniently located 30 minutes from the beach and downtown LA.
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