Assistant Controller

Cardlytics® is a purchase-based data intelligence platform that makes all advertising better. Our patented technology measures and connects trillions in purchases to millions of consumers. We partner with major financial institutions, including Bank of America, Lloyds Banking Group and FIS, to provide Card-Linked Loyalty programs, which deliver significant savings to customers and revenue to banks, securely and without any personally identifiable information ever leaving the bank.

Cardlytics is seeking an Assistant Controller to join our Finance team. This role will be part of a fast-paced organization and have the opportunity to collaborate with the Controller and the Executive Team in the direction of the accounting functions of the organization.

• Oversee the month end closing process including journal entry preparation, account reconciliations and variance analysis
• Assist Controller in overseeing accounting functions including payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Collaborate with Controller on adoption of new accounting standards and addressing technical accounting topics such as revenue recognition, debt and equity arrangements and stock-based compensation
• Coordinate with internal auditors and manage Sarbanes-Oxley control documentation
• Primary contact for external auditors, ensuring the timely resolution of issues and completion of audits
• Initially manage a team of four with an opportunity to manage a team of eight and responsible for staff development, evaluation and mentoring
• Drive continuous improvement of the finance organization
• Assist with the budget and forecasting processes
• Complete special and ad-hoc projects as requested to support business needs

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience
• 4+ years of public accounting experience
• Prior experience with Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains, Namely, BlackLine, Certent and Concur a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Education, Training and Travel

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Master’s degree and CPA are preferred

Communication and Cognitive Abilities

• Self-motivated and able to adapt to a rapidly changing business environment.
• Very strong communication and interpersonal skills. Communication skills are a must due to the amount of interaction this role will have with employees across the company.
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Entrepreneurial and team-oriented spirit