Assistant Controller
GROUNDFLOOR, United States
Job Description
We are looking for a talented and motivated CPA to help us take our accounting function to the next level.
GROUNDFLOOR is a fast-growing wealthtech startup, and our accounting and reporting needs are complex. This role will be broad in scope and offer ample opportunity for innovation and creative thinking. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who likes a challenge and wants to grow to have primary oversight of the accounting function.
While we welcome applicants with relevant industry experience and technical expertise, we place an even higher premium on your track record of digging in and solving tough problems. You will join a small team of people who like what they do, respect and value each other, and are always trying to get better. While you will have the support you need to learn our business, you will be encouraged and challenged to grow your role and take ownership of what you are building.
We invite applicants from all backgrounds, even if those backgrounds differ somewhat from the qualifications described below. We will look favorably upon any extra effort you take to tell us more about yourself and why you are the right fit for our team.
Requirements
- Facilitate timely monthly close
- Prepare semi-annual financial statements for parent and subsidiary entities
- Assist with annual audit and tax compliance
- Research and apply accounting standards for loans, debt and equity securities, joint ventures, and other complex transactions
- Maintain and improve system of internal controls
- Formalize and document accounting policies and procedures
- Contribute to a collaborative and enjoyable work environment
Qualifications
- Active CPA license
- Minimum 3 years of public accounting experience, preferably in audit (required; 4+ years preferred)
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP
- Skilled with spreadsheets and data analysis
- Energized by solving problems, making improvements, building from scratch
- Excited to work in a high-growth startup environment
- Shares our company’s core values: authenticity, trustworthiness, accountability, commitment, agility, perseverance, kindness, diversity
- Some relevant industry experience (financial services, technology, startup) a plus, but not required
Benefits
We value our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive compensation and extensive benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental, and vision benefits, potential equity for strong candidates, and future growth opportunities within the company. Plus, we work to maintain the best possible environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.
GROUNDFLOOR is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
About GROUNDFLOOR
Since its launch in 2013, participants in GROUNDFLOOR’s real estate loans have earned annualized returns averaging 10 to 12 percent in a 6 to 12-month timeframe. No prior real estate knowledge is needed, and the $10 minimum is intentionally a low barrier to entry to give everyone the ability to build wealth in real estate. To date, GROUNDFLOOR remains the only platform offering direct participation in individual real estate investments to all on a broad scale, regardless of income or net worth.
Headquartered in Atlanta, GROUNDFLOOR has raised over $26 million equity capital from a variety of sources, including venture capital and its own online public offerings (IPO). Currently, the company is 23 percent customer-owned with over 4,000 individual shareholders.