Assistant Financial Controller / Senior Accountant

Description:

VAST Data is looking for an Assistant Financial Controller / Senior Accountant  to join our growing team!

This is a great opportunity to be part of one of the fastest-growing infrastructure companies in history, an organization that is in the center of the hurricane being created by the revolution in artificial intelligence.

"VAST's data management vision is the future of the market."- Forbes

VAST Data is the data platform company for the AI era. We are building the enterprise software infrastructure to capture, catalog, refine, enrich, and protect massive datasets and make them available for real-time data analysis and AI training and inference. Designed from the ground up to make AI simple to deploy and manage, VAST takes the cost and complexity out of deploying enterprise and AI infrastructure across data center, edge, and cloud.

Our success has been built through intense innovation, a customer-first mentality and a team of fearless VASTronauts who leverage their skills & experiences to make real market impact. This is an opportunity to be a key contributor at a pivotal time in our company’s growth and at a pivotal point in computing history.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented accounting professional to join our growing Finance team as an Assistant Financial Controller / Senior Accountant. In this role, you will support core accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance activities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You'll have the opportunity to work across functions, gain exposure to complex accounting topics, and grow within a collaborative and evolving organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the monthly and quarterly close processes by preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Help maintain general ledger accuracy and ensure proper documentation of transactions.
• Support the preparation of financial statements and internal management reports.
• Assist in the implementation and documentation of accounting policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with financial controllers and cross-functional teams (e.g., legal, HR, R&D, operations) to ensure the completeness and accuracy of financial data.
• Support the external audit process, including pulling data, preparing workpapers, and responding to auditor requests.
• Help identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to automation and efficiency initiatives.
• Perform ad hoc analysis and support special projects as needed.

• CPA with Big 4 experience (required)
• 3+ years of relevant accounting experience; experience in a multinational environment is a plus
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and financial reporting standards
• Tech industry experience 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative working style
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite is a plus
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Self-starter with a proactive, hands-on approach; thrives in a high-growth, fast-paced environment