Assistant Controller

Arpeely is a fast-growing data-science startup leveraging ML and real-time data to outperform the world’s largest ad exchanges — and we’re looking for an Assistant Controller to help scale our financial operations in this dynamic, data-driven environment.

As the Assistant Controller, you will play a key role in supporting the company’s day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, and process improvements. This position offers broad exposure across all aspects of finance and an excellent opportunity to grow as the company scales in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

What you’ll do:

• Participate in the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Prepare periodic management reporting packages and provide analysis for stakeholders, auditors, and investors.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls, accounting policies, and compliance with US GAAP.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring accurate and timely processing of vendor and customer records.
• Prepare annual financial statements and tax reports in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Coordinate the annual audit process.
• Manage procurement end-to-end — from vendor coordination to payments — ensuring compliance and process efficiency.
• Collaborate with legal and operations teams to review financial aspects of contracts, vendor agreements, and compliance obligations.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow management processes.
• Participate in finance-related projects, system implementations, and process automation initiatives.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams across the company on financial and business matters.

Requirements

• Certified CPA with experience in one of the Big 4 accounting firms (experience in the hi-tech sector – a strong advantage).
• 2–3 years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP.
• Ability to prioritize workload, meet strict deadlines, and adapt quickly to a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and organized.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and Google Workspace (G-Suite).
• Experience with SAP – an advantage.
• Self-starter with a proactive mindset and ability to thrive in a startup environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.