Assistant Controller

TL;DR

Assistant Controller (Accounting/US GAAP): Overseeing accounting operations, monthly close, financial reporting, and SOX compliance for a publicly traded technology company with an accent on US GAAP, SEC reporting, and internal controls. Focus on leading a global accounting team, improving close processes, and implementing scalable automation and remediation initiatives.

Location: Based in the Newton, Massachusetts office; hybrid schedule with three days in the office and remote work on Mondays and Fridays.

Salary: $110,000–$135,000 per year, based on experience.

Company

Informa TechTarget is a publicly traded B2B technology and digital services company that connects technology buyers and sellers through data-driven content, advertising, and demand-generation solutions.

What you will do

• Oversee accounting operations and ensure accurate, complete, and compliant financial reporting under US GAAP.
• Lead the monthly close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, financial statements, reporting deadlines, and the close calendar.
• Manage SOX compliance, internal controls, audit coordination, control deficiency remediation, and review procedures.
• Lead and develop a global team of five accounting professionals while coordinating with FP&A, finance teams, auditors, and senior stakeholders.
• Identify operational gaps, implement process improvements, and use technology and automation to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Support special projects and strategic accounting initiatives through completion.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and an active CPA license.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 5 years at a Big 4 accounting firm at Manager level or above.
• Experience in a publicly traded company, including US GAAP, SEC reporting, and public-company requirements such as 10-Q, 10-K, and 8-K filings.
• Proven experience with SOX compliance and internal controls over financial reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools; ERP experience is required.
• Leadership, communication, problem-solving, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with NetSuite.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative international environment with teams and offices across multiple locations.
• Open vacation, 10 national holidays, and the option to work from almost anywhere for up to four weeks per year.
• Competitive benefits including 401(k) matching, health, vision and dental insurance, parental leave, and an employee stock purchase plan.
• Training, mentoring, LinkedIn Learning access, and support for internal career moves.
• Volunteer time, wellbeing programs, mental health support, recognition programs, and employee community activities.