Assistant Controller

Finance

Remote

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Location: Remote (U.S.-based preferred; must work Eastern or Central hours)
Reports to: CFO

About Us

Uscreen is a profitable and fast-growing SaaS company. We’re on a mission to revolutionize the way video entrepreneurs and creators monetize their content. Our all-in-one video membership platform helps creators generate revenue through subscriptions, communities, courses, and live-streamed events across web, mobile, and TV apps. We’re building a team that doesn’t just support creators—we partner with them to help their businesses thrive. That’s where you come in.

The Role

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this position is responsible for all accounting and tax activities, including the monthly financial statement close process, maintaining accounting records in accordance with GAAP, implementing internal controls, overseeing financial systems and ensuring tax compliance. This position will play an important role in establishing the foundation for a successful first-time audit and rebuilding the accounting, finance and tax functions at Uscreen to support ongoing financial accuracy and compliance. The Assistant Controller will be a key member of the finance and accounting team, working in an entrepreneurial, fast paced environment and interacting with business leaders across all departments

What You’ll Do:

Drive the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process to ensure timely and accurate financial statements in compliance with GAAP standards
Develop and maintain internal controls and policies for compliance, identify process improvements in finance and tax that drive efficiency and accuracy, and coordinate with auditors and regulatory bodies
Manage relationships with third parties such as external auditors, external tax accountants, and other consultants hired on an as-needed basis
Contribute to well-organized accounting schedules and file structure to enable strong document retention and accessibility
Contribute to accounting policy memos by providing company information to third parties responsible for writing technical memos• Along with the CFO, oversee the treasury functions ensuring accounts always have the appropriate levels of cash
Develop a strong relationship with the staff accountant. Foster an environment of teamwork and responsibility. Oversee the staff accountant’s completion of transactional level accounting (payables, A/R, cash reconciliations, etc.) are performed at high quality
Work with CFO to define, benchmark and implement operational best practices including potential systems changes as the company grows
Oversee tax return preparation and filing for various types of taxes, staying updated on tax regulations, assist with tax authority inquiries and audits, and process various tax filings

What We’re Looking For

Preferred 4-7+ years of audit and/or general accounting and/or reporting experience preferably from startup or high growth technology companies
Experience working with smaller, lean teams and in entrepreneurial environments. If no such experience, willingness to be a self-starter who enjoys problem solving
Experience in the software / SaaS space w/ recurring revenue
Demonstrated ability to handle day-to-day transaction level work as well as financial analysis
Strong communications and interpersonal skills
Proficient skills with Microsoft Excel
BS in Accounting or related field, master’s degree preferred.
CPA License

What We Offer

Competitive compensation
Clear path for career growth
Flexible PTO
Medical benefits with cost sharing: health, dental, and vision
Remote-first work with a stable home base
401(k) plan with company match
Stipends for technology, coworking space, and professional development
Note: Benefits may vary depending on location and local regulations. Final eligibility and coverage details will be shared during the hiring process.

Are you interested in applying?

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Recruitment FAQs

How long is the recruitment process?

Depending on how far you get in the process, it can take anywhere from 1 week to 4 weeks, varying on the seniority of the position, as well as the volume of applications for that particular post.

Why do you ask for a video introduction?

As a remote company, we’re aware of the perks but also the drawbacks of remote work. At Uscreen, we believe that putting a face to the voice is imperative for a healthy working environment. We see the video introduction as a symbolic first step.

Can I apply for multiple positions at once?

If you feel you qualify for multiple positions listed on our website, feel free to mention it in the cover letter. We won’t disqualify anyone based on multiple applications to separate job posts, but the cover letter will be the best way to go.

Will I be required to travel?

This depends on your location and job requirements. If any travel is needed, this will be specified in the job description and pointed out in the recruitment process. If you have an impairments prohibiting you from traveling and it might affect your work, please mention it in the cover letter.

Can I work from anywhere?

Remote work offers additional flexibility in choosing your own working environment such as workstation, lighting, ambient, etc. However, to stay efficient as a remote worker, we require all our team members to have a quiet space dedicated and optimized for work.

What time zone should I be in?

We have team members across the world, in different time zones. However, we do require an overlap with our headquarters in Washington, DC. This overlap will be defined for each position separately and can be anywhere from 4 to 8 hours depending on the position.