Assistant Controller

Why Similarweb? Behind our global success and NYSE listing is a world-class Finance team spanning Israel and the US. We operate as a professional “one-stop shop,” where we combine deep knowledge sharing with warm, fun, and genuinely supportive work relationships. From day one, you’ll feel right at home. 🤝 Join a small, collaborative team where you’ll have real ownership and the opportunity to make a visible impact. This role is a great next step for someone looking to grow their accounting career within a public SaaS company , while helping shape processes and support a scaling business. The Assistant Controller will be responsible for overseeing various accounting functions, including, but not limited to: Operational Excellence - Lead the month-end and quarter-end close processes, ensuring all journal entries and accruals are posted with precision in NetSuite. Compliance & Controls - Maintain and evolve the internal control environment to ensure strict SOX compliance and adherence to corporate policies. Tax & Regulatory - Work with external and internal teams in preparation and review of federal, state, and local tax filings, as well as registrations, and complex reporting requirements. Sales & Use Tax Management - Oversee the end-to-end sales tax compliance process, including monitoring economic nexus thresholds, filing sales tax returns, resolving state tax notices, handling complex sales tax inquiries, and overseeing the registration process. Audit Readiness - Lead the preparation for internal and external audits, ensuring proper documentation and compliance. Revenue Recognition - Assist in the review of customer contracts and ensure revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 606. Process Improvement - Proactively identify inefficiencies in processes and implement automated solutions or workflow improvements. 🎯 This is the perfect job for someone who has: 3+ years of progressive experience in accounting - Public accounting/Private industry mix is a plus. B.S. Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field - CPA a plus. High proficiency in Microsoft Office products required, with advanced skills in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, IF statements) a must! Problem-solving abilities that look beyond the surface, and are able to dig into the root cause of problems, looking for the “why” and researching the solution. Proven ability to research accounting standards and complex issues and apply them to real-world scenarios. Ability to prioritize workload and successfully meet strict internal and external deadlines. **At Similarweb, collaborating with our colleagues in-office creates a more connected, unified culture. Our best work is a product of our face-to-face collaboration, with the ability to work partially from home.** The base salary range for this position in the Burlington, Massachusetts area is $80,000 - $105,000, plus benefits including: medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan, potential equity, employee stock purchase plan and paid sick and parental leave. Individual compensation is based upon a number of factors, including qualifications and relevant experience. The base salary range above is for the Burlington, Massachusetts area, and could vary for candidates in other locations. At Similarweb, we are revolutionizing the way businesses interact with the digital world by revealing to them everything that happens online. Our unique data and solutions empower over 6,000 customers globally, including industry giants like Google, eBay, and Adidas, to make game-changing decisions that drive their digital strategies. In 2021, we went public on the New York Stock Exchange, and we continue to reach new heights! Come work alongside Similarwebbers across the globe who are bright, curious, practical and good people. Why you’ll love being a Similarwebber: You’ll actually love the product you work with: Our customers aren’t our only raving fans. When we asked our employees why they chose to come work at Similarweb, 99%...