Hopper is an accredited, mobile-only travel agency using big data to analyze and predict airfare and accommodations. A fully remote employer, Hopper strives to
Assistant Controller
Location
New York
Posted
9 days ago
Salary
$210K - $250K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Assistant Controller
Hopper
• Own technical accounting research and memo drafting across ASC 470 (convertible notes, warrants), ASC 606, ASC 842, SBC, new product accounting, and complex equity and financing transactions • Lead end-to-end global audit management across all entities, serving as the primary external auditor liaison • Design and implement the internal controls framework and drive SOX readiness • Oversee the quality and GAAP compliance of the month-end close, identify gaps and exceptions, and hold the accounting operations team to a high standard • Manage multi-entity, multi-currency consolidation, intercompany reconciliations, and transfer pricing compliance • Map data flows from the warehouse into NetSuite, identify gaps, and collaborate with Engineering to automate the close • Build and automate the reconciliation framework that bridges management and GAAP figures • Deploy AI tools across the accounting function to eliminate manual work • Oversee the accounting, AP, AR, and cash operations teams
Job Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with demonstrated readiness to operate at a director level
- Active CPA designation
- Public company experience — you've operated at scale and understand what a mature finance function looks like
- A track record of leading audits as the primary liaison, not just as a preparer
- Hands-on technical accounting memo drafting experience across complex topics
- SOX and internal controls design experience
- Systems and automation ownership — you've built processes, not just maintained them
- An automation-first mindset with genuine AI fluency
- SQL or data querying skills — or a demonstrated willingness to learn so you can independently investigate data issues without relying on engineering
- NetSuite experience (configuration, data architecture, or close automation) is a strong plus
- Travel, fintech, or marketplace industry background is a plus
- Pre-IPO or IPO readiness experience is a plus
Benefits
- Unlimited PTO.
- Carrot Cash travel stipend.
- Access to co-working space on demand through FlexDesk AND Work-from-home stipend.
- Very generous parental leave, much above industry standards!
- 100% employer paid Medical, Dental and Vision coverage for employees.
- Access to Disability & Life insurance.
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA).
- DCA/ FSA and access to 401k plan.
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