Assistant Controller

2 weeks ago


San Francisco, United States hackerone Full time

HackerOne is the global leader in human-powered security, harnessing the creativity of the world's largest community of security researchers with cutting-edge AI to protect your digital assets. The HackerOne Platform combines the expertise of our elite community and the most up-to-date vulnerability database to pinpoint critical security flaws across your attack surface. Our integrated solutions, including bug bounty, pentesting, code security audits, spot checks, and AI red teaming, ensure continuous vulnerability discovery and management throughout the software development lifecycle. Trusted by industry leaders such as Coinbase, General Motors, GitHub, Goldman Sachs, Hyatt, PayPal, and the U.S. Department of Defense, HackerOne was named a Best Workplace for Innovators by Fast Company in 2023 and a Most Loved Workplace for Young Professionals in 2024.

Position Summary

HackerOne is looking for an Assistant Controller to oversee and continuously improve day-to-day accounting operations and the Company's close process. The ideal candidate should be efficient in working in a fast-growing start-up environment, rolling up their sleeves to help problem solve and have a passion for driving process improvements incorporating automation and systems all in a digital first setting. Reporting to the Controller, the Assistant Controller will serve as a thought leader, solving complex problems across diverse subject areas, while collaborating extensively with cross-functional partners. The ideal candidate fosters employee development helping contribute to building a world-class accounting team.

What You Will Do
  • Oversee day-to-day global accounting operations team across various areas such as cash and payments management, fixed assets, accounts payable and accruals, travel and expenses, and general ledger using digital first best practices

  • Oversee, drive and continuously improve the month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes including consolidation, journal entry review, flux analysis, reconciliation review and financial reporting

  • Establish, document and enforce proper accounting methods, policies and principles company wide

  • Collaborate cross functionally including with other finance team members to develop, drive and implement efficient accounting processes and controls

  • Drive improvements in using our finance systems to continue to streamline and automate processes

  • Oversee external audit preparations and liaise with external auditors and tax preparers

  • Contribute to the design, development and implementation of strong internal controls

  • Assist the Controller with investor relations activities, including preparing materials for audit committee and board meetings

  • Oversee, mentor and develop global accounting team

Minimum Qualifications
  • 8+ years of experience in the accounting field with a combination of public accounting, late-stage technology start-ups and/or public companies, with 3+ years acting in a managerial capacity

  • Knowledgeable of U.S. GAAP with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Proficiency in accounting ERP system

  • Proactive, detail-oriented, and solution-focused approach, driving processes and system solutions in a digital first environment

  • Strong communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external business partners

  • Ability to motivate and develop a virtual team

  • Excellent proven project management skills

  • Enthusiasm for learning and staying up-to-date on industry trends.

  • Must be based remotely in US or Canada. HackerOne is a digital-first company. This model offers our employees flexibility in time and location. All employees must be able to work and excel in a remote environment.

Preferred Qualifications
  • CPA, or equivalent

  • Experience at a Big 4

  • Experience with WorkDay

Compensation Bands
Tier Guide

  • Tier A: $176K - $220K

  • Tier B: $158.4K - $198K

  • Tier C: $149.6K - $187K

  • Canada: CA$120K - CA$150K

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We're committed to building a global team For certain roles outside the United States, U.K., and the Netherlands, we partner with Remote.com as our Employer of Record (EOR).

Employment at HackerOne is contingent on a background check.

HackerOne is an Equal Opportunity Employer in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, pregnancy, disability or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by international, federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all HackerOne employment practices, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. HackerOne makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

For US based roles only: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, all qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for the position.

HackerOne Values

HackerOne commits to maintaining a strong, inclusive culture built for our employees and our community of hackers. We are driven by our five core values. We recognize that our mission is bigger than us, and therefore act with integrity at all times. As a team, we believe that transparency builds trust so we default to disclosure in our communications. Each individual executes with excellence, creating an environment of greater alignment and greater autonomy. We win as a team and respect all people to empower everyone to learn from each other, innovate, and grow.

Compensation Range: $149.6K - $220K



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