Assistant Controller

1 week ago

New York, New York, United States Empathy Full time $140,000 - $190,000 per year

Empathy is on a mission to help families through life's most challenging moments. Our award-winning product, powered by tech and driven by purpose, provides peace of mind by guiding families through the tedious and time-consuming tasks associated with loss.

With a combination of technology and human support, we enable families to focus on what truly matters while helping them navigate the emotions that follow.

Our team is passionate, empathetic, and dedicated to providing world-class solutions to families in need. We collaborate closely to identify pain points and design elegant solutions that empower and support our users.

About The Team
The Finance team at Empathy ensures smooth financial operations while maintaining compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. The team plays a crucial role in handling payroll, benefits, and all People Ops related financial processes.

By supporting both employees and the business, the Finance team helps drive consistency, accuracy, and efficiency across operations.

In this role you will:

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
  • Maintain the general ledger and ensure accuracy of financial data across departments.
  • Support the preparation of internal financial reports and variance analyses.
  • Help manage accounts payable and receivable workflows, in collaboration with team members.
  • Lead US payroll processing, ensuring timely and accurate payroll runs, in coordination with our PEO and internal stakeholders.
  • Work closely with our PEO on all finance-related matters, including benefits reporting, payroll adjustments, and compliance.
  • Manage state and local tax filings and registrations where self-service is required.
  • Act as a finance partner to our Employer of Record (EOR) for international contractor or employee relationships.
  • Assist with audit preparation and the development of internal controls and documentation.
  • Contribute to process improvements and systems optimization across accounting and finance operations.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, people, and revenue teams to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.

Requirements:

Nice to Have

  • CPA or CPA-track candidate
  • Experience in a startup, high-growth, or SaaS environment
  • Familiarity with expense platforms or close software
  • Experience with international payroll or working with global EOR/PEO partners
  • Comfort with multi-state tax environments and evolving compliance needs

The salary for this position ranges between $140,000-$190,000, which includes base salary and variable components. This is decided based on many factors, including but not limited to: skills, qualifications, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, we are proud to offer stock options in the company and a competitive benefits package.
To support our employees, we offer comprehensive benefits both in and out of the office. These include premium healthcare, comprehensive paid time off, and flexible parental leave. Our bereavement care includes premium access to the Empathy platform and support for employees and their families. We support financial wellness with a company-sponsored 401(k) plan and up to a 4% employer match, along with competitive stock options. With annual retreats, team lunches for our NYC office, and a remote employee stipend, we prioritize spending time together and investing in our people. We hope you will want to join our exceptional team

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