Assistant Financial Controller

Role Overview

The Assistant Financial Controller supports Tavily's accounting, closing and financial reporting. Reporting to the Financial Controller, the role prepares accounting schedules, reconciles balances and helps maintain accurate, timely financial records.

The successful candidate will work closely with internal teams and external partners in a dynamic, cross-functional finance environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in monthly, quarterly and annual closes, preparing journal entries and schedules.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, including cash, receivables and payables; investigate discrepancies and follow up with bookkeeping providers and internal teams.
• Support revenue accounting for enterprise contracts, subscriptions, API credits and usage-based billing, including reconciliations of deferred and unbilled revenue.
• Review customer order forms for financial accuracy, billing schedules and payment terms; coordinate invoicing, billing queries and collections with Sales and Revenue Operations.
• Prepare intercompany reconciliations and assist with consolidation entries and financial reporting across the group.
• Assist with financial statements, management reports, cash reporting and analysis of significant changes in results and budget variances.
• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for external audits and tax filings, working with the Controller and external advisers.
• Coordinate vendor and payment documentation, review expense coding, and resolve transaction discrepancies with relevant teams and providers.
• Maintain organized accounting records and help improve workflows, controls and automation; support finance projects as needed.

Key Qualifications and Experience

Must have qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, or Business Management.
• CPA qualification and a completed internship. Suitable for a first role after audit.
• Strong accounting fundamentals and experience preparing or auditing financial statements, reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup functions and working with large datasets.
• Ability to analyze transactions, identify discrepancies and prepare clear, accurate documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to learn new systems, manage deadlines and collaborate with internal teams and external advisers.

Preferred qualifications

• Familiarity with US GAAP, revenue recognition under ASC 606 and accounting for international entities.
• Exposure to accounting or billing systems such as QuickBooks, Stripe, Ramp or Tabs.
• Interest in improving finance processes through automation and AI tools.

Competencies and Working Style

• Organized and attentive to detail, with a consistent focus on accuracy.
• Takes responsibility for assigned tasks and follows issues through to resolution.
• Curious and analytical, with a willingness to understand the business behind the numbers.
• Works independently within agreed procedures and raises questions or exceptions promptly.
• Communicates clearly, prioritizes effectively and contributes practical ideas for improvement.