Assistant Controller

About the role

A career that's the whole package! At Conga, we've built a community where our colleagues can thrive. Here you'll find opportunities to innovate and support growth through individual and team development, all within an environment where every voice is heard. Conga lines up commercial operations so companies run as connected, smarter businesses. By unifying the people and processes that drive commerce, Conga aligns pricing, quoting, contracting, rebates, and communications so teams stay in sync and buyers keep moving forward. The result is trusted decisions, consistent buyer experiences, and profitable growth. More than 10,000 customers worldwide, including over 50% of the Fortune 100®, trust Conga when commercial complexity is high and global impact is on the line. Job Title: Assistant Controller Reports to: Controller Locations: US - Boston, MA, Houston, TX A quick snapshot... As Assistant Controller at Conga, you will play a key leadership role within the accounting organization, supporting the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial reporting. You'll oversee day-to-day accounting operations, help manage the close process, and ensure compliance with US GAAP and internal controls. This is a highly collaborative and hands-on role where you'll partner closely with Finance, FP&A, Billing, AR, and external auditors. You'll also help drive process improvements and scalability as the business continues to grow. Why it's a big deal... At Conga, the accounting function is foundational to how we operate and scale. The Assistant Controller ensures the accuracy and reliability of our financials, which directly impact executive decision-making, board reporting, and overall business performance. This role is critical in managing the month-end and quarter-end close processes, supporting audit readiness, and maintaining strong internal controls. In addition, the Assistant Controller helps drive operational excellence by identifying opportunities to improve processes, shorten close cycles, and enhance reporting quality. Simply put, this role is essential to ensuring financial discipline, compliance, and scalability across the organization. Are you the person we're looking for? Related experience You bring 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and/or industry experience within a SaaS or technology company. You have deep knowledge of US GAAP and experience managing month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes. Leadership & team development You have experience leading and mentoring accounting teams, fostering a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement. You're comfortable rolling up your sleeves while also developing others. Technical accounting expertise. You have a strong understanding of key accounting areas, including revenue recognition (ASC 606), accruals, and financial reporting. You are able to research and apply accounting guidance as needed. Operational excellence You have a track record of improving accounting processes and implementing scalable solutions. You understand how to operate in a fast-paced, high-growth environment while maintaining strong controls and accuracy. Initiative You are proactive and take ownership of outcomes. You identify opportunities, propose solutions, and follow through to execution without waiting for direction. Cross-functional partnership You collaborate effectively with teams across Finance, Billing, AR, FP&A, and Legal to ensure alignment and accurate financial outcomes. Education Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required; CPA strongly preferred. Here's what will give you an edge... Tools and systems experience Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite or similar Familiarity with financial consolidation and reporting tools Experience working closely with FP&A systems (Adaptive, Anaplan, etc.) is a plus Audit & compliance leadership Experience supporting or leading annual audits and working with external auditors Strong understanding of internal controls and compliance best practices Close process expertise Proven ability to manage and improve month-end and quarter-end close cycles Experience driving efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting Process improvement mindset Track record of identifying and implementing process improvements that enhance scalability and reduce manual effort Experience working in a high-growth environment with evolving processes Cross-functional collaboration Ability to effectively partner with Billing, AR, FP&A, and operational teams Strong communication skills with the ability to explain accounting concepts clearly Quality oriented You maintain a high standard for accuracy and integrity. You build processes that ensure reliable outputs and quickly address and resolve discrepancies when they arise. Resourceful & collaborative You bring a solution-oriented mindset and work effectively across teams to solve problems, improve processes,