Director, Assistant Controller

Apollo·United States·Posted 7 October 2026

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ABOUT THE ROLE We are looking for a Director, Assistant Controller to join a high-growth, pre-IPO SaaS company at a pivotal stage. This role is the operational backbone of our accounting function owning the month-end close, leading the external audit, and developing a high-performing team. The ideal candidate is a strong operational accountant who has built and run accounting functions in a SaaS environment and brings the maturity to execute. This is an execution-focused role for someone who takes pride in running a clean, efficient accounting function while bringing enough technical breadth to be a thought partner on complex accounting matters. You will report to the Controller and lead the core Accounting GL team. The role has a meaningful runway to grow into broader scope as the company grows. WHAT YOU WILL DO - Lead the accounting function with the ability to define and implement an effective controllership framework that scales with the business - Own the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, maximizing the efficient use of resources to ensure timely and accurate results - Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team, building a culture of…

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