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Handshake is hiring an Assistant Controller to manage general accounting functions such as month-end close, consolidation, and financial reporting for a rapidly growing company. The role includes leading the implementation of an AI-native close management tool, driving PCAOB audit-readiness, integrating recent M&A activities, and developing the accounting team.

Highlights

Own month-end close, consolidation, and financial reporting including treasury and inter-company transactions
Lead rollout of AI-native close management tool to improve automation in NetSuite and close processes
Drive Handshake's first PCAOB audit-readiness initiative towards a public-company-caliber audit process
Integrate recent M&A activity into accounting systems and procurement processes
Build and coach the accounting team, collaborating with FP&A, Payroll, and HR on complex accounting issues
Require 8+ years of relevant experience including Big 4 accounting firm background and 3+ years leadership experience
Must hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and CPA or equivalent, with strong US GAAP knowledge
Experience with NetSuite supporting month close, reporting, general ledger, and procurement functions
Excellent communication skills to influence cross-functional teams and drive consensus
Bonus points for IPO readiness experience

Assistant Controller Full Description

About Handshake

Handshake was founded on a simple belief that everyone deserves a path to a great career, regardless of where they went to school or who they know. Today, we power 25 million job seekers, 1 million+ employers, and 1,600 educational institutions.

In 2025, we started Handshake AI and built the fastest-growing AI data business in history. We work directly with frontier AI lab researchers to create evaluations, publish benchmarks, and push the boundary of data. We've grown from $0 to ~$1B run rate and pay ~$60M to over 30K individuals every month.

Why join Handshake now:

Shape how every career evolves in the AI economy, at global scale, with impact your friends, family and peers can see and feel
Partner hand-in-hand with world-class AI labs, Fortune 500 partners and the world's top educational institutions
Work together with engineers, scientists, operators, and more from Palantir, Meta, Scale AI, and former YC founders
Build a massive, fast-growing business with billions in revenue

About the Role

Reporting to the Senior Director of Finance, the Assistant Controller owns general accounting — month-end close, consolidation, and financial reporting — for a rapidly growing company, including three initiatives that will define the role's first stretch: standing up a new AI-native close management tool, leading Handshake's first PCAOB audit-readiness uplift, and integrating recent M&A activity into close management and procure-to-pay. You'll thrive here if you're comfortable operating in ambiguous, ever-changing environments and building process where little exists today.

Own month-end close, consolidation, and financial reporting, including treasury, foreign subsidiaries, and inter-company transactions, to keep the business on accurate, audit-ready footing
Lead the rollout of a new AI-native close management tool, driving better automation across NetSuite and the broader close process
Own Handshake's first PCAOB audit-readiness initiative, building on our existing Big 4 / AICPA-standard audits toward a more comprehensive, public-company-caliber audit process
Integrate recent M&A activity into accounting systems and structure, combining technical accounting work with operational transition across close management and procure-to-pay
Build and develop the accounting team, coaching and mentoring staff while partnering closely with FP&A, Payroll, and HR on complex accounting treatment

You Have

8+ years of relevant experience in high-growth, complex environments, ideally with a combination of experience at a Big-4 accounting firm
3+ years of relevant experience as a people leader
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent)
CPA designation, or internationally recognized equivalent, and strong knowledge of US GAAP
NetSuite experience, with knowledge of accounting systems supporting month close, reporting, general ledger, and procurement
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to drive consensus across cross-functional teams and influence decision-making
Exceptional problem-solving and ownership, with a highly analytical, inquisitive work style and strong attention to detail — proven ability to build processes from the ground up
Comfort operating with a high degree of autonomy in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment

Bonus Points:

IPO readiness experience

We Offer

Handshake delivers benefits that help you feel supported and thrive at work and in life.

The below benefits are for full-time US employees.

🎯 Ownership: Equity in a fast-growing company
💰 Financial Wellness: 401(k) match, competitive compensation, financial coaching
🍼 Family Support: Paid parental leave, fertility benefits, parental coaching
💝 Wellbeing: Medical, dental, and vision, mental health support, $500 wellness stipend
📚 Growth: $2,000 learning stipend, ongoing development
💻 Remote & Office: Internet, commuting, and free lunch/gym in our SF office
🏝 Time Off: Flexible PTO, 15 holidays + 2 flex days
🤝 Connection: Team outings & referral bonuses

Explore our mission, values, and comprehensive US benefits at joinhandshake.com/careers.

Original Job Description

About Handshake

Why join Handshake now:

Shape how every career evolves in the AI economy, at global scale, with impact your friends, family and peers can see and feel
Partner hand-in-hand with world-class AI labs, Fortune 500 partners and the world's top educational institutions
Work together with engineers, scientists, operators, and more from Palantir, Meta, Scale AI, and former YC founders
Build a massive, fast-growing business with billions in revenue

About the Role

Own month-end close, consolidation, and financial reporting, including treasury, foreign subsidiaries, and inter-company transactions, to keep the business on accurate, audit-ready footing
Lead the rollout of a new AI-native close management tool, driving better automation across NetSuite and the broader close process
Own Handshake's first PCAOB audit-readiness initiative, building on our existing Big 4 / AICPA-standard audits toward a more comprehensive, public-company-caliber audit process
Integrate recent M&A activity into accounting systems and structure, combining technical accounting work with operational transition across close management and procure-to-pay
Build and develop the accounting team, coaching and mentoring staff while partnering closely with FP&A, Payroll, and HR on complex accounting treatment

You Have

8+ years of relevant experience in high-growth, complex environments, ideally with a combination of experience at a Big-4 accounting firm
3+ years of relevant experience as a people leader
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent)
CPA designation, or internationally recognized equivalent, and strong knowledge of US GAAP
NetSuite experience, with knowledge of accounting systems supporting month close, reporting, general ledger, and procurement
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to drive consensus across cross-functional teams and influence decision-making
Exceptional problem-solving and ownership, with a highly analytical, inquisitive work style and strong attention to detail — proven ability to build processes from the ground up
Comfort operating with a high degree of autonomy in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment

Bonus Points:

IPO readiness experience

We Offer

Handshake delivers benefits that help you feel supported and thrive at work and in life.

The below benefits are for full-time US employees.

Explore our mission, values, and comprehensive US benefits at joinhandshake.com/careers.

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