Assistant Controller

About Us 

Fenix24 is an industry-leading cyber disaster recovery and restoration company. Battling threat actors as The World’s First Civilian Cybersecurity Force, Fenix24 delivers cybersecurity services through its four battalions: Fenix24 for ransomware recovery and restoration; Athena7 for IT security assessments, strategy and planning; Grypho5 for ongoing security-based management; and Argos99 for expert insights into data, assets and infrastructure. Under its Securitas Summa program, Fenix24 ensures organizations are prepared to effectively resist and rapidly recover from a cyberattack, offering a combination of managed data and infrastructure protection, real-time threat intelligence, and ongoing hardening and breach resistance.  

Fenix24 is one of four battalions fighting threat actors on the front lines of the global cyber war. As part of The World’s First Civilian Cybersecurity Force, Fenix24’s army of battle-tested specialists deliver ransomware restoration and recovery services to bring an organization’s operations back online effectively and efficiently. Fenix24 provides an assurance of recovery in the event of a cyberattack, leading to the full restoration of critical infrastructure, data and systems, with a minimum of downtime and financial loss. 

About This Position 

We are searching for an Assistant Controller to join the Fenix24 accounting team. This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role for a seasoned accounting professional who thrives in fast-moving environments and takes genuine ownership of building and improving the processes around them. Reporting directly to the VP of Accounting Operations and leading a team of five, the Assistant Controller will play a central role in maturing our accounting operations, strengthening internal controls, and scaling our financial infrastructure to match the pace of a rapidly growing company. This is not a role for someone who maintains the status quo — we are looking for someone who rolls up their sleeves, identifies what needs to change, and drives that change with urgency and precision. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead, develop, and manage a team of five, including two Senior Accountants, one Staff Accountant, a Payroll Manager, and an AP Specialist, fostering accountability, growth, and high performance. 

• Assess current accounting processes with fresh eyes, identify gaps and inefficiencies, and build scalable, well-documented procedures that support the company’s growth trajectory. 

• Own the month-end and year-end close process, ensuring timely, accurate completion of journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and financial statement preparation in accordance with US GAAP. 

• Drive improvements across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll operations, with a focus on responsiveness, effectiveness, and accuracy. 

• Leverage and optimize NetSuite, FloQast, and related automation tools to improve efficiency, reporting accuracy, and visibility across the accounting function. 

• Support multi-entity and intercompany accounting, including revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 606 across IT services, managed services, and SaaS arrangements. 

• Monitor and report on key financial metrics including DSO, aged payables, and cash flow indicators, providing timely analysis and insights to the VP of Accounting Operations. 

• Design, document, and enforce internal controls and accounting policies, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and readiness for external audits or regulatory review. 

• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, and leadership to support strategic initiatives and business scaling efforts. 

• Assist in managing relationships with external third parties and service providers, including auditors, tax advisors, legal counsel, and consultants, supporting key workstreams in coordination with the VP of Accounting Operations. 
• Support ad-hoc projects, analysis, and leadership requests on an ongoing basis as business needs evolve. 

Qualifications, Requirements & Preferred Skills 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA required or actively in progress (currently sitting for exams or on a defined path to licensure). 

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a relevant management role; public accounting background with a Big 4 or regional firm a plus. 

• Deep understanding of US GAAP, including revenue recognition (ASC 606), multi-entity accounting, and intercompany eliminations. 

• Demonstrated track record of jumping into new or early stage processes, identifying areas of opportunity, and driving measurable improvements with short-term impact. 

• Proven people leader with a track record of developing high-performing teams, investing in the growth of those around them, and fostering a culture of accountability and trust.  

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to operate at both a strategic and detailed level simultaneously. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the demonstrated ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization while modeling Fenix's culture and values. 

• Experience with NetSuite and FloQast is a plus but not required – we value adaptability and a willingness to learn  
• Experience in IT services, managed services, or SaaS environments preferred.