Assistant Controller

Swimlane is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Assistant Controller to join our Finance team. In this role, you will support the VP of Finance in overseeing all aspects of financial reporting, compliance, and accounting operations. As a growing technology company, we value individuals who can thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and bring both technical acumen and strategic thinking to the table.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial operations and internal controls, with the ability to work cross-functionally to support business objectives. You will play a key role in scaling our accounting processes, improving financial systems, and ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements
• Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies and assist with the development and documentation of new procedures as we scale
• Manage day-to-day operations of the accounting function, including revenue recognition, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, and general ledger
• Assist with financial audits, tax filings, and regulatory compliance
•  Oversee accounting and payroll compliance for foreign subsidiaries, including intercompany reconciliations, consolidations, and FX
• Collaborate with FP&A, HR, Legal, and other departments to provide financial insights and support company initiatives
• Help evaluate and implement improvements in financial systems and automation tools
• Supervise and mentor junior accounting staff, promoting a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement
• Research and implement accounting policies for complex transactions (e.g., revenue arrangements, equity, leases).
• Supervise and mentor a U.S.-based Senior Accountant while overseeing outsourced subsidiary accountants to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant accounting across entities
• Support special projects and analysis as needed by the VP, Finance and executive team

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA strongly preferred)
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally including time in both public accounting and private industry
• Experience in a SaaS or technology company is required
• CPA preferred
• Deep understanding of financial reporting and internal control processes
• Experience with accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks, or similar) and financial reporting tools
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with large data sets
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and communication abilities
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a remote environment

Location: This is a remote position, and candidates must be current United States residents at the time of application in order to be considered.  

Who we are, and what we offer:

Swimlane is a rapidly growing, innovative startup that provides cloud-scale, low-code security automation for organizations of all industries and sizes. Our technology is relied upon by major security-forward companies around the globe, and we are consistently rated as the #1 trusted low-code security automation platform. Our mission is to prevent breaches and enable continuous compliance via a low-code security automation platform that serves as the system of record for the entire security organization.

The Perks of being a Swimlaner:

• Competitive Benefits & Compensation
• Stock Options
• Training & Professional Development Opportunities
• MacBook Pro
• Great Company Culture
• We value collaboration and innovation
• Give-back Volunteering Opportunities

Here at Swimlane, our core focus is to Automate the World of Security and we strive to represent our five core values in everything we do:

• Punch above your weight class - We make the most of our circumstances and constantly surprise and impress with our ability to deliver.
• Be a happy innovator - The hard problems are the fun problems to solve, we’re excited to take on difficult challenges and find creative solutions.
• Always be leveling up - We are continuously improving, embracing change, and consuming information to better ourselves and each other.
• Move at the speed of WOW - We work with an extreme sense of urgency, but we never compromise quality.
• Have honesty and integrity in ‘all the things’ - We make decisions with the best of intentions, doing what is right for as many stakeholders as possible.

What’s the best thing about working at Swimlane? If you ask the team, they'll tell you it's the people. Swimlaners are innovative, collaborative, and driven by the purpose of revolutionizing the way security teams automate and respond to alerts. Headquartered in beautiful Denver, Colorado, Swimlane's staff spans 28 states and 23 countries!

To complete your application, please submit your resume to swimlane.com/careers

The base salary range for this position is $120,000-$140,000 annually and is dependent on skills and experience.  This position may be eligible for variable compensation, which will be discussed as part of the interview process.