Assistant Controller

Job Description: ASSISTANT CONTROLLER IONIC DIGITAL, a digital infrastructure company, is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller Assistant Controller to lead key general ledger and close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP. This role will drive process improvements and NetSuite optimization, support SEC filings, manage audit coordination, uphold SOX compliance, and develop a high-performing accounting team while strengthening the company’s overall financial controls and reporting infrastructure. Key Responsibilities ● General Ledger & Accruals: Managing all aspects of the general ledger, ensuring proper application of US GAAP (e.g., construction in progress, impairment and fair value, revenue). Assist in designing and implementing operational processes around key technical accounting matters to ensure they are documented accurately and incorporate the necessary controls. ● Financial Close Management: Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to US GAAP. Oversee the consolidation of financial statements, accruals, manual journal entries, key account reconciliations, and variance analyses. Lead efforts to accelerate the financial close process, through automation and streamlined reconciliations. ● SOX Compliance & Internal Controls: Work with the Internal Controls Manager to ensure accuracy of process flows, risks and controls. Assist in maintaining internal control documentation to ensure compliance with public company requirements and safeguarding company assets. ● Systems & Process Optimization: Drive continuous improvements in accounting processes, policies, and systems. Leverage NetSuite ERP to optimize workflows, reporting, and internal controls. ● SEC Financial Reporting: Assist in the preparation of external filings, including Forms 10-K and 10-Q. ● External Audit Coordination: Coordinate with external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits. ● Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and develop the Accounting Manager and staff accountants. Skills and Abilities ● Must be flexible, have high energy, be able to work independently and manage multiple tasks with competing priorities where short deadlines are the norm ● Ability to manage ambiguity and self-start within a lean team ● Integrity; honesty, trustworthy and ability to maintain confidentiality ● Demonstrated professional verbal and written communication skills ● Highest standards of accuracy and precision, highly organized ● Ability to think creatively, highly driven and self-motivated ● Strong analytical abilities ● Ability to meet tight filing deadlines Required Qualifications and Experience ● 5 to 8 years of progressive accounting experience in a SOX‐compliant or public‐company environment ● Ability to work independently in a remote setting, managing multiple priorities in a high-growth company. ● Proficiency in ERP systems (NetSuite preferred) and advanced Excel skills. Preferred Qualifications ● Prior involvement in system implementation, optimization or migrations is desirable ● Construction, data center industry experience valuable. ● Public accounting firm experience a plus ● Pre-IPO and fast-close transformations experience is a plus What We Offer ● Competitive salary ● Medical, Dental & Vision benefits ● 401k – including company matching ● Opportunity to grow with early-stage company About Ionic Digital Ionic Digital is a leader in powered land development and digital infrastructure, purpose-built to accelerate the next generation of high-performance computing (HPC). Our foundation of expertise in secure, scalable computing and efficient energy management provides a strong springboard for future expansion into other high-growth areas within the digital infrastructure landscape Ionic Digital is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All decisions at Ionic Digital are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. *We are conducting this recruitment directly. Unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from staffing agencies will not be accepted, and we will not be responsible for any associated fees.* Apply To This Job