Assistant Controller

Job Description

1stDibs is a one-of-a-kind online marketplace that connects design lovers to more than one million extraordinary pieces, from furniture and fine art to jewelry and fashion. As a leading global marketplace for design lovers, we enable shoppers to discover beautiful things and interact with top sellers from around the world and our team shares that passion. Our best-in-class platform allows shoppers to buy directly, negotiate a price, or bid on items at auction and enables them to interact with sellers throughout all stages of the transaction — including item inquiries, price negotiations, and customization requests.

We are seeking a hands-on Assistant Controller reporting to the VP, Controller to join our team. We are looking for someone who is highly motivated, organized and has a proven ability to adapt, lead and work well on a small, fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and diverse team. Reporting to the VP, Controller, you will have significant responsibility for coordinating, collaborating, and managing our month-end close process, improving the timing and accuracy of our financial reporting, overseeing, and implementing processes to improve operational efficiencies and working closely as a finance business partner with the rest of the organization.

This position is based in NYC but is currently fully remote which is currently allowed if you reside in one of the following states:
MA, RI, CT, NY, NJ, PA, MD, FLA, IL, TX, or CA. Candidate must be willing to work east coast.

What you’ll do

• Support the accounting and financial reporting processes, including month-end close, accounts payable, accruals, account reconciliations, internal reporting and analysis and overall maintenance of the company’s accounting records.
• Assist in the design, implementation, and maintenance of robust internal controls for SOX compliance.
• Identify and implement workflow improvements and automate processes to minimize risk, eliminate manual workflows, reduce inefficiencies, and increase bandwidth.
• Perform or review certain operational functions, such as weekly dealer payments, reconciliations of eCommerce revenue to cash receipts, and reconciliations between credit card processor and accounting records to ensure complete and accurate recording of transactions.
• Effectively and timely research, track and resolve accounting or documentation discrepancies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally across the organization, as needed to understand new business initiatives to identify accounting and systems implications and to identify solutions to support the growth of the business and drive financial discipline across the company.
• Work directly with FP&A and SEC Reporting teams, as well as with other departments to promote a more efficient and focused financial reporting package.
• Assist with compliance, including audits and other filings
• Assist with ad-hoc requests and projects from VP, Controller.

Who You Are

• You have a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance and active CPA required
• You have a minimum 7 years of accounting experience (mix of public accounting and industry experience preferred)
• You have experience using NetSuite or similar ERP systems
• You have strong knowledge of US GAAP
• You have advanced Microsoft Office Excel skills
• You have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• You have experience in managing and mentoring a team
• You have extensive knowledge of sales tax
• You have experience with international operations and foreign currencies
• You are self-motivated, personable, and a team player

Nice to Haves

• Experience with marketplaces preferred

About 1stDibs 1stDibs is a leading online marketplace connecting design lovers with highly coveted sellers and makers of vintage, antique, and contemporary furniture, home décor, art, fine jewelry, watches, and fashion. 1stDibs is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 1stDibs is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The 1stDibs mission, to enrich lives with the extraordinary, can only be achieved when diversity, equity and inclusion are embedded into our values, culture and the way we do business. Enabling access to and celebrating unique and diverse perspectives is at the very core of what we do. We are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent in the industry, who are reflective of the diversity of our communities, and fostering an environment where every individual feels they belong, are valued and heard. As a leading design marketplace, we leverage the power of our platform and brand to empowe r historically underrepresented individuals, and the businesses they own, across the art and design industries.