Assistant Controller

Location: Kfar Sava, IL (hybrid)
NEXT's mission is to help entrepreneurs thrive. We're doing that by building the only technology-led, full-stack provider of small business insurance in the industry, taking on the entire value chain and transforming the customer experience.

Simply put, wherever you find small businesses, you'll find NEXT.

Since 2016, we've helped hundreds of thousands of small business customers across the United States get fast, customized and affordable coverage. We're backed by industry leaders in insurance and tech, and we still have room to grow — that's where you come in.

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Controller to join our accounting team.In this role, you'll be involved in the full finance cycle from monthly, quarterly, and annual close to tax compliance, SOX controls, and close collaboration with our U.S. teams and external auditors.

What You'll Do

• Play a key role in the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes
• Monitor and ensure the accuracy of financial data
• Prepare tax returns, exposures, and other statutory reports
• Work closely with external auditors during interim and annual audits
• Support SOX compliance and internal controls processes
• Assist in managing hedging activities
• Collaborate with finance teams in the US
• Support ad-hoc financial tasks

What We Need

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and CPA license – Mandatory
• 2–3 years of audit experience from a Big 4 accounting firm – Mandatory
• Strong proficiency in Excel
• High-level English skills (verbal and written)
• Knowledge of NetSuite – Advantage
• Exceptional accuracy, attention to detail, and analytical skills
• Independent, proactive, and strong interpersonal skills
• Great organizational and time management skills

Note on Fraudulent Recruiting
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Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some underrepresented people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At NEXT, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
One of our core values is 'Play as a Team'; this means making sure everyone has an equal chance to participate and make a difference. We win by playing together. Next Insurance is an equal opportunity employer and prioritizes building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants of any type and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job-related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state, and local laws. Next's policy is to comply with all applicable laws related to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.*