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Nex is helping families reconnect with the joy of movement through fun, social, and interactive content that’s accessible to all ages. Its award-winning Nex Playground console, launched in December 2023, uses cutting-edge AI, mobile and vision technologies to merge digital and physical worlds, immersing players in the experience using their natural body movement. Nex Playground games range from original sports and fitness titles, to educational games and titles in collaboration with Hasbro and Sesame Workshop, Universal Dreamworks, Mattel, Paramount, and more.
Since its founding, Nex has been recognised as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, TIME’s Best Inventions, Parents’ Best Entertainment System for Families, and has been awarded the prestigious Apple Design Award. Nex Playground is also kidSAFE+ COPPA certified, highlighting the company’s firm stance on privacy and safety for kids and families. To learn more, visit https://www.nex.inc or follow the company on Instagram and Facebook.
Location: US, Bay Area or PST preferred
Annual salary: USD 140,000 - USD 170,000
Type: Contract (may convert to full-time based on performance and business need)
Reports to: Sr. Director, Accounting & Finance
We are seeking an enthusiastic accounting professional as our first Assistant Controller to lead, manage and scale our accounting function and team. This is a pivotal role in laying the groundwork to in-source our accounting operations by establishing scalable accounting processes, controls and capabilities to support Nex’s rapid growth and business objectives. This role will be hands-on and instrumental in designing the team, operations, tools and systems required to create a high performing accounting function.
What You'll Do- Drive rigour and execution of the month end close process in coordination with an outsourced accounting firm to deliver timely and accurate financial reporting
- Oversee and direct individuals responsible for the accounting activities and transactions of our hardware and subscription revenue streams to ensure accuracy and completeness. Deliver comprehensive reconciliations of A/R, deferred revenue, prepaids and inventory.
- Advise and propose technical accounting applications of current and future business activities which may include and not limited to ASC-606 and ASC-985
- Oversee multi-entity corporate structure and consolidations including maintenance and necessary changes to intercompany agreements
- Play an instrumental role in the annual audit process
- Establish accounting policy and procedure best practices to ensure GAAP or legal compliance and appropriate controls or segregation of duties
- Drive continuous improvement and scale through automation or simplification
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
- 7+ years of accounting experience, 2+ years of management
- CPA or equivalent
- Deep experience and knowledge of US GAAP, financial controls, tax and regulatory requirements
- Demonstrated success building and scaling an accounting team and operations from the ground up
- Experience and proficiency with leading financial/ERP systems and system implementations Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical abilities with meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively
- Consumer Electronics industry experience
- Early stage start up experience
- Experience with Supply chain, inventory management including an Inventory Management system (IMS)
- Competitive compensation package.
- Flexible working hours and vacation policy.
- Product-driven culture that treasures talents and individual growth.
- Front-row seat and hands-on experience with cutting edge technologies in the evolving gaming field
Nex is located in San Jose, California, USA and Hong Kong. Learn more about us at nex.inc/who-we-are.
We encourage applications even if you don’t meet more than 50% of the requirements — we believe that experience comes in many forms!
