Assistant Controller

Position: Assistant Controller
Team: Accounting Department
Reports to: Controller
Location: Slingshot Corporate Office, Marion, Indiana
Commitment Level: Full-Time, In Office

About Us
At Slingshot, we don't just "do" accounting; we build the financial engine that powers educational innovation. Our Accounting team serves as the company’s strategic scoreboard, providing the real-time feedback necessary to reinvent the retail experience. As an EdTech company, we aren't interested in "the
way it’s always been done." We are looking for a foundational team member who views a messy process as a puzzle to be solved and a manual task as an opportunity for automation.

The Opportunity
We are seeking a logical thinker and proactive problem-solver who is an expert in accounting. This isn't a role for someone who just wants to check boxes; it’s for someone who wants to own the "how" and "why" of our financial infrastructure. You will be a key architect in building scalable operations,
leveraging technology to eliminate friction, and translating complex data into the strategic insights that drive our growth.

What You'll Do:

• Engineer Scalability: Don’t just record expenses—reimagine the entire procure-to-pay cycle. You’ll identify bottlenecks and implement the tools and automations that allow us to scale without adding friction.
• Bridge the Gap: Act as a cross-functional consultant for Sales, Operations, and Retail teams. You’ll help them understand their financial impact and build the data pipelines that keep the organization synced.
• Optimize the Engine: Own the general ledger and month-end close not just for accuracy, but for efficiency. You’ll treat the chart of accounts and the closing cycle as a product that needs constant refinement.
• Ensure Structural Integrity: Apply U.S. GAAP and compliance standards as the blueprint for our growth, ensuring our financial foundation is rock-solid for audits and future expansion.

What You'll Bring (Qualifications):

• A "Solution-First" Mindset: You are naturally curious and bothered by inefficiency. You don't just find a discrepancy; you find the root cause and fix the workflow.
• Technical Fluency: You view Excel (XLOOKUPs, pivot tables) and ERP systems (NetSuite is a plus) as your primary tools for solving business riddles.
• The Language of Business: A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, with the ability to translate "Accounting-speak" into actionable advice for non-financial colleagues.
• Adaptability: You thrive in high-growth environments where the "right answer" might evolve as the company doubles in size.
• Precision & Craft: An obsession with accuracy, because you know that great decisions can only be made with great data.

Nice-to-Haves:

• 3+ years of experience in a high-growth or tech environment where change was the only constant.
• A track record of taking a manual process and making it digital or automated.
• A genuine interest in leveraging technology to evolve and optimize our industry’s core processes.

Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general duties and responsibilities of an accountant. It may not contain a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for this position.