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Job Application for Assistant Controller at Hebbia Back to jobs Assistant Controller New York City Apply About Hebbia The AI platform for investors and bankers that generates alpha and drives upside. Founded in 2020 by George Sivulka and backed by Peter Thiel and Andreessen Horowitz, Hebbia powers investment decisions for BlackRock , KKR , Carlyle , Centerview , and 40% of the world’s largest asset managers. Our flagship product, Matrix, delivers industry-leading accuracy, speed, and transparency in AI-driven analysis. It is trusted to help manage over $30 trillion in assets globally. We deliver the intelligence that gives finance professionals a definitive edge. Our AI uncovers signals no human could see, surfaces hidden opportunities, and accelerates decisions with unmatched speed and conviction. We do not just streamline workflows. We transform how capital is deployed, how risk is managed, and how value is created across markets. Hebbia is not a tool. Hebbia is the competitive advantage that drives performance, alpha, and market leadership. The Role As Assistant Controller at Hebbia, this role will own accounting and financial operations. This individual will be responsible for overseeing our books, leading the monthly close process, strengthening internal controls, and ensuring accuracy and compliance. We are looking for a motivated and ambitious individual to build our accounting function from the ground up to support our hypergrowth trajectory. This will be a hands-on role, with the opportunity to build and lead a team over time. Key Responsibilities Oversee and/or execute on all core accounting activities Lead the monthly and annual close processes, including review/approval of journal entries, account reconciliations, flux analysis, and financial statement tie-outs to ensure accurate and timely reporting Drive audit readiness and execution by serving as primary point of contact for external auditors and ensuring timely completion of deliverables Design, implement, and enforce internal controls, policies, and standard operating procedures that strength risk management and operational scaling Partner with the leadership team to support on any fundraising initiatives Who You Are Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field CPA certification required 7-10 years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years in high-growth startups/tech companies Deep accounting expertise with thorough knowledge of current GAAP standards Demonstrated experience scaling financial operations in a hypergrowth environment Proficiency in accounting systems (preferably with modern AI ERPs) and other financial systems Strong cross-functional collaboration skills; ability to clearly explain financial / accounting details to other stakeholders High attention to detail A builder’s mindset – you think and operate like a founder, you don’t wait for permission to make an impact Compensation The combined base + bonus compensation range for this role is $185,000 - $225,000 + competitive equity. 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