Assistant Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $170,000-$180,000

About SANS

Founded in 1989, SANS Institute (SANS) began as a cooperative research and education organization. Over the next 25 years, it grew to become the most trusted and widely recognized provider of information security training and certification in the world. Today, SANS has served more than 300,000 cybersecurity professionals around the world, with more than 60,000 earning Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) security certificationsthe leading certification that provides assurance to employers that their people and prospective hires can do the job.

At the heart of SANS is a community of practitioners, from auditors and network administrators to CISOs, who share their lessons learned and collaborate on solutions to the challenges they face. These experts, working across corporations, government agencies, and universities, come together to support and strengthen the global information security community.

Why SANS?

At SANS, our culture is defined by three pillars : Mission, Brand, and People.

• Our Mission is to hire people who understand the importance fighting against cybersecurity threats.
• Our Brand reflects a commitment to delivering the highest quality training.
• Our People are grounded in a culture of fairness, honesty, customer focus, and a pragmatic approach.

What You'll Achieve at SANS

We are seeking an Assistant Controller to join our Finance and Administration team. This role plays a key part in leading the accounting, financial close and reporting, tax compliance, business processes, billing, and international accounting functions within our organization. This role oversees key aspects of financial management, including the month-end close process, tax filings, workflows, billing, and international reporting and compliance ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.

A critical focus of this position is evaluating current processes, implementing automation tools to reduce manual work, and driving improvements across the Finance and Accounting department. The Assistant Controller also plays a key role in ERP system implementation and ongoing optimization. This role ensures accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in all financial operations.

The role is designed to provide broad exposure and leadership experience that could position the successful candidate for future consideration as a successor to the Global Controller within approximately 3-5 years.

As an Assistant Controller, you will :

What We're Looking For

Every SANS employee brings something unique. For this role, were looking for candidates with :

Preferred qualifications include :

Benefits and Perks of Working at SANS

Were committed to fair and equitable compensation. The expected salary range for this position is$170,000- $180,000, depending on geographic location, skills, and experience. At SANS, pay equity and transparency are priorities.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports your total well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally :

Flexibility and Balance at SANS

We support our colleagues with the tools and flexibility they need to thrive, both professionally and personally. As a primarily remote work environment, we are committed to maintaining strong connections, collaboration, and a vibrant culture across virtual teams. While most roles operate remotely, some positions may require occasional in-person presence depending on role-specific or business needs.

SANS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

SANS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact SANS Human Resources.

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SANS complies with all applicable state and local laws regarding the consideration of applicants with arrest or conviction records. For positions governed by federal and / or state banking regulations, SANS will adhere to relevant requirements when evaluating candidates with criminal histories.

Employment eligibility in the United States is required. SANS does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.