Every day, tens of millions of people come to Roblox to explore, create, play, learn, and connect with friends in 3D immersive digital experiences– all created by our global community of developers and creators. 

At Roblox, we’re building the tools and platform that empower our community to bring any experience that they can imagine to life. Our vision is to reimagine the way people come together, from anywhere in the world, and on any device. We’re on a mission to connect a billion people with optimism and civility, and looking for amazing talent to help us get there. 

A career at Roblox means you’ll be working to shape the future of human interaction, solving unique technical challenges at scale, and helping to create safer, more civil shared experiences for everyone.

Assistant Controller

Roblox is looking for a highly motivated, experienced and dynamic Assistant Controller to help build and scale a best in class Accounting organization. Reporting to the Corporate Controller, the Assistant Controller will work closely with the Controller and senior leadership to manage accounting operations, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and support strategic financial initiatives. To be successful in this role, you should possess strong technical accounting expertise and knowledge of US GAAP, excellent leadership skills and the ability to work cross-functionally. The ideal candidate should be comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment and work well with a diverse team.

This position will report into the Corporate Controller and will be based in San Mateo, CA (hybrid).

You Will:Partner closely with the Corporate Controller, assisting in any ad-hoc needs to support the team, cross-functional partners and/or new business initiatives.Oversee the day-to-day accounting operations and lead the execution of the month-end close process for the corporate accounting team, including management of account reconciliations, month-end close tasks and fluctuation analyses.Oversee management of international subsidiaries to ensure compliance with local regulations and reporting requirements.Manage internal and external auditor relationships to facilitate completion of audit procedures in a timely and efficient manner.Partner with other departments, including FP&A, Treasury, Tax, and Legal, to support business initiatives and ensure seamless collaboration on close activities and financial reporting.and ensure alignment with financial reporting goals.Champion automation and efficiency across the Accounting team to scale with the company’s growth, bringing a fresh perspective on what best-in-class looks like.Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals, providing guidance on accounting issues; cultivate a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging process automation and the use of systems to drive efficiency.Assist with technical accounting research and provide technical guidance for non-standard transactions by documenting memos, as needed.Lead system implementations or upgrades as needed to support accounting operations.Ensure adherence to SOX controls, including documentation.You Have:Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent work experience.CPA or equivalent qualification required.Minimum of 10+ years of relevant accounting experience, with at least 5 years in a management capacity; Big 4 public accounting and public company experience in the technology industry are a plus.Proficiency with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred) and advanced Excel skills.A collaborative leadership style, strong coaching and mentorship skills, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement at all levels.Experience leading a large team through a growth stage; ability to roll up sleeves, and get into the details with teams when needed.Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills and able to handle complex accounting issues.Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with and influence partners.Superior organizational and project management skills, with a high attention to detail; ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Extensive experience in establishing and standardizing policies, processes, procedures and controls that are SOX compliant, using technology and best practices to improve efficiency and accuracy.

For roles that are based at our headquarters in San Mateo, CA: The starting base pay for this position is as shown below. The actual base pay is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs and market demand. Therefore, in some circumstances, the actual salary could fall outside of this expected range. This pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. All full-time employees are also eligible for equity compensation and for benefits.

Annual Salary Range$233,430—$274,080 USD

Roles that are based in our San Mateo, CA Headquarters are in-office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with optional in-office on Monday and Friday (unless otherwise noted).

You’ll Love: 

Industry-leading compensation package Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage A rewarding 401k program Flexible vacation policy (varies by exemption status) Roflex - Flexible and supportive work policy  Roblox Admin badge for your avatar At Roblox HQ:  Free catered lunches five times a week and several fully stocked kitchens with unlimited snacks Onsite fitness center and fitness program credit Annual CalTrain Go Pass

Roblox provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Roblox also provides reasonable accommodations for all candidates during the interview process.