Assistant Controller

A publicly traded financial services firm is looking to add an Assistant Controller to their finance team (HQ in NYC). This position will support the financial accounting, internal controls, budgeting, and financial reporting, and you will lead projects to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of reporting requirements.

This role is also responsible for partnering and providing specific accounting and other support to various functional and/or business stakeholders in support of their activities. May be required to help prepare budgets and other financial plans for management information, corporate entities, third parties in conjunction with the company’s Financial Planning and Analysis activities.

They're looking for 3-7 years of public accounting audit experience with financial services clients.

Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Assist in leading the preparation of accurate financial reporting, both for internal and external purposes following required GAAP and regulatory standards, including providing support for more technical areas.
• Work with relevant partners to ensure accuracy of transactions and financial disclosure.
• Support the continued enhancement and ongoing development of multiple financial systems ensuring that all Finance needs are met.
• Complete aspects of the monthly close, including financial reporting, in compliance with US, or other relevant GAAP, or other regulatory requirements.
• Help with preparation and review of detailed analysis and monthly/quarterly reconciliations, including reconciliation to the general ledger.

May also be responsible for:

• Assist in leading the preparation of technical accounting memos observing US GAAP and help prepare more technically challenging accounting memos.
• Assist in ensuring appropriate SOX 404 processes exist and are followed for preparation and submission of financial data. Strategic Projects
• Assist in identifying opportunities for process improvement and enhancement and propose solutions to improve the efficiency of the functional area.
• Assist in leading/lead certain projects and project workstreams in connection with global projects.
• Participate in miscellaneous project work and provide general assistance to the Finance Department and other teams.
• Provide ad-hoc support to the CAO, Global Corporate Controller, and business lead.