Assistant Controller
Korn Ferry
We have partnered with our client in their search for a hands-on interim accounting leader to own technical accounting, the close, audit support, and systems/process improvement during a period of rapid growth and integration. This person will inherit existing processes and make them better, while serving as a trusted thought partner to the VP of Finance. This role will be hybrid local to New York City - 4 days a week .
Core Responsibilities
- Accounting operations & close: Own the monthly/quarterly/annual close and consolidation across multiple legal entities (including JVs); ensure timely, accurate US GAAP financial statements; review entries, reconciliations and variance analyses; strengthen close discipline and controls.
- Technical accounting & compliance: Support complex transactions - business combinations (ASC 805), equity comp (ASC 718), leases (ASC 842), revenue recognition (ASC 606), and films/entertainment (ASC 926); draft accounting memos and white papers; support purchase accounting, earn-outs and post-acquisition integration; help build a scalable risk-and-controls framework.
- Audit & external reporting: Serve as day-to-day liaison with external auditors; manage PBC requests; assist with audited financials, footnotes and disclosures; partner with external tax advisors on partnership tax (K-1s, quarterly estimates).
- Treasury: Build and manage a 13-week cash forecast, actualize it, and manage fund flows; roll the discipline out across the organization.
- Systems & process: Act as NetSuite power user; standardize chart of accounts, entity structures and policies; automate manual processes; partner with FP&A and operations on data integrity and reporting.
- Leadership: Partner with shared services on order-to-cash and procure-to-pay; help build scalable processes and a high-performing accounting culture.
- Bachelor's in Accounting; CPA (or equivalent) preferred
- 8+ years of accounting experience; professional services, media, entertainment, sports or agency environments strongly preferred
- Public accounting background (Big 4 or national firm) preferred
- Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP - ASC 606 revenue recognition is a must
- Portfolio-company reporting, business combinations, complex statement of cash flows, and multi-subsidiary consolidations (across different systems)
- Prior PE-backed or rapidly scaling company experience a plus
- Strong audit and external-advisor experience
- ERP experience (NetSuite strongly preferred; QuickBooks also used); advanced Excel
Korn Ferry unleashes potential in people, teams, and organizations. We work with our clients to design optimal organization structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward and motivate their workforce while developing professionals as they navigate and advance their careers. To learn more, please visit Korn Ferry at
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