Global Controller

Job Description

** Global Controller - ONLY 1 day in NYC office **

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250k-300k total cash + EQUITY/OPTIONS

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Exclusively working with a rapidly growing investment platform seeking an established Global Controller to oversee ~3 individuals and report into the CFO.

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We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Global Controller to lead and scale the organization across multiple domestic and international entities. This role will serve as the senior most accounting authority, responsible for ensuring the integrity of the global accounting and financial reporting environment while building the processes, controls, and infrastructure necessary to support continued growth, acquisitions, and audit readiness.

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The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with strategic leadership and operational execution. They will be comfortable assessing complex accounting issues, driving process improvements, establishing global standards, and partnering with executive leadership in a fast-paced environment.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Lead the global accounting function and oversee accounting operations across multiple entities and jurisdictions.
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• Develop and maintain scalable accounting policies, procedures, controls, and reporting frameworks to ensure consistency across the organization.
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• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including consolidations, intercompany accounting, foreign currency translation, and eliminations.
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• Serve as the technical accounting expert for complex and non-routine transactions under US GAAP, with exposure to IFRS and international statutory reporting requirements.
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• Evaluate accounting practices, financial statement balances, and operational processes, proactively identifying risks and implementing remediation plans.
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• Ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of consolidated financial reporting and management reporting.
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• Design, enhance, and monitor internal controls, including account reconciliations, journal entry reviews, close controls, segregation of duties, and intercompany processes.
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• Lead audit readiness initiatives and manage relationships with external auditors, ensuring successful completion of annual audits and regulatory requirements.
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• Partner with leadership to support acquisitions, including purchase accounting, opening balance sheet reviews, accounting integration, policy alignment, and consolidation into group reporting.
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• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on automation, efficiency, governance, and accounting process optimization.
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• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team with strong accountability and review procedures.
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REQUIREMENTS

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• CPA required
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• International entities accounting experience (i.e. UK GAAP, HK GAAP, IFRS, etc)
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• Public Company experience
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• Current Controllership experience
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