Assistant Controller, North America

Assistant Controller, North America

Fitch Group is currently seeking an Assistant Controller, North America based out of our New York office. This role will support core regional controllership activities, with primary responsibility for M&A accounting and post-acquisition integration. The role will lead acquisition accounting and integration of acquired businesses into close, reporting, controls, and policy frameworks, while partnering with business, tax, legal, and corporate finance stakeholders. In addition, the position will oversee North America sales tax compliance, month-end accruals and close support, management reporting, liaison with parent company corporate income tax, and support for external audit and SOX compliance.

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Lead acquisition accounting and support integration of acquired businesses into Fitch's close, reporting, controls, and policy frameworks.
• Oversee North America sales tax compliance and help manage related accounting and reporting requirements.
• Support month-end close, accruals, and management reporting to deliver accurate and timely financial information.
• Partner with tax, legal, business, and corporate finance teams on cross-functional controllership matters.
• Support external audit, SOX compliance, and coordination with parent company corporate income tax.

You May be a Good Fit if:

• 8+ years of accounting experience in public accounting and/or corporate finance roles.
• CPA highly preferred, with strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience with acquisition accounting, ERP systems, and advanced Excel skills.

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Experience integrating acquired businesses into accounting and reporting processes.
• Knowledge of sales and use tax compliance in a complex organization.
• Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• A proactive mindset and focus on process improvement.

Why Choose Fitch:

• Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required based on your line of business and location
• A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs designed to ensure that your time at Fitch will be a continuous learning opportunity
• Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning, financial wellness and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your short and long-term goals
• Promoting Health & Wellness: Comprehensive healthcare offerings that prioritize a healthy body & mind
• Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-first policies, including a generous global parental leave plan, designed to help you balance career and family life effectively
• Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days and support for community engagement initiatives

Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitch's credibility and reputation, our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interests or any appearance of a conflict of interest. Should you be successful in the recruitment process at Fitch Ratings you will be asked to declare any securities holdings and other potential conflicts prior to commencing employment. If you, or your immediate family, have any holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest yourself of them before beginning work. Fitch is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $125,000 and $145,000 per year. Actual salaries will be determined on an individualized basis and may vary based on factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, past performance, and other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of Fitch's total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, long-term incentives, and other benefits sponsored by Fitch.