Financial Reporting - Asst Controller

SEC Financial Reporting - Asst. Controller | 3 days in NYC office

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A publicly traded financial services and investment management organization is seeking an Assistant Controller to join its accounting and finance team. This individual will play a key role in the preparation of quarterly and annual SEC filings, technical accounting research, financial reporting, audit coordination, and internal controls.

This opportunity offers significant exposure to executive leadership, including the CFO and Controller, and is ideal for a CPA coming from Big 4 audit, SEC reporting, financial reporting, or a public company accounting environment.

Key Responsibilities

SEC Reporting & Financial Statements

• Assist with the preparation and review of quarterly and annual SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q and 10-K.
• Prepare financial statements and related footnote disclosures in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Draft and review MD&A support schedules, disclosure checklists, and reporting packages.
• Coordinate filing timelines and reporting deliverables across internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist with earnings support schedules and public company reporting requirements.

Financial Close & Corporate Accounting

• Participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Review account reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules.
• Analyze financial results and investigate significant fluctuations and reporting variances.
• Support implementation of process improvements and enhanced reporting controls.

Executive & Board Reporting

• Prepare management and board reporting materials.
• Develop presentations and analytical reporting packages for senior leadership.
• Support ad hoc projects and strategic initiatives undertaken by the finance organization

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• CPA required.
• 8-15 years of accounting experience; candidates with 10+ years strongly encouraged to apply.
• Big 4 public accounting experience preferred.
• Strong SEC reporting experience, including preparation or review of Forms 10-Q and 10-K.
• Public company reporting experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial statement disclosure requirements.
• Advanced Excel skills required.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced reporting environment. xhyhwjd
• Desire to grow into a broader accounting leadership role.