Assistant Controller

Our client is an Infrastructure company. They are seeking an Assistant Controller to join their Manhattan, NY office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation and review of monthly and quarterly financial statements across multiple business units and operating entities.
• Develop and review periodic management reporting packages, financial schedules, and supporting documentation for external reporting requirements.
• Manage general ledger activities, including monthly journal entries, account reviews, and financial statement accuracy.
• Optimize the financial close process by identifying inefficiencies, strengthening procedures, and reducing reporting timelines and errors.
• Supervise and mentor accounting personnel across business units, establishing consistent standards for reporting quality, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Establish and monitor internal control procedures, ensuring proper documentation, testing, and compliance with applicable financial reporting requirements.
• Partner with FP&A and other business functions to provide financial insights, operational reporting, budgeting, and forecasting support.
• Coordinate with external auditors throughout periodic financial statement audits, providing supporting schedules, reconciliations, and requested documentation.

Requirements

• 8+ years of corporate accounting experience
• Need someone with public company experience
• Either from audit or private – need to have experience with SOX
• Management experience highly preferred
• CPA Preferred

Job ID: 47689