Controller

A Financial Services Firm based in New York City is seeking an experienced accounting professional to join your team as a Controller.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close.
• Oversee general ledger activity, accruals, intercompany transactions, leases, fixed assets, payroll, and compensation-related accounting.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, financial analyses, and supporting schedules.
• Prepare and review internal and external financial statements.
• Coordinate annual audits and manage relationships with external service providers.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal accounting policies.
• Research and resolve technical accounting matters.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls, policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Partner with finance, tax, legal, technology, and other internal teams on company-wide initiatives.
• Improve accounting processes through standardization, automation, and technology.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team.
• Serve as a trusted accounting resource to senior management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Active CPA license required.
• 15+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership and people-management responsibilities.
• Experience within a complex, multi-entity organization.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, technical accounting, and internal controls.
• Proven experience managing financial statement audits.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to remain hands-on while overseeing broader accounting operations.