Vice President Controller

We are partnered with an exciting & fast-growing Financial Services Organization. They are looking to grow their Accounting team by adding a Controller.

This is a hybrid opportunity outside the Manhattan office.

Key Responsibilities:

• General Ledger & Asset Accounting: Manage Oracle NetSuite accounts, ensuring timely monthly closes, portfolio valuations, capital activities, and investor inquiries.
• Chart of Accounts: Maintain accurate financial transaction structures for reporting.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Develop annual budgets, forecasts, cost analyses, and provide variance reporting.
• Cash Management: Oversee cash flow, liquidity projections, disbursements, and funding needs.
• Accounts Payable: Supervise AP workflows using Tipalti or similar tools.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance internal controls, reporting systems, and financial processes.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to GAAP, tax laws, and financial regulations; liaise with internal tax teams and third-party consultants.
• Audit Management: Lead external audits and internal control assessments.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and coordinate junior finance professionals.
• Additional Support: Collaborate with tax teams, prepare financial statements, reconciliations, and various accounting deliverables.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience: 10 years in public/private accounting; Big Four and/or financial services industry preferred (lending, asset management, insurance, etc.).
• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of investment accounting, U.S. GAAP, and inventory accounting processes (valuation, reporting, reconciliation).
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance; CPA/CFA preferred
• Leadership: 9 years of progressive financial management experience, including 3 years in a managerial role.
• Systems: Proficiency in Excel; experience with Oracle NetSuite and Tipalti preferred. Ability to adapt to new systems.
• Skills: Exceptional attention to detail, communication, and collaboration; ability to drive initiatives and manage multiple stakeholders.

Please apply or reach out directly with a resume if you are interested:

P.lemas@hamlynwilliams.com