Assistant Corporate Controller

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established and fast-growing company. Reporting to the Corporate Controller, the Assistant Corporate Controller will play a key leadership role in overseeing the company’s financial reporting, technical accounting, month-end close, and the accounting function for 20 companies, including development of a large team. The Assistant Corporate Controller will be responsible for the continuous improvement of the company’s accounting initiatives, principles, practices, and procedures. This position requires a strategic thinker with exceptional analytical skills, the ability to manage and develop a large accounting team, and the confidence to communicate and present financial information to the Corporate Controller, Chief Financial Officer, and other executives.  

This role is a unique opportunity to have a significant impact on a growing organization. In addition, you will work directly with other Finance Team leaders and key executives such as the General Counsel, the IT leader, and Operations Leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely financials are prepared in compliance with US GAAP standards and with adherence to the close calendar, identifying any areas of concern in financials for investigation and resolution.
• Oversee timely completion of internal financials, bank financials and other financial packages.
• Maintain and implement recommended changes to policies and procedures as appropriate.
• Lead, manage, and drive process improvements related to the accounting function.
• Review income tax provisions for multiple companies in accordance with ASC 740.
• Oversee the US GAAP compliance and internal and external reporting for a large investment portfolio spread across multiple companies.
• Oversee the US GAAP compliance and internal and external reporting for a large loan portfolio.
• Assist in overseeing the external audit of 5 companies.
• Oversee the preparation and review of monthly management reporting packages, consolidated financial statements and related note disclosures for external audits.
• Support the tax return preparation process by providing schedules and responses to third-party tax preparers.
• Establish and ensure compliance with internal controls and continually update processes and procedures bringing accounting to best in class.
• Manage the consolidation of company entities including eliminations, non-controlling interests, and equity method investments.
• Direct the daily activities and career development of team members, including hiring, coaching, reviewing work, establishing goals and performance management of team members as required.
• Ability to effectively collaborate and communicate well with employees, external auditors and other consultants.
• Consistent follow-through and ability and flexibility to multi-task and effectively balance priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from all levels of management.
• This is a high-visibility position and the position will evolve and expand as the company continues to grow. This position will provide additional responsibilities and opportunities for the right candidate.
• Other duties as assigned.