Position Overview:

This role supports the corporate accounting function by leading the close and consolidation process for a global organization with multiple legal entities. The Assistant Controller will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting under U.S. GAAP and IFRS where applicable, overseeing complex consolidation matters such as intercompany activity, and coordinating audit requirements across domestic and foreign reporting environments. The position is also focused on strengthening internal controls, improving close efficiency, and partnering with finance stakeholders to maintain consistent accounting practices and compliance worldwide.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, including oversight of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Compile consolidated and entity-level financial results, ensuring reporting accuracy through analytical review of trends, variances, and unusual activity.
• Develop and review cash flow reporting and related schedules, confirming alignment with underlying balance sheet movements.
• Manage consolidation activities across a multi-entity structure, including intercompany eliminations and ownership-related accounting considerations with full audit support.
• Evaluate and document accounting positions by preparing technical analyses and partnering with external auditors on key conclusions.
• Maintain and update formal accounting policies, ensuring changes in standards or transactions are reflected consistently across the organization.
• Oversee external audit engagements, including statutory audit coordination for foreign entities, while managing timelines, information requests, and issue resolution.
• Enhance the control environment by improving close governance, standardizing procedures, and reinforcing disciplined execution of internal controls.
• Collaborate closely with teams across Treasury, FP&A, Tax, and other finance groups to ensure appropriate transaction recording, accrual accuracy, and resolution of reporting matters.
• Support financial systems initiatives and process improvements, including automation, reporting enhancements, and close optimization efforts.
• Provide leadership coverage for consolidation oversight and close governance, serving as a primary backup in reviewing and approving key deliverables.
• Complete required regulatory, governmental, and statistical reporting submissions as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally combining public accounting and industry-based roles.
• Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP, along with familiarity with IFRS and statutory reporting requirements in global reporting environments.
• Background in complex consolidations, including intercompany accounting and related ownership considerations.
• Demonstrated experience managing external audit processes, with strong preference for exposure to foreign statutory audits.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and strong technical capability with financial systems, including experience working with ERP systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a hands-on, detail-oriented approach and the ability to manage competing priorities independently.

Salary Range: $160k - $180k