AI-Driven Assistant Controller (Hybrid NYC, FinTech)

Guarantors Technology Service Inc; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health savings account with employer

Flexible spending accounts

401(k)

PTO and paid holidays

Parental leave

Disability benefits

Job summary

TheGuarantors is a fintech company improving leasing risk management with AI-driven underwriting. We seek an Assistant Controller in New York to lead critical accounting operations, monthly closes, and audit prep while modernizing processes with AI and automation.

The role reports to the Controller and collaborates with the CFO, offering a path to impact in a fast-growing company. Hybrid NYC office with comprehensive benefits awaits.

Qualifications

• CPA license preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 5+ years of relevant experience, ideally including time at a public accounting firm and in insurance or brokerage.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and internal controls.
• Hands-on proficiency with AI tools in your work, and curiosity about using them to rebuild manual processes.
• Experience with accounting systems such as QuickBooks and NetSuite strongly preferred.
• High attention to detail and excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Self-starter with a collaborative mindset and ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.
• Opportunities to make an impact within a fast growing company.
• Health savings account with employer contribution
• Flexible spending accounts (healthcare, dependent care, commuter)
• 401(k)
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Company sponsored short and long term disability

Responsibilities

• Execute the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close, including preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Prepare and reconcile monthly premium remittances to insurance carrier partners
• Use AI tools and automation to streamline recurring work such as reconciliations, flux analysis, and reporting, and document improved workflows
• Partner with the Controller to test, implement, and refine new finance tools and processes
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies across all accounting activities
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, including clear documentation of processes and procedures
• Prepare audit schedules and support the annual financial audit
• Support the preparation of financial statements and management reports
• Collaborate with FP&A, Legal, Operations, and Product to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Assist with regulatory filings, tax compliance, and other ad hoc projects as needed

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Self-starter

Collaborative mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Master's degree a plus

CPA license preferred

Tools

QuickBooks

NetSuite

AI tools

Job description

TheGuarantors is a fintech company improving leasing risk management with AI-driven underwriting. We seek an Assistant Controller in New York to lead critical accounting operations, monthly closes, and audit prep while modernizing processes with AI and automation.

The role reports to the Controller and collaborates with the CFO, offering a path to impact in a fast-growing company. Hybrid NYC office with comprehensive benefits awaits.