Assistant Controller

Creative Financial Staffing; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking an Assistant Controller in White Plains, NY. The role requires a CPA and 10+ years of progressive accounting leadership, with strong GAAP expertise and multi-entity experience. You will own the close process, supervise staff, and partner with executives on financial reporting and internal controls.

The position is full-time onsite, offering exposure to audits, lender reporting, and growth opportunities within a fast-paced organization.

Qualifications

• CPA required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong GAAP and accrual-based accounting expertise, including financial statement preparation.
• Experience with multi-location or multi-entity organizations and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with accurate reporting.
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and consolidated financial statements.
• Oversee multi-entity accounting, intercompany transactions, eliminations, and Consolidations.
• Serve as primary audit contact and prepare schedules for auditors, lenders, and regulators.
• Strengthen internal controls and supervise accounting team members.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Excel skills

Education

CPA certification

Tools

Excel

Job description

Assistant Controller Compensation: $130,000 – $150,000
Location: White Plains, NY – full-time onsite

Take ownership of the close process, lead a growing accounting function, and work directly with executive leadership to drive financial accuracy and operational excellence. This is an outstanding opportunity for a CPA who enjoys both hands-on accounting and strategic leadership.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Own the accounting function across a multi-entity, multi-state organization with high visibility to executive leadership
• Partner directly with the CAO and CFO on financial reporting, analysis, and strategic initiatives
• Lead process improvement and automation efforts that drive efficiency and strengthen internal controls
• Manage and mentor accounting staff while helping scale a growing organization
• Gain broad exposure to financial reporting, audits, lender reporting, compliance, and complex accounting matters
• Play a key role in maintaining financial integrity and supporting organizational growth

Key Responsibilities for the Assistant Controller:

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and consolidated financial statements
• Oversee multi-entity accounting, intercompany transactions, eliminations, and consolidations
• Serve as the primary audit contact and prepare supporting schedules for auditors, lenders, and regulatory requirements
• Strengthen internal controls, improve accounting processes, and supervise accounting team members

Qualifications for the Assistant Controller:

• CPA required
• 10+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience in a fast-paced environment
• Strong GAAP and accrual-based accounting expertise, including financial statement preparation
• Experience with multi-location or multi-entity organizations and advanced Excel skills

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