Assistant Controller

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

Job summary

CFS, based in White Plains, NY, seeks an experienced Assistant Controller to own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close and to lead a growing accounting function onsite. You will work directly with senior leadership to ensure financial accuracy, robust internal controls, and strategic financial analysis.

The role requires CPA with 10+ years of accounting leadership, GAAP expertise, and advanced Excel skills.

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 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.

Skills

Leadership

Internal controls

Process improvement

Financial reporting

Audit liaison

Education

CPA

Tools

Excel

Job description

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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