Assistant Controller

Oros Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Oros Search is seeking an Assistant Controller for a publicly traded airline with a Northeast base and a global footprint. The role reports to the Controller and blends technical accounting, operations, financial analysis, and internal controls.

The position will lead monthly and quarterly close, external reporting, and management reporting, working with FP&A, coordinating with external auditors, and driving process improvements and accounting infrastructure development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• 8–20 years progressive accounting experience, including Big Four.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP; SOX and internal controls.
• Direct inventory accounting under ASC 330 and revenue ASC 606.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly and quarterly financial statements for operating entities.
• Support the preparation and review of quarterly and annual management reporting packages and external financial disclosures.
• Prepare and review general ledger entries and account reconciliations as part of the monthly close process.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting procedures, and operational efficiency.
• Develop, implement, and maintain effective internal controls in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Partner with FP&A to provide operating results, financial analysis, management reporting, and forecasting support.
• Coordinate with external auditors on quarterly reviews, annual audits, and financial statement preparation.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

SOX compliance

Inventory accounting ASC 330

Revenue recognition ASC 606

Big Four experience

Financial analysis

Internal controls

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Job description

A publicly traded airline headquartered in the Northeast, with a global operating footprint is seeking an Assistant Controller. The organization operates in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment that values hard work, accountability, collaboration, and long-term employee retention.

About the Position

The Assistant Controller will support the accounting function in executing the monthly and quarterly close processes, preparing external financial reporting, and delivering management reporting. This hands-on role combines technical accounting, operational accounting, financial analysis, and internal controls.

Reporting directly to the Controller, the individual will play an important role in overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial information, and supporting financial decision-making across the business. The position will also contribute to process improvements, special projects, and the continued development of the company's accounting infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly and quarterly financial statements for operating entities.
• Support the preparation and review of quarterly and annual management reporting packages and external financial disclosures.
• Prepare and review general ledger entries and account reconciliations as part of the monthly close process.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting procedures, and operational efficiency.
• Develop, implement, and maintain effective internal controls in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Partner with FP&A to provide operating results, financial analysis, management reporting, and forecasting support.
• Coordinate with external auditors on quarterly reviews, annual audits, and financial statement preparation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field; CPA preferred.
• 8-20 years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in Big Four public accounting.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and experience with SOX compliance and internal controls.
• Direct experience with inventory accounting under ASC 330 and revenue recognition under ASC 606.