Assistant Controller

Brewer Morris; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Brewer Morris in New York City is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to lead accounting for SPVs, funding facilities, and structured finance transactions within a growing global organization. The role partners with treasury, legal, and risk teams to scale controllership.

This hybrid NYC position emphasizes strong US GAAP knowledge, SOX controls, and automation initiatives. You will own close processes, ensure balance sheet integrity, and drive continuous improvements across the finance

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting or controllership experience.
• Expert knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial statement prep.
• Experience with securitizations, SPVs, and structured finance.

Responsibilities

• Own accounting, reporting, and close for SPVs and structured finance.
• Lead new funding initiatives and securitizations from inception to reporting.
• Support month-end close, balance sheet integrity, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Strengthen SOX controls and audit readiness.
• Partner with Treasury, Legal, Finance, Risk, and Systems.
• Drive process improvements and automation in controllership.
• Act as a technical accounting resource for complex funding structures.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

SOX controls

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Compensation: Up to $165,000 base salary + 15% annual bonus

A growing global organization is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to play a key role in scaling a high-performing controllership function. This position will lead accounting activities related to complex funding structures, special purpose entities (SPVs), and structured finance transactions while supporting financial reporting, internal controls, and operational excellence across the finance organization.

This is a hybrid position based in New York City, offering the opportunity to work closely with business leaders and finance partners in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Own accounting, reporting, and close processes for SPVs, funding facilities, and structured finance transactions.
• Lead accounting execution for new funding initiatives, securitizations, and complex transactions from inception through ongoing reporting.
• Support month-end close, balance sheet integrity, reconciliations, and financial reporting activities.
• Strengthen and maintain internal control frameworks, including SOX compliance and audit readiness.
• Partner with Treasury, Legal, Finance, Risk, and Systems teams to support business growth and operational scalability.
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and controllership best practices.
• Act as a technical accounting resource for complex business initiatives and evolving funding structures.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in accounting, audit, controllership, or financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial statement preparation.
• Experience with securitizations, structured finance, SPVs, funding facilities, or similar complex accounting environments.
• Background in financial services, fintech, capital markets, private credit, or other highly regulated industries preferred.
• Experience with SOX controls, audit coordination, and financial reporting processes.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong systems aptitude with a focus on process improvement and automation.
• Proven ability to collaborate across functions, manage competing priorities, and thrive in a high-growth environment.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• High-impact role with significant visibility across finance leadership.
• Opportunity to influence and build scalable accounting processes.
• Exposure to complex funding and structured finance transactions.
• Competitive compensation package with bonus eligibility.
• Hybrid work environment in New York City.

If you're a hands-on accounting leader with structured finance or funding experience and are looking for a highly visible opportunity within a growing global organization, we'd welcome a conversation.