Assistant Controller

Korn Ferry Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Korn Ferry client seeks a Senior Accounting Manager to support key accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and operational finance activities within a fast-paced environment.

The role offers broad exposure across the accounting function and opportunities to partner with cross-functional teams. Responsibilities include close processes, journal entries, reconciliations, financial statements, internal controls, audits, and ERP optimization (NetSuite).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience in regulated industry or compliance-driven environment.
• Strong understanding of general ledger, reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Experience maintaining internal controls and supporting audits.
• Exposure to NetSuite or a comparable ERP system.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements and management reporting packages.
• Support compliance, regulatory, and external reporting requirements.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures.
• Partner with internal stakeholders on operational and financial initiatives.
• Support external audits and other compliance-related reviews.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and reporting enhancements.
• Assist with ERP system administration and optimization, including NetSuite.
• Contribute to special projects and strategic finance initiatives as needed.

Skills

Accounting proficiency

General ledger

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Regulatory/compliance

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Multi-priority management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

NetSuite

ERP systems

Job description

We have partnered with our client in their search for a Senior Accounting Manager to support key accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and operational finance activities. This role offers broad exposure across the accounting function and the opportunity to partner with cross-functional teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements and management reporting packages.
• Support compliance, regulatory, and external reporting requirements.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures.
• Partner with internal stakeholders on operational and financial initiatives.
• Support external audits and other compliance-related reviews.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and reporting enhancements.
• Assist with ERP system administration and optimization, including NetSuite.
• Contribute to special projects and strategic finance initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience working within a regulated industry or compliance-driven environment is required.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Experience maintaining internal controls and supporting audits.
• Exposure to NetSuite or a comparable ERP system preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Title Senior Accounting Manager

Location New York, NY (hybrid)

Client Industry Financial Services

Compensation $60-$80/hr

About Korn Ferry Korn Ferry unleashes potential in people, teams, and organizations. We work with our clients to design optimal organization structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward and motivate their workforce while developing professionals as they navigate and advance their careers. To learn more, please visit Korn Ferry at www.Kornferry.com