Assistant Controller - Management Company

WhiteCap Search; New York (NY); In loco; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

WhiteCap Search is seeking a seasoned finance professional to support the Management Company entities across multiple jurisdictions. Reporting to the Controller, this role focuses on accounting, financial reporting, and compliance for the region within a global finance team.

You will own month-end close, oversee intercompany transactions, manage external providers, and drive process improvements and strong internal controls.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required.
• Up to 10 years of combined public/private experience in financial services.
• Experience with US GAAP; IFRS; UK GAAP (FRS 102) knowledge.
• Sage Intacct experience preferred.

Mansioni

• Own end-to-end statutory accounting for subsidiary entities, including month-end close.
• Maintain general ledger; post journal entries including inter-company transactions.
• Manage cash reconciliation, accounts payable, expense allocations, accruals, reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reporting; consolidate into US parent.
• Manage intercompany balances and transfer pricing.
• Oversee external service providers for statutory books, tax, and corporate secretarial matters.
• Support the annual audit process and serve as focal point for external auditors.
• Facilitate banking relationships and new account openings across jurisdictions.
• Oversee payroll review and employer compliance, including year-end reporting.

Conoscenze

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Control mindset

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA certification

Strumenti

Sage Intacct ERP

Descrizione del lavoro

We are seeking a professional to support the financial operations of the firm's Management Company entities across various foreign jurisdictions. Reporting directly to the Controller, this individual will play a key role in accounting, financial reporting, and financial compliance for the region, working closely with the broader Finance team.

This role is designed for a high-performing, motivated professional looking for growth opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Management Company Accounting & Financial Operations
  • Own end-to-end statutory accounting for subsidiary entities, including month-end close.
  • Maintain and review general ledger, posting journal entries including inter-company transactions.
  • Manage cash reconciliation, accounts payable, expense allocations, accruals, account reconciliations.
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reporting packages for internal review. Ensure accurate reporting and consolidation into US parent entity.
  • Manage intercompany balances and transfer pricing.
  • Oversee external service providers responsible for statutory books, tax, and corporate secretarial matters, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
  • Support the annual audit process and serve as a key point of contact for external auditors.
  • Facilitate banking relationships and new account openings where needed across various jurisdictions.
  • Oversee payroll review and employer compliance, including year-end reporting and other local employer obligations.
• Process Improvement & Controls
  • Establish and build scalable processes and internal controls in line with company policies.
  • Document policies and drive automation, identify processes for improvement both locally and internationally in collaboration with peers.
• Business Partnership
  • Partner closely with Controllers on month-end close, consolidation, and reporting activities at both the US entity and consolidated group level.
  • Partner closely with senior leadership and teams across the firm outside of finance.

Required Skills, Qualifications, and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA is required.
• Up to 10 years of combined public and private experience within the financial services industry.
• Prior experience in alternative investment management, hedge funds, asset management, or banking, particularly in organizations reporting into a U.S. parent company, is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, IFRS and practical working knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS 102), with ability to report into US GAAP group requirements.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills with a strong control mindset.
• Ability to operate independently while collaborating effectively with a global finance team.
• Collaborative, hands-on team player who supports others when needed.
• Champion best practices and continuous improvement, bringing a strong control mindset and a builder's mentality to every process.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving, and at times ambiguous environment while remaining goal-driven and focused on introducing structure, efficiencies, and a strong control framework.
• Experience with Sage Intacct ERP preferred.

Disclosure: The hourly rates and/or salaries listed may or may not reflect total compensation packages including bonus and fringe benefits, etc., nor are the advertisement(s) posted a guarantee of a certain compensation package for a position or bona fide offer of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.