Assistant Controller New New York

Eglp; Northern, New York (KY, NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineers Gate is seeking an Assistant Controller to support accounting, financial reporting, and compliance across foreign jurisdictions. You will report to the Controller and work with the Finance team on statutory accounting, month-end close, and consolidation into the US parent.

The ideal candidate has up to 10 years of financial services experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and hands-on coordination of audits and intercompany activities.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience in alternative investment management, hedge funds, asset management, or banking preferred.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS and UK GAAP (FRS 102).
• Ability to report into US GAAP group requirements and collaborate with a global finance team.

Responsibilities

• 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, and reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reporting packages; consolidate into US parent.
• Manage intercompany balances and transfer pricing; oversee external service providers.
• Support annual audit process and coordinate with external auditors.
• Facilitate banking relationships and new account openings; oversee payroll review and local obligations.

Skills

US GAAP

IFRS

UK GAAP (FRS 102)

Financial reporting

Audit coordination

Intercompany accounting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

Engineers Gate (EG) is a leading investment manager founded in 2014 as a quantitative, computer-driven trading firm. Today, EG operates as a diversified, multi-strategy investment platform that combines systematic research with selective discretionary approaches.
EG's multi-manager platform allows independent investment teams to pursue distinct strategies while benefiting from shared infrastructure, risk management, and operational support. The firm's collaborative groups of researchers, engineers, and investment professionals deploy sophisticated statistical models, proprietary technology, and a centralized data platform to isolate and solve challenging problem sets in the global financial markets.

About The Role

We are seeking an Assistant Controller 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 a growth opportunity.

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.

The base salary for this role is anticipated to be $150,000-$175,000, excluding potential bonuses, additional compensation, and benefits. Actual compensation will depend on various factors including skills, experience, and qualifications

Voluntary Self-Identification

As set forth in Engineers Gate's Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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