Assistant Global Controller

Confidential - Private Equity Backed, Multi-Billion Dollar, Pre-IPO; United States; Remote; USD 225,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic, multi-billion dollar private equity-backed company as an Assistant Global Corporate Controller. This pivotal role involves leading accounting policies and ensuring compliance with US GAAP while overseeing financial reporting and audits. The ideal candidate will bring over 15 years of corporate accounting experience, including SEC reporting, and possess a strong technical accounting background. Work in a remote environment and contribute to a company poised for an IPO in 2025. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a high-stakes environment, this is the opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in corporate accounting, SEC reporting, and SOX controls.
• Active CPA license and Big 4 experience required.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement accounting policies and procedures.
• Lead global financial closing processes ensuring timeliness and accuracy.
• Maintain compliance with US GAAP and SEC regulations.

Skills

Corporate Accounting

SEC Reporting

SOX Controls

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Financial Modeling

US GAAP

Education

Active U.S. CPA License

15+ years of Corporate Accounting Experience

Tools

OneStream

SAP

Excel

Job description

Confidential - Private Equity Backed, Multi-Billion Dollar, Pre-IPO United States

Compensation Details

This range is provided by Confidential - Private Equity Backed, Multi-Billion Dollar, Pre-IPO. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$225,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

Position Overview

This position is with a multi-billion dollar private-equity backed company planning an IPO in 2025. The professional must operate in a remote, global environment and be based on the East Coast.

Experience in a private-equity backed environment (preferred) and in a public company (required) is essential.

Managing off-shore and/or shared services teams is highly preferred.

Reporting directly to the Chief Accounting Officer, the Assistant Global Corporate Controller is a key, visible role. Responsibilities include directing accounting policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, leading global accounting close and consolidation, overseeing financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with SEC and other regulatory bodies.

The role involves technical accounting matters, including goodwill impairment, purchase accounting, derivatives, pensions, and non-standard transactions. It also includes overseeing external audits, internal controls, and special projects.

The ideal candidate will have extensive US GAAP knowledge, experience in consolidated financial reporting, and a strong technical accounting background. They should be capable of delivering results under tight deadlines, mentor staff, and ideally have ERP system experience.

Key Responsibilities

1. Create and implement accounting policies and procedures.
2. Lead global financial closing processes ensuring timeliness and accuracy.
3. Maintain compliance with US GAAP and SEC regulations.
4. Prepare financial reports, including internal statements and SEC filings.
5. Research and establish new accounting policies.
6. Oversee complex technical accounting areas.
7. Implement guidance and train the global team.
8. Support audits and internal controls.
9. Drive process improvements and efficiency.
10. Manage staff development and team staffing.
11. Analyze financial packages for compliance.
12. Support M&A activities.
13. Ensure controls and SOX compliance.

Qualifications

1. 15+ years of corporate accounting experience, including SEC reporting and SOX controls; Big 4 experience required.
2. Active U.S. CPA license.
3. Proven leadership and team motivation skills.
4. Strong US GAAP, internal controls, and SEC reporting knowledge.
5. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
6. Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
7. ERP experience (preferably OneStream and SAP).
8. Proficient in Excel and financial modeling.
9. High ethical standards and integrity.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing
• Industries: Data Infrastructure and Analytics, Market Research