Corporate Controller

Atlantic Group; New Jersey; On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

A rapidly growing financial institution is seeking an Assistant Controller to oversee financial reporting and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree, CPA, and over 8 years of experience in accounting within public or fintech sectors. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements and managing accounting operations. This full-time role offers competitive compensation with benefits such as medical and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, especially in public or pre-IPO environments.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, and SOX compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Oversee public company reporting including 10-K, 10-Q, and S-1 filings.
• Design and maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting.
• Lead the accounting operations and month-end/year-end close processes.
• Supervise and mentor accounting team members.
• Collaborate with FP&A, Tax, Legal, and Operations teams.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical

Leadership

Communication

Organizational

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA required

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, NetSuite)

Job description

This range is provided by Atlantic Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$150,000.00/yr - $220,000.00/yr

Join a rapidly growing financial institution preparing for its next stage of expansion and public readiness.

Responsibilities as the Assistant Controller:

• Financial Reporting: Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across all reporting cycles.
• SEC Filings: Oversee public company reporting, including 10-K, 10-Q, and S-1 filings, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance.
• Internal Controls & SOX Compliance: Design, implement, and maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting; Partner with auditors to ensure SOX compliance and drive improvements for public company readiness.
• Accounting Operations: Oversee daily accounting functions including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and treasury; Lead month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate results; Maintain and refine accounting policies and procedures to support scaling operations.
• Leadership & Team Development: Supervise and mentor accounting team members, fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration; Encourage continuous process improvement and professional growth.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with FP&A, Tax, Legal, and Operations teams to ensure alignment of financial reporting with business strategy; Provide technical accounting guidance and support to senior management.

Qualifications for the Assistant Controller:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required
• Experience: 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including time within a public company or pre‑IPO environment
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting (10-K, 10-Q, S-1), and SOX compliance requirements
• Industry Experience: Prior exposure to financial services, banking, or fintech preferred
• Systems: Proficiency in ERP and financial systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, NetSuite)
• Attributes: Highly detail‑oriented, analytical, and proactive; strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Financial Services, Accounting, and Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

Inferred from the description for this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance