Global Controller | Equity, Unlimited PTO & Global GAAP

Oliver James Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Health, dental and vision insurance

Unlimited PTO

10 paid company holidays

Parental leave, life insurance and dis

Job summary

Oliver James Group is partnering with a fast-growing alternative asset manager to hire a Global Controller in New York. You will own the integrity of the firm’s accounting across multiple jurisdictions, design consistent policies, and build robust processes and controls to support growth and rigorous audits.

You will lead a global accounting function, drive consolidation and multi-entity close, oversee IFRS/Swiss reporting, and develop a high-performing accounting team.

Qualifications

• Must be a CPA with deep US GAAP knowledge.
• Experience leading multi-entity/global accounting functions.
• Experience with consolidation, IFRS exposure, and technical accounting.
• Asset management or financial services background preferred.
• M&A integration experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the global accounting function and act as senior accounting authority across all entities.
• Design and maintain scalable global accounting architecture with consistent policies and reporting standards.
• Lead technical accounting for complex US GAAP matters.
• Oversee local jurisdiction accounting including IFRS and Swiss requirements; reconcile to US GAAP.
• Establish and improve key controls: reconciliations, journal reviews, close, intercompany controls, separation of duties.
• Manage multi-entity close, consolidation, currency translation, intercompany accounting and eliminations.
• Lead integration of acquired entities, including opening balance sheets and purchase accounting.
• Build and develop a high-performing global accounting team with clear roles.

Skills

Multi-entity consolidation

US GAAP expertise

IFRS knowledge

M&A integration

Leadership/team development

Education

CPA certified

Job description

Oliver James Group is partnering with a fast-growing alternative asset manager to hire a Global Controller in New York. You will own the integrity of the firm’s accounting across multiple jurisdictions, design consistent policies, and build robust processes and controls to support growth and rigorous audits.

You will lead a global accounting function, drive consolidation and multi-entity close, oversee IFRS/Swiss reporting, and develop a high-performing accounting team.