Senior Accountant: SEC Reporting & SOX Controls

Atlas Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Search, a leading investment and financial services organization, seeks a Senior Accountant to join its Controller team. The role supports monthly and quarterly close, consolidations, financial reporting, SEC filings, and audit support, with emphasis on internal controls.

The Senior Accountant reports to the Chief Accounting Officer and will collaborate with the Controller organization to strengthen GAAP compliance and provide accurate financial statements for senior leadership and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant public accounting or industry experience.
• Experience with public-company accounting, SEC reporting, and SOX/internal controls.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Experience with month-end and quarter-end close activities (journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis).
• CPA designation or progress toward CPA preferred but not required.
• Experience with insurance or asset management accounting is a plus.
• Experience supporting footnotes and schedules for financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analyses for close cycles.
• Assist with consolidation of results across entities and financial reporting.
• Support MD&A and SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q and 10-K.
• Coordinate SOX/internal control activities and audit requests.
• Evaluate internal controls and improve processes for efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with accounting, finance, and other teams to resolve issues.

Skills

Analytical

Organizational

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation or progress toward CPA

Job description

Atlas Search, a leading investment and financial services organization, seeks a Senior Accountant to join its Controller team. The role supports monthly and quarterly close, consolidations, financial reporting, SEC filings, and audit support, with emphasis on internal controls.

The Senior Accountant reports to the Chief Accounting Officer and will collaborate with the Controller organization to strengthen GAAP compliance and provide accurate financial statements for senior leadership and