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

A leading alternative investment and financial services organization is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its Controller team. This position sits within the broader management company accounting function and will play an important role in the monthly and quarterly close process, consolidations, financial reporting, SEC reporting, audit support, and internal controls.

The Senior Accountant will report directly to the Chief Accounting Officer and work closely with the broader Controller organization. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional looking to build a strong foundation in corporate accounting and financial reporting while developing toward greater responsibility within the Controller team.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses supporting the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Assist with the consolidation of financial results across multiple legal entities.
• Support the preparation of financial statements and related disclosures.
• Assist with the preparation of MD&A and other reporting content for SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q and 10-K.
• Analyze financial results and investigate fluctuations, discrepancies, and unusual activity.

Internal Controls & Audit Support

• Execute assigned SOX/internal control activities, including control testing and maintenance of supporting documentation.
• Assist with the ongoing evaluation and documentation of internal controls over financial reporting.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and respond to audit requests and inquiries.
• Provide supporting schedules, documentation, and explanations for audit procedures.

Process & Technical Accounting

• Identify and support opportunities to improve accounting, close, and financial reporting processes.
• Assist with the implementation of process improvements designed to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and controls.
• Research and assist with the application of technical accounting guidance under U.S. GAAP.
• Support accounting analysis for new or unusual transactions and business activities.
• Work collaboratively with accounting, finance, and other internal teams to resolve accounting and reporting matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Approximately 3–5 years of relevant public accounting or industry experience.
• Experience with public-company accounting, SEC reporting, and SOX/internal controls is required.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Experience with month-end and quarter-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• CPA designation or progress toward the CPA is preferred but not required.
• Experience with insurance accounting, including U.S. GAAP and NAIC statutory accounting, or asset management/management company accounting is a plus.
• Experience auditing or supporting the preparation of financial statement footnotes and supporting schedules is preferred.
• Experience working with offshore accounting or delegation models is a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.