Senior Assistant Controller - Public Co. SOX & Close Lead

Informa Group Plc.; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great community

Volunteer days

Career development

Work from home flexibility

401k match

Job summary

Informa TechTarget, Newton, MA-based, is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to oversee all accounting operations for a $500M publicly traded company. This leadership role requires Big 4 background, CPA, deep US GAAP and SEC reporting knowledge, and a track record of managing a global accounting team.

You will lead monthly close, SOX controls, and coordinate with external auditors while driving process improvements and automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and active CPA license.
• 7+ years progressive accounting experience including 5+ years at a Big 4.
• Experience in publicly traded companies with US GAAP/SEC reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations under US GAAP.
• Lead monthly close process, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Ensure timely month-end reporting and calendar adherence.
• Coordinate monthly close with global teams and external auditors.
• Maintain SOX compliance and internal controls across the organization.
• Lead and develop a global team of accounting professionals.

Skills

Big 4 experience

Public company accounting

SOX compliance

US GAAP

Financial reporting

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA license

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Informa TechTarget, Newton, MA-based, is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to oversee all accounting operations for a $500M publicly traded company. This leadership role requires Big 4 background, CPA, deep US GAAP and SEC reporting knowledge, and a track record of managing a global accounting team.

You will lead monthly close, SOX controls, and coordinate with external auditors while driving process improvements and automation.