Senior Associate, Accounting

Geller & Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 101,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Geller & Company in New York, NY seeks an experienced accounting leader to oversee financial statements, controls, and audits. You will mentor a finance team across functions and partner with FP&A, tax, and treasury on strategic initiatives.

You bring 10+ years in corporate accounting or controllership, CPA, and strong GAAP knowledge to drive budgeting, forecasting, and system improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA is required; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in corporate accounting or controllership roles.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP or IFRS.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, including SEC filings (if applicable).
• Lead the coordination of external audits and manage relationships with auditors.
• Manage general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and fixed assets.
• Implement and maintain robust accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and systems.
• Lead and mentor a team of accounting professionals across multiple functions.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Support succession planning and talent development within the finance organization.
• Partner with FP&A, tax, treasury, and other departments to support strategic initiatives.
• Provide financial insights and analysis to support executive decision‑making.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and long‑term financial planning.
• Oversee financial systems and ensure data integrity and automation.
• Lead or support ERP implementations and upgrades.

Skills

Financial reporting

Accounting operations

Team leadership

Strategic financial analysis

ERP systems management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

CPA certification

MBA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Financial systems

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP or IFRS.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, including SEC filings (if applicable).
• Lead the coordination of external audits and manage relationships with auditors.

Accounting Operations

• Manage general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and fixed assets.
• Implement and maintain robust accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and systems.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and mentor a team of accounting professionals across multiple functions.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Support succession planning and talent development within the finance organization.

Strategic Financial Support

• Partner with FP&A, tax, treasury, and other departments to support strategic initiatives.
• Provide financial insights and analysis to support executive decision‑making.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and long‑term financial planning.

Systems & Technology

• Oversee financial systems and ensure data integrity and automation.
• Lead or support ERP implementations and upgrades.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA required; MBA preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive experience in corporate accounting or controllership roles.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience managing audits and regulatory filings.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and analytical abilities.

Skills

• Financial reporting and compliance
• Accounting operations and controls
• Team leadership and development
• Strategic financial analysis
• ERP and financial systems management
• Cross‑functional collaboration

The base salary range for this position is: $101,000 - $123,000. Base pay offered may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package includes medical, dental, vision, financial, and other benefits as well as the potential for an annual bonus consideration.