Vice President, Controller

Aon plc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 136,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & paid holidays

401(k) with match

Health & wellness programs

Exclusive discount programs

Job summary

Lenox Advisors, a subsidiary of NFP Corp., seeks a Vice President, Controller to lead the accounting function, drive accurate financial reporting, and strengthen internal controls across a complex, multi-entity organization in New York. Reporting to the CFO, this role partners with corporate accounting, compliance, internal audit, and external auditors.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years in accounting or corporate finance, Big Four exposure, and a CPA/CA designation with strong leadership and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and financial statement preparation and analysis.
• Ability to interpret financial results and communicate insights to leaders.
• Ability to lead initiatives across functions and organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting, financial reporting, and monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities across a complex, multi-entity organization.
• Own the integrity of the general ledger, reconciliations, accounting policies, balance sheet substantiation, intercompany accounting, and related controls.
• Deliver financial statements and management reporting that clearly communicate business performance, financial results, trends, and risks.
• Analyze financial results and translate key drivers, trends, and issues into useful insights for leadership.
• Partner with corporate accounting, compliance, internal audit, and external auditors on reporting, audit, accounting, and control matters.
• Advise business leaders on accounting and reporting considerations related to business decisions and transactions.
• Develop accounting professionals and create an environment that supports accountability, collaboration, and growth.
• Support mergers and acquisitions through accounting diligence, reporting integration, and post-acquisition accounting activities.
• Lead initiatives that simplify processes, improve reporting capabilities, strengthen controls, and enable the accounting function to scale with the organization.

Skills

U.S. GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CPA/CA

MBA preferred

Tools

Excel

Financial systems

BI tools

Job description

Lenox Advisors brings together sophisticated solutions in wealth management and insurance services to high-net-worth individuals and their families. As a wholly owned subsidiary of NFP Corp., an Aon Company, we combine the culture of a boutique firm with the stability and backing of a large corporation to create an environment that's truly unique. NFP is a multiple Best Places to Work award winner in Business Insurance. We’re a recognized Elite Agency award winner and a leading property and casualty broker, benefits consultant, wealth manager, and retirement plan advisor. NFP provides solutions enabling client success through the expertise of over 8,000 global employees, investments in innovative technologies, and enduring relationships with highly rated insurers, vendors and financial institutions. To learn more, please visit: https://www.NFP.com.

The Vice President, Controller leads the organization's accounting function and is accountable for accurate financial reporting, effective controls, and disciplined accounting operations. Reporting to the CFO, this leader oversees the financial close, financial and management reporting, balance sheet oversight, audit coordination, accounting policy, and internal controls.

The VP, Controller works across Executive Leadership, Planning & Analysis, Finance Operations, Data & Analytics, MassMutual, and NFP/Aon Corporate Finance to strengthen reporting, solve complex accounting issues, and support informed business decisions.

Interested in shaping how a growing organization approaches accounting, reporting, and financial operations? This role offers the opportunity to lead the controllership function while driving improvements in reporting, processes, controls, and scalability.

Job Accountabilities / What You’ll Do

• Lead accounting, financial reporting, and monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities across a complex, multi-entity organization.
• Own the integrity of the general ledger, reconciliations, accounting policies, balance sheet substantiation, intercompany accounting, and related controls.
• Deliver financial statements and management reporting that clearly communicate business performance, financial results, trends, and risks.
• Analyze financial results and translate key drivers, trends, and issues into useful insights for leadership.
• Partner with NFP/Aon Corporate Accounting, Compliance, Internal Audit, and external auditors on reporting, audit, accounting, and control matters.
• Advise business leaders on accounting and reporting considerations related to business decisions and transactions.
• Develop accounting professionals and create an environment that supports accountability, collaboration, and continued growth.
• Support mergers and acquisitions through accounting diligence, reporting integration, and post-acquisition accounting activities.
• Lead initiatives that simplify processes, improve reporting capabilities, strengthen controls, and enable the accounting function to scale with the organization.

Experience

• 12+ years of progressive experience in accounting, controllership, audit, or corporate finance.
• Big Four public accounting experience required.
• Public-company or public-company reporting experience required.
• Experience leading financial close and reporting for a complex, multi-entity organization.
• Experience addressing complex accounting matters and applying U.S. GAAP to business transactions.
• Experience partnering directly with corporate accounting, auditors, compliance teams, and senior leadership.
• Experience leading accounting teams and cross-functional finance initiatives.

Skills / Abilities

• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and financial statement preparation and analysis.
• Ability to interpret financial results and communicate relevant insights to business and finance leaders.
• Ability to lead initiatives and work effectively across functions and organizational levels.
• Effective written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with Excel, financial systems, reporting platforms, and business intelligence tools.
• Project management and stakeholder management capabilities.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• CPA, Chartered Accountant (CA), or equivalent professional accounting designation required.
• MBA or other advanced finance designation preferred.

What We Offer

We're proud to offer a competitive salary, PTO & paid holidays, 401(k) with match, exclusive discount programs, health & wellness programs, and more. Our PeopleFirst culture focuses on building and nurturing lifelong relationships with our employees because, at the end of the day, we exist to be there for others. The base salary range for this position is $135,600 – $210,000. The base salary offered will be determined by factors including, but not limited to, experience, credentials, education, certifications, skill level required for the position, the scope of the position, and geographic location. Actual base salary offered will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

NFP and You... Better Together!

NFP and Lenox Advisors is an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer.