VP Controller, Corporate Functions

Abacus Group, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Abacus Group, LLC is seeking a VP Controller, Corporate Functions in Manhattan, NY to lead financial oversight of technology investments and manage the annual investment plan. The role requires deep experience in IT/Technology finance within financial services and strong collaboration with procurement and accounting teams to drive accurate reporting and process improvements.

Responsibilities include consolidating global results, delivering actionable analysis for executives, and guiding

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience.
• Experience in IT/Technology finance.
• Experience in financial services industry.
• Experience with Technology Investment accounting, capitalization, and cost governance.
• Experience with financial systems and ERP platforms.
• Ability to leverage AI tools to improve productivity, accuracy, and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial oversight of technology investments including budgeting, capitalization, and cost governance.
• Manage annual technology investment plan and identify cost trends and optimization opportunities.
• Consolidate global financial results and deliver reporting to support executive decision-making.
• Enhance financial reporting processes by streamlining workflows and improving reporting efficiency.
• Support compensation planning through financial modeling, tracking, and analysis.
• Analyze budget-to-actual results and prepare variance reports for senior leadership.
• Partner with procurement, accounts payable, and finance teams to ensure accurate accounting and expense reporting.
• Coordinate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities including accruals and reclassifications.

Skills

Accounting

Finance

Communication

Time management

AI tools

Education

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

Tools

ERP platforms

Job description

Our client is an investment banking advisory firm. They seek a VP Controller, Corporate Functions to join their Manhattan, NY office.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial oversight of technology investments, including budgeting, capitalization, and cost governance
• Manage the annual technology investment plan and identify cost trends, accounting issues, and optimization opportunities
• Consolidate global financial results and deliver reporting and analysis to support executive decision-making
• Enhance financial reporting processes by streamlining workflows and improving reporting efficiency
• Support compensation planning through financial modeling, tracking, and analysis
• Analyze budget-to-actual results and prepare variance reports and presentations for senior leadership
• Partner with procurement, accounts payable, and finance teams to ensure accurate accounting and expense reporting
• Coordinate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including accruals, reclassifications, and financial reporting
• Assist with regulatory filings and accounting policy initiatives in collaboration with technical accounting teams
• Oversee accounting for strategic projects, contracts, and capitalized assets while supporting process improvements and system enhancements

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 8/9+ years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, or a related role
• IT/Technology finance required
• Financial services industry required
• Experience with Technology Investment accounting, capitalization, and cost governance
• Experience with financial systems and ERP platforms
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, accuracy, and analysis
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills