Financial Controller
consultancy group londonMundelein, IL
$160,000 - $180,000 per year
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consultancy group londonMundelein, ILSenior L5
$160,000 - $180,000 per year
Portfolio Management and Investment AdviceOther Accounting ServicesOffices of Certified Public Accountants
APPLY NOW (opens in a new tab)Job Description:
- Financial Controller
- New York, NY | Hybrid$160,000 - $180,000 base + bonus + benefits
- Join a High-Growth Financial Services Business
We’re partnering with a fast-growing, internationally established financial services business that is continuing to invest in and develop its US finance function.
As part of this growth, the business is looking to appoint a Financial Controller to its New York team. This is an excellent opportunity for a CPA-qualified accountant who wants to build their career in a dynamic, commercially focused environment with significant exposure to a growing international organization.
The role would suit someone currently working within public accounting who is considering their first move into industry, or someone who has already made that move and is looking for broader responsibility.
The Opportunity:
Working closely with senior finance leadership, you’ll play an important role in financial reporting, controls and the ongoing development of the finance function. You’ll gain exposure to a complex, multi-entity organization and work with stakeholders across finance and the wider business. As the company continues to scale, you’ll also have the opportunity to contribute to process improvement, systems development and finance transformation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the month-end and year-end close process across multiple entities
- Review journal entries and ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately and on time
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, intercompany balances and fixed asset schedules
- Assist with monthly management reporting and statutory financial statements
- Support external audit and relevant reporting requirements
- Maintain and enhance internal financial controls
- Partner with finance and operational stakeholders across the business
- Support budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis
- Identify opportunities to improve and automate finance processes
- Contribute to finance systems and transformation initiatives
About You: We’re particularly interested in speaking with candidates who have:
- CPA qualification 3+ years’ post-qualification experienceA Big 4 or other leading public accounting background, ideally with exposure to Financial Services clients
- Alternatively, post-qualification experience within Financial Services, FinTech or another regulated environment
- Strong financial reporting, accounting and controls experience
- Advanced Excel skills
- Experience working with modern ERP/accounting systems
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- A proactive, hands-on approach and desire to work in a high-growth environment
Candidates currently working in public accounting and considering their first move into industry are actively encouraged to apply.
Why Apply?
Join a rapidly growing international business
Excellent opportunity for a first move from public accounting into industry
Broad exposure across financial reporting, controls and commercial finance
Work closely with senior finance leadership
Genuine scope for career progression as the organization grows
Exposure to finance transformation and process improvement
Collaborative, entrepreneurial working environment
Interested?
If you’re a CPA-qualified accountant with a strong public accounting foundation and Financial Services exposure, or you’re already working in industry and looking for a broader opportunity, we’d be keen to hear from you.
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Industry
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