Assistant Controller, International Accounting – up to $305k package

A leading global investment firm is seeking an Assistant Controller to join its high-performing finance team. This role sits within a highly visible international finance function responsible for overseeing global entities and helping drive the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting across multiple jurisdictions.

This is a hands-on, analytically driven role with broader ownership across global accounting operations, reporting, cross-functional coordination, and leadership-facing deliverables. The position offers meaningful exposure to senior leadership and international business partners, making it an attractive opportunity for someone who enjoys operating in a dynamic, detail-oriented environment with both operational and strategic impact.

Company Overview & Benefits

The firm offers a best-in-class total compensation and benefits package, including:

• Strong base salary + 40% annual bonus 
• Profit sharing and long-term incentive potential
• Generous PTO, holidays, and parental leave programs
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Collaborative, high-performing culture with strong internal mobility

Responsibilities

• Global entity oversight: Oversee accounting and financial reporting for a portfolio of international subsidiaries across multiple regions
• Close and reporting leadership: Lead monthly close processes, including review of journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
• Statutory and provider review: Review and validate reporting packages from global service providers to ensure accuracy and compliance with US GAAP and IFRS
• Financial analysis: Analyze financial results, perform variance analysis, and provide insights to support leadership decision-making
• Cross-functional partnership: Partner with tax, legal, FP&A, and corporate accounting teams on global initiatives and reporting matters
• Entity lifecycle support: Support formations, restructurings, and liquidations across the international entity structure
• Cash and balance sheet oversight: Monitor cash positions and ensure appropriate accounting treatment across entities
• Process improvement: Drive enhancements to reporting processes, controls, and system efficiencies
• Leadership materials: Prepare and review materials for senior leadership and board-level presentations
• Stakeholder management: Serve as a key point of contact across internal stakeholders and external service providers supporting the international structure

What We’re Looking For

• Progressive accounting experience, ideally within a multinational environment
• Prior public accounting experience required (Big 4 or large regional preferred)
• Strong technical accounting knowledge (US GAAP and/or IFRS)
• Experience with international entities, consolidations, and multi-currency environments
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems (Workday preferred)