Assistant Controller

About the role

The Assistant Controller will support the finance function of a global leadership advisory firm, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting while helping to scale and simplify accounting operations. Reporting to the Controller, this remote position works closely with senior leadership, external auditors, and cross‑functional partners across the United States.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with the Controller to manage monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Produce high‑quality management reports with variance analysis and trend insights to highlight risks and emerging business issues.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, documentation, and review procedures, identifying gaps and driving remediation.
• Coordinate with external auditors and internal teams to ensure a smooth audit and compliance process.
• Identify and implement opportunities to standardize and automate accounting workflows, improving system efficiency and data quality.
• Act as a trusted finance partner to internal stakeholders, providing insights and support for decision‑making.

Required profile

• Hands‑on accounting experience in a professional services or advisory environment.
• Strong judgment, accountability, and follow‑through in a dynamic, remote setting.
• Ability to build trusted relationships across the organization and with external partners.
• Comfort working within Central or Eastern US time zones.

Required skills