Financial Controller

About the role

Our client, a fast‑growing global financial services firm, is looking for an experienced Financial Controller to lead accounting operations across a complex international legal entity structure. This senior position offers high visibility with executive leadership and the chance to shape scalable financial infrastructure in a dynamic, high‑growth environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly and annual close processes for multiple domestic and international entities.
• Prepare and review U.S. GAAP financial statements, including entity‑level reporting and consolidation support.
• Oversee general ledger accounting, revenue recognition, accruals, fixed assets and balance‑sheet reconciliations.
• Manage intercompany accounting, allocations, funding activity, settlements and elimination entries.
• Support complex legal‑entity accounting and collaborate on organizational initiatives.
• Produce management reporting, variance analysis and executive reporting packages.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, Tax, Operations and Technology teams on strategic projects.
• Maintain and enhance accounting policies, internal controls and governance processes.
• Coordinate annual audits and act as primary liaison with external auditors.
• Identify opportunities to streamline reporting, automate processes and improve efficiency.
• Build, develop and mentor a high‑performing accounting team.

Required profile

• Active CPA designation.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience in financial services, investment management, capital markets or fintech.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, consolidations, intercompany accounting and revenue recognition.
• Proven experience managing accounting across multiple legal entities.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, audit management and financial reporting.
• Demonstrated leadership of accounting teams and cross‑functional initiatives.

Required skills

• U.S. GAAP
• Consolidations
• Intercompany accounting
• Revenue recognition
• Financial reporting
• Internal controls
• Audit management
• ERP platforms
• Data analysis
• Process automation tools