Assistant Controller

Stamford, Connecticut

Creative Financial Staffing

Our client, based in Stamford, CT, is immediately looking for an Assistant Controller to join their team. With a history of successful placements, we have established a longstanding partnership with this client.
This position includes a 8:30-5:30 workday and the client offers a hybrid schedule (two days in office, one day from home)
The Assistant Controller will manage 4 people in the Corporate Accounting group and interact with several other business units: FP&A, Treasury, Tax, and Reporting

What you'll do, as Assistant Controller:

Manage monthly consolidated reporting, including flash reporting and internal metrics, during the monthly close cycle.
Prepare consolidated cash flow statement, analyzing transactions related to stock compensation, acquisitions/dispositions, treasury matters, and business units.
Review Press Release and SEC filing data, collaborating with corporate and business unit teams for accurate disclosures.
Lead significant corporate accounting areas, including acquisitions/dispositions, restructuring, and benefit plans.
Oversee Corporate GL system (Dynamics) and consolidation system (HFM), working with administrators.
Lead Corporate accounting team, including Accounts Payable and General Accounting.
Coordinate statutory audits for corporate holding companies.
Provide accounting and reporting consultation to Business Unit Finance teams.
Manage SOX controls related to corporate accounting.
Supervise and develop two direct reports and wider team.

What we are looking for, in an Assistant Controller:

CPA with a bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or finance.
Minimum of 10 years of accounting experience.
At least 3 years of experience in public accounting.
Minimum of 5 years of experience of accounting specifically with a publicly traded company.
Proficiency in Hyperion Finance Management (HFM) consolidation system required.
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics considered advantageous.
Solid understanding of the monthly close process and technical accounting.
Highly motivated and independent individual adept at project management.
Meticulous and organized with a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset.

Date Posted: 16 May 2024