Assistant Controller
Posted Jun 28 · 27 applicants
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The role in plain words
This is a temporary, nine-month role supporting the Controller Senior Director of Finance in managing global financial operations and bookkeeping. Day-to-day tasks include managing month-end closes, preparing balance sheet reconciliations, handling tax returns for the parent company and subsidiaries, and processing vendor payments. You will also coordinate directly with external auditors during quarterly and year-end audits.
- Licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with internship in one of the Big 4 firms
- Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Detail-oriented with superior analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong English skills (spoken and written)
- Experienced with tax accounting and regulations
- Knowledge with U.S. GAAP
- Tech savvy and experience with information systems
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Who this suits
This role suits a licensed CPA who completed an internship at a Big 4 firm and has strong English communication skills. It is less ideal for those seeking a permanent position, as this is explicitly a temporary nine-month contract.
Full job description
Original listing · kept for referenceThe role
We are looking for a highly motivated and detail oriented Assistant Controller to join our Finance team.
As the Assistant Controller, you will play a critical role in supporting the Controller Senior Director of Finance in managing financial operations and ensuring compliance with accounting principles and regulatory requirements.
***This is a temporary position for 9 months ***
The day-to-day
• Monitor subsidiaries bookkeeping / accounting and support the day to-day finance operations
• Be involved in all aspects of accounting and financial reporting including global cash-management process
• Ensure the month close is completed accurately and within the close cycle, including the preparation, review of all Balance Sheet account reconciliations and key accruals, and analytical review of all P&L items
• Responsible for the Groups’ Tax returns (Parent company + all subsidiaries)
• Processing payment to vendors, authorities and employee’s reimbursement
• Work directly with external audit teams during quarterly and year-end audits to ensure financial information is properly reported
Ideally, we’re looking for:
• Licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with internship in one of the Big 4 firms
• Must be able to handle and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Hard worker and detail-oriented with superior analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong English skills (spoken and written)
These would also be nice:
• Experienced with tax accounting and regulations
• Knowledge with U.S. GAAP
• Experience auditing technology companies
• Tech savvy and experience with information system
The perks:
• Hybrid, flexible work environment
• Extended private health (including mental) insurance
• Personal and professional development programs
• Occasional Cross company long weekends
Questions about this role
- This listing did not state a salary. We only show pay when the employer publishes it.
- Hybrid
- Licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with internship in one of the Big 4 firms, Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, Detail-oriented with superior analytical and problem-solving skills, Strong English skills (spoken and written)