Senior Controller

Overview

A hands-on Financial Controller is needed to lead accounting operations and strengthen financial reporting across the organization and its operating entities.

Based in New York, this role will own the close process, maintain accurate financial records, establish consistent accounting practices, and build controls across a growing, multi-entity organization. You will partner with executive leadership, entity finance teams, People Operations, and external advisors to ensure financial operations are reliable, efficient, and built to scale.

Responsibilities

Accounting and Financial Reporting

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across the holding company and assigned operating entities.
• Prepare and review financial statements, account reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules.
• Maintain accurate general ledgers and consistent accounting policies in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Manage intercompany transactions, reconciliations, allocations, and consolidation activities.
• Oversee revenue recognition, accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and other key accounting areas.
• Deliver timely reporting and explain material variances, accounting issues, and financial trends to leadership.

Financial Operations and Controls

• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, expense management, and bank reconciliations.
• Monitor cash balances and near-term cash requirements across entities.
• Establish and maintain internal controls, approval workflows, and documentation standards.
• Partner with People Operations and payroll providers to ensure accurate payroll accounting and benefit reconciliations.
• Improve accounting systems and workflows, reducing manual work and strengthening reporting accuracy.
• Support the financial setup and integration of new entities as the organization grows.

Audit, Tax, and Compliance Coordination

• Serve as a primary accounting contact for external auditors, tax advisors, and other financial service providers.
• Coordinate audit preparation and maintain organized, audit-ready records.
• Support tax filings and other financial compliance requirements in partnership with external advisors.
• Work with international accounting partners to align reporting timelines and resolve cross-border accounting matters.

Business Partnership

• Partner with finance leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and cash planning.
• Support shared services cost allocations and provide visibility into spending across entities.
• Translate accounting information into clear, actionable insights for business leaders.
• Identify financial risks and recommend practical improvements as the organization scales.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA strongly preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including ownership of the close process and financial reporting.
• Experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or in a comparable role.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and multi-entity accounting.
• Experience managing intercompany transactions and consolidated reporting.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with internal teams and external providers.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting or ERP systems.
• Clear communication, sound judgment, and strong attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on approach with willingness to own both day-to-day execution and process development.
• Ability to bring structure and consistency to changing business needs.
• Practical approach to problem-solving and strong sense of accountability.
• Comfort working across multiple entities, stakeholders, and deadlines.

Location

New York