Assistant Controller, International Accounting up to 305k package
Boston, MA - USA
Job Summary
A leading global investment firm is seeking anAssistant Controllerto join its high-performing finance team. This role sits within a highly visible international finance function responsible for overseeing global entities and helping drive the accuracy integrity and timeliness of financial reporting across multiple jurisdictions.
This is a hands-on analytically driven role with broader ownership across global accounting operations reporting cross-functional coordination and leadership-facing deliverables. The position offers meaningful exposure to senior leadership and international business partners making it an attractive opportunity for someone who enjoys operating in a dynamic detail-oriented environment with both operational and strategic impact.
Company Overview & Benefits
The firm offers a best-in-class total compensation and benefits package including:
- Strong base salary 40% annual bonus
- Profit sharing and long-term incentive potential
- Generous PTO holidays and parental leave programs
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
- Collaborative high-performing culture with strong internal mobility
Responsibilities
- Global entity oversight:Oversee accounting and financial reporting for a portfolio of international subsidiaries across multiple regions
- Close and reporting leadership:Lead monthly close processes including review of journal entries reconciliations and financial statement preparation
- Statutory and provider review:Review and validate reporting packages from global service providers to ensure accuracy and compliance with US GAAP and IFRS
- Financial analysis:Analyze financial results perform variance analysis and provide insights to support leadership decision-making
- Cross-functional partnership:Partner with tax legal FP&A and corporate accounting teams on global initiatives and reporting matters
- Entity lifecycle support:Support formations restructurings and liquidations across the international entity structure
- Cash and balance sheet oversight:Monitor cash positions and ensure appropriate accounting treatment across entities
- Process improvement:Drive enhancements to reporting processes controls and system efficiencies
- Leadership materials:Prepare and review materials for senior leadership and board-level presentations
- Stakeholder management:Serve as a key point of contact across internal stakeholders and external service providers supporting the international structure
What Were Looking For
- Progressive accounting experience ideally within a multinational environment
- Prior public accounting experience required (Big 4 or large regional preferred)
- Strong technical accounting knowledge (US GAAP and/or IFRS)
- Experience with international entities consolidations and multi-currency environments
- Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems (Workday preferred)