As a Financial Controller Associate within our Finance team, you will be responsible for the financial integrity and control of our legal entities. You will ensure that our financial statements and regulatory reports are accurate and that all business, product, and operational activities affecting the legal entity are appropriately reflected and controlled. This role offers the opportunity to drive financial oversight, support strategic initiatives, and contribute to the ongoing enhancement of our control environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute month-end close processes, including legal entity accounting, parent/child consolidation, equity pick-up, and monitoring general ledger activity
- Perform monthly analytical reviews to validate the completeness and accuracy of financial statements
- Prepare internal reports such as the Monthly Controller's Book, and provide financial commentary for legal entity and line of business reporting
- Ensure accurate reporting and resolution of inter-entity transactions and reconciliation breaks
- Support legal entity control standards through ongoing compliance and booking model reviews
- Respond to ad hoc queries and perform investigative analysis related to financial data discrepancies
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on legal entity reporting projects and infrastructure/process improvements
- Maintain a strong control environment by ensuring appropriate consolidation, netting, and monitoring of general ledger balances
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in finance or accounting
- Strong understanding of financial statements and accounting principles, with the ability to analyze and interpret income statements and balance sheets
- Excellent attention to detail, analytical mindset, and problem-solving capabilities
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver executive-level reporting and commentary
- Proven ability to collaborate across departments and influence stakeholders
- Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
- CPA certification (preferred, not required)
- Experience in financial control within a large, complex financial services organization
