Financial Controller - Associate

Financial Controller Associate

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