Assistant Controller - Michael Page : Job Details

Our client is an investment management company that extracts value and provides efficiency to the markets through our market-making and portfolio managers.

• Achieving accounting operational objectives by preparing and completing action plans, resolving problems, completing audits, identifying trends, determining system improvements and implementing changes
• Maintaining proper process documentation
• Managing regulatory filings/submissions
• Providing support for the annual financial statement audit and actively managing tax processes at year-end
• Supervising and directing AP and general accounting functions and a tight month-end close process
• Reviewing monthly and quarterly journal entries and account reconciliations process for revenue, AR, deferred revenue, inventory, AP and other areas as assigned
• Consolidation, and evaluation of financial data as well as preparing special reports
• Working with direct reports to establish performance goals and objectives for each year as well as monitoring and advising on the progress to enhance the professional development of staff
• Maintaining financial security by establishing internal controls

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work efficiently independently and in a team environment
• Ability to multi-task with good time management skills to meet multiple reporting deadlines
• Proficient with Acumatica or Netsuite, and/or other accounting software
• Exceptional analytical skills and strong Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLookUps, etc.)
• CPA License preferred
• Series 27 Certification preferred
• Previous financial services/trading firm experience
• Experience with broker dealer terminology

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Medical and dental benefits starting day 1.

Contact Elizabeth Knight

Job Reference JN-072###-####090

Sector: Accounting

Sub Sector: Financial Controller

Industry: Business Services

Location: Manhattan

Contract Type: Temporary

Consultant Name: Elizabeth Knight