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About EG
Engineers Gate (EG) is a leading investment manager founded in 2014 as a quantitative, computer-driven trading firm. Today, EG operates as a diversified, multi-strategy investment platform that combines systematic research with selective discretionary approaches. EG's multi-manager platform allows independent investment teams to pursue distinct strategies while benefiting from shared infrastructure, risk management, and operational support. The firm’s collaborative groups of researchers, engineers, and investment professionals deploy sophisticated statistical models, proprietary technology, and a centralized data platform to isolate and solve challenging problem sets in the global financial markets.
About The Role
We are seeking an Assistant Controller to support the financial operations of the firm's Management Company entities across various foreign jurisdictions. Reporting directly to the Controller, this individual will play a key role in accounting, financial reporting, and financial compliance for the region, working closely with the broader Finance team. This role is designed for a high-performing, motivated professional looking for a growth opportunity.
Key Responsibilities
Management Company Accounting & Financial Operations
- Own end-to-end statutory accounting for subsidiary entities, including month-end close.
- Maintain and review general ledger, posting journal entries including inter-company transactions.
- Manage cash reconciliation, accounts payable, expense allocations, accruals, account reconciliations.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reporting packages for internal review. Ensure accurate reporting and consolidation into US parent entity.
- Manage intercompany balances and transfer pricing.
- Oversee external service providers responsible for statutory books, tax, and corporate secretarial matters, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
- Support the annual audit process and serve as a key point of contact for external auditors.
- Facilitate banking relationships and new account openings where needed across various jurisdictions.
- Oversee payroll review and employer compliance, including year-end reporting and other local employer obligations.
Process Improvement & Controls
- Establish and build scalable processes and internal controls in line with company policies.
- Document policies and drive automation, identify processes for improvement both locally and internationally in collaboration with peers.
Business Partnership
- Partner closely with Controllers on month-end close, consolidation, and reporting activities at both the US entity and consolidated group level.
- Partner closely with senior leadership and teams across the firm outside of finance.
Required Skills, Qualifications, and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA is required.
- Up to 10 years of combined public and private experience within the financial services industry.
- Prior experience in alternative investment management, hedge funds, asset management, or banking, particularly in organizations reporting into a U.S. parent company, is strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, IFRS and practical working knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS 102), with ability to report into US GAAP group requirements.
- Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills with a strong control mindset.
- Ability to operate independently while collaborating effectively with a global finance team.
- Collaborative, hands-on team player who supports others when needed.
- Champion best practices and continuous improvement, bringing a strong control mindset and a builder's mentality to every process.
- Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving, and at times ambiguous environment while remaining goal-driven and focused on introducing structure, efficiencies, and a strong control framework.
- Experience with Sage Intacct ERP preferred.
The base salary for this role is anticipated to be $150,000–$175,000, excluding potential bonuses, additional compensation, and benefits. Actual compensation will depend on various factors including skills, experience, and qualifications.
About EG
Engineers Gate (EG) is a leading investment manager founded in 2014 as a quantitative, computer-driven trading firm. Today, EG operates as a diversified, multi-strategy investment platform that combines systematic research with selective discretionary approaches. EG's multi-manager platform allows independent investment teams to pursue distinct strategies while benefiting from shared infrastructure, risk management, and operational support. The firm’s collaborative groups of researchers, engineers, and investment professionals deploy sophisticated statistical models, proprietary technology, and a centralized data platform to isolate and solve challenging problem sets in the global financial markets.
About The Role
We are seeking an Assistant Controller to support the financial operations of the firm's Management Company entities across various foreign jurisdictions. Reporting directly to the Controller, this individual will play a key role in accounting, financial reporting, and financial compliance for the region, working closely with the broader Finance team. This role is designed for a high-performing, motivated professional looking for a growth opportunity.
Key Responsibilities
Management Company Accounting & Financial Operations
- Own end-to-end statutory accounting for subsidiary entities, including month-end close.
- Maintain and review general ledger, posting journal entries including inter-company transactions.
- Manage cash reconciliation, accounts payable, expense allocations, accruals, account reconciliations.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reporting packages for internal review. Ensure accurate reporting and consolidation into US parent entity.
- Manage intercompany balances and transfer pricing.
- Oversee external service providers responsible for statutory books, tax, and corporate secretarial matters, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
- Support the annual audit process and serve as a key point of contact for external auditors.
- Facilitate banking relationships and new account openings where needed across various jurisdictions.
- Oversee payroll review and employer compliance, including year-end reporting and other local employer obligations.
Process Improvement & Controls
- Establish and build scalable processes and internal controls in line with company policies.
- Document policies and drive automation, identify processes for improvement both locally and internationally in collaboration with peers.
Business Partnership
- Partner closely with Controllers on month-end close, consolidation, and reporting activities at both the US entity and consolidated group level.
- Partner closely with senior leadership and teams across the firm outside of finance.
Required Skills, Qualifications, and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA is required.
- Up to 10 years of combined public and private experience within the financial services industry.
- Prior experience in alternative investment management, hedge funds, asset management, or banking, particularly in organizations reporting into a U.S. parent company, is strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, IFRS and practical working knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS 102), with ability to report into US GAAP group requirements.
- Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills with a strong control mindset.
- Ability to operate independently while collaborating effectively with a global finance team.
- Collaborative, hands-on team player who supports others when needed.
- Champion best practices and continuous improvement, bringing a strong control mindset and a builder's mentality to every process.
- Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving, and at times ambiguous environment while remaining goal-driven and focused on introducing structure, efficiencies, and a strong control framework.
- Experience with Sage Intacct ERP preferred.
The base salary for this role is anticipated to be $150,000–$175,000, excluding potential bonuses, additional compensation, and benefits. Actual compensation will depend on various factors including skills, experience, and qualifications.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in assistant controller jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance with CPA license preferred
- Three to seven years of progressive accounting or public audit experience
- Proficiency in ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle
- Demonstrated ownership of the full month-end and year-end close cycle
- Experience preparing or reviewing financial statements under U.S. GAAP
- Strong working knowledge of internal controls, reconciliations, and audit support
Tips for Your Assistant Controller Job Search
Tailor your resume to the close
Hiring managers for assistant controller roles look for ownership of the monthly close cycle. Quantify how many entities you consolidated, how many days you cut from the close, or the volume of journal entries you reviewed to make your resume stand out.
Highlight your ERP experience explicitly
Don't just list NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle as a bullet. Name the modules you worked in, the size of the company you supported, and whether you were involved in any implementation or migration. Vague ERP mentions get filtered out fast.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists assistant controller openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your industry background
Assistant controller roles vary significantly by sector. A manufacturing company wants cost accounting expertise, while a SaaS firm prioritizes revenue recognition under ASC 606. Filter your search by industry and read the job description closely before applying.
Prepare a concrete close process walkthrough
Interviewers almost always ask you to walk through your month-end close. Prepare a crisp two-minute answer covering your timeline, who you coordinate with, how you handle last-minute accruals, and how you validate the trial balance before sign-off.
Negotiate using total compensation, not base alone
Assistant controller offers often include a bonus tied to close accuracy or audit outcomes. Ask your recruiter whether the bonus is discretionary or formula-based, and factor that into any counter-offer conversation before accepting or declining.
Assistant Controller Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most assistant controllers?
The companies hiring the most assistant controllers right now include Augmentis, Jobot, and Mountain State Oral & Facial Surgery, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand tends to be highest at mid-market companies undergoing growth, acquisition activity, or a CFO transition.
How many assistant controller jobs are remote?
About 51% of assistant controller openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, making it one of the more flexible senior accounting roles available. Fully remote positions are most common in companies with distributed operations or a cloud-based ERP, where close coordination can happen asynchronously across time zones.
How do you become an assistant controller?
Start by earning a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, then build three to five years in either public accounting or a corporate accounting role where you own part of the close cycle. Pursue your CPA license, which most employers require or strongly prefer. Move into a senior accountant or accounting manager role to gain close ownership, then apply to assistant controller positions once you can demonstrate full-cycle close management and financial statement preparation experience.
Can you get hired as an assistant controller with limited experience?
Breaking in with limited experience is possible if you've owned the close in a smaller company, even informally. Employers at early-stage or single-entity businesses sometimes hire candidates who managed the full accounting function without the title. Completing your CPA exam, gaining exposure to consolidations or multi-entity reporting, and stepping into an interim controller role during a vacancy are the fastest ways to close the experience gap without a traditional path.
What does the assistant controller interview process look like?
Most processes start with a phone screen from HR focused on your close experience and ERP background, followed by a technical interview with the controller or CFO. Expect to walk through your month-end close process in detail, explain how you've handled audit requests, and discuss how you manage deadlines across competing priorities. A final round often includes a conversation with the CEO or a panel, and some employers add a short technical exercise covering reconciliations or journal entry review.
Where can I find and apply to assistant controller jobs?
You can find and apply to assistant controller jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and apply directly to each listing from the same place, without having to track down separate company career pages or applications.
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