Senior Level Assistant Controller Jobs
Senior level assistant controller jobs place experienced finance professionals in charge of financial reporting integrity, close cycle ownership, and the accounting teams that keep operations on track. Openings concentrate in Staffing & Recruiting, Education, and Accounting & Auditing, with 42% of roles offered remotely or in hybrid arrangements, and employers like Jobot, Robert Half, and Alliantgroup hiring at this level now.
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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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Senior Level Assistant Controller Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level assistant controller job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have owned a full close cycle, managed or mentored junior accountants, and can speak to process improvements they drove. Technical depth in consolidations, intercompany eliminations, and internal controls gives a strong edge. Tailoring your resume to show outcomes you owned rather than tasks you completed is what separates competitive applicants at this stage.
Which companies hire senior level assistant controllers?
Companies hiring senior level assistant controllers right now include Jobot, Robert Half, and Alliantgroup, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. At this level, hiring comes from a mix of large public companies that need deep technical accounting bench strength and mid-size private firms growing their finance infrastructure.
Are there remote senior level assistant controller jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by company size and sector. About 42% of senior level assistant controller openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how many organizations have made flexible arrangements permanent for experienced accounting professionals who can operate independently and manage reporting cycles without on-site supervision.
What makes an assistant controller role senior level?
Senior level assistant controller roles are defined by scope and ownership rather than task execution. You are expected to lead the monthly and quarterly close, own reconciliation standards across the team, and serve as a technical resource for staff accountants and analysts. Mentoring junior team members, contributing to audit readiness, and improving control environments are responsibilities that distinguish senior roles from mid level ones.
Which industries hire the most senior level assistant controllers?
Senior level assistant controller roles concentrate in Staffing & Recruiting, Education, and Accounting & Auditing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors tend to drive hiring at this level because of their regulatory reporting requirements, complex revenue recognition environments, and ongoing need for experienced professionals who can support controllers through audits and system transitions.