Assistant Controller

Informa
United States
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 110,000 - 135,000 annuallyFunction: Finance & AccountingExperience: 7+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Executive communication","Detail-oriented","Problem-solving","Project management"]

Oversee company accounting and lead the monthly close for a $500M public B2B technology business. Manage accurate US GAAP reporting, prepare and review journal entries and reconciliations, and serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors. Ensure Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and internal control sign-offs, identify control deficiencies, and mentor a global team while driving process improvements and automation.

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11 hours ago

Assistant Controller

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Job Summary

Oversee company accounting and lead the monthly close for a $500M public B2B technology business. Manage accurate US GAAP reporting, prepare and review journal entries and reconciliations, and serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors. Ensure Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and internal control sign-offs, identify control deficiencies, and mentor a global team while driving process improvements and automation.
Location: United States
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Finance & Accounting
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Oversee all accounting operations to ensure accurate, complete US GAAP compliance.
  • •Lead and manage the monthly close process, including review of journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements.
  • •Ensure timely month-end reporting and maintain a monthly close calendar coordinating global teams.
  • •Own SOX compliance and internal controls, including review/sign-off procedures and remediation of control deficiencies.
  • •Lead and develop a global team of accounting professionals and collaborate with FP&A and other finance stakeholders on strategic initiatives.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 110,000 - 135,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:401kHealth InsuranceDentalVisionParental LeaveRemote Work

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
  • •Active CPA license (required).
  • •7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
  • •At least 5 years at a Big 4 accounting firm, having achieved Manager level or above.
  • •Deep knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and proven SOX compliance with internal controls over financial reporting.
Experience:7+ yearsPublic companySOXBig 4ERPSEC reporting
Education:Bachelor's in Accounting
Skills:LeadershipExecutive communicationDetail-orientedProblem-solvingProject management
Licenses:CPA
Certifications:CPA
Languages:English
Tech Stack:US GAAPSEC reportingSOX10-Q10-K8-KERP systemsNetSuiteMicrosoft Excel

Company Brief

Informa
Global business-to-business information services group operating events, academic and professional publishing, and data & analytics businesses serving specialist markets worldwide.
Industry: Publishing
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 1998
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