Corporate Accountant / Assistant Controller

$135K - $170K TOTAL COMPENSATION. To be determined based on candidate’s credentials, performance and value added to the firm / department.

Corporate Accountant / Assistant Controller

Our client is a global investment management firm that utilizes a diversified portfolio of systematic and quantitative strategies across financial markets that seeks to achieve high quality, uncorrelated returns for our clients.

Job Description:

• Review and approval of global T&E reimbursements, including tying out expenses to the underlying receipts, ensuring compliance with internal reimbursement policies and resolving discrepancies with employees
• Coordination, review and approval of global corporate credit cards, including preparation of reports reimbursement request in Concur for certain senior employees
• Review invoices that are entered into accounting system for accuracy, completeness, cut off and proper allocation methodology
• Review of invoices via Concur Payables for proper approval, amount, allocation code and expense methodology (prepaid, expense, accruals, etc)
• Processing of weekly payments to vendors
• Recording, reviewing and reconciling intercompany transactions in multiple currencies across various companies
• Assist in the month end closing and financial reporting process including account analysis and reconciliation
• Liaise with external auditors regarding financial reporting and timely issuance of financial statements
• Provide information to tax preparers as it relates to all tax matters, including planning, return preparation COLO reporting and compliance
• Reconciling bank accounts
• Administrative tasks in Concur, including adding new joiners, updating reporting lines, updating vendors’ information
• Communicate with employees on all Concur-related functions/support/issues
• Participate in implementation of new systems, processes and procedures to improve efficiency while maintaining adequate internal control environment
• Assistance with ad hoc assignments and special projects, including FBAR, 1099 filing, etc.

Required Skills:

• 8+ years of accounting experience; public or a mixture of Big 4 & private accounting experience
• Exceptional analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of foreign currency transactions
• Knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP
• Ability to multitask
• Excellent communication skills
• Highly organized and self-motivated
• Team-oriented

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of Great Plains GL system and Dynamics Management Reporter
• Knowledge of Concur expense and Concur payable
• Knowledge of Salesforce