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Assistant Controller
Job Type: Full Time
Posted: November 10, 2016
Location: Greater New York City Area
This position comes with a high amount of responsibilities, a high level of independence, and an expectation to work well within a small team with good communication and problem solving skills. This position will have regular contact with Senior Management.
Desired Skills and Experience:
- 5 to 10 years ‘range’ of experience
- Trading Firm experience is a MUST
- Experience in ‘Internal’ Financial Reporting
- Accrual based accounting practices
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong problem solving skills
- The ability to analyze and investigate accounting matters and have the ability to conclude and propose solutions
- Preparation of management reports
- Ability to work on multiple projects of high priority
- Assist in month end profit and loss post-closing procedures
- Analyze and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure proper classification and integrity of information
- Exceptional research skills on technical matters
- Strong skills in analyzing financial information and performing mathematical calculations
- Must be able to work independently and be a team player with proven experience working under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Must be proficient in Excel, Word, and Power Point.
- Experience in Accounting Software packages is a plus.
- Additional experience in preparation of journal entries, month end closing entries, and maintaining of Policy/Procedure manual.
