As an Associate Financial Controller, you will be responsible for the General Ledger month end close process for a number of entities within the Global HR organization, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the Firm’s books and records for compensation and benefits. Among your main tasks will be General Ledger entries, Balance Sheet reconciliation and substantiation, variance analysis and reporting, performing internal controls, as well as participation in internal and external audit.
The Financial Controller function is primarily focused on ensuring and improving the organization's credibility through accounting, and financial controls, systems, and reporting. This position is aligned with the HR Corporate Financial Controllers organization. You will be accountable for the integrity of the General Ledger and financial reporting, internal control environment, and close transaction cycle.
Job Responsibilities:
- Oversee month-end close, ensuring all compensation-related entries are accurately booked to the general ledger.
- Deliver compensation expense analytics and reporting to internal stakeholders.
- Perform functional HR and Payroll Balance Sheet analytics and reporting, including reconciliation and substantiation.
- Engage with key stakeholders, including HR teams, corporate functions, Financial Planning & Analysis, Legal Entity Controllers, Tax, external vendors, business partners, and audit groups.
- Participate in financial control activities such as SOX compliance and Risk & Control Self-Assessment.
- Document and maintain a detailed understanding of all activities.
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:
- 5 years of experience in GL month end close and financial reporting
- Part qualified accountant with working US GAAP accounting knowledge
- Strong Excel skills, experience with no/low-code automated analytics platforms is preferred
- Proven ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders
- Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of formats
- Strong analytical and financial skills with a track record of delivering to timescales
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, contributing to shared goals.
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and adapt to changing priorities
- Structured approach with a focus on continuous improvement
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Previous payroll accounting experience desirable
Skills Required
- 5 years of experience in general ledger month-end close and financial reporting
- Part-qualified accountant with working knowledge of US GAAP accounting
- Strong Excel skills
- Ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders
- Effective communication in a variety of formats
- Strong analytical and financial skills with a track record of delivering to timescales
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and adapt to changing priorities
- Structured approach with a focus on continuous improvement
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Previous payroll accounting experience
- Experience with no-code automated analytics platforms
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, vision, and mental-health coverage are broad, with wellness incentives, on-site or virtual care, and an EAP offering coaching and counseling. Plan materials emphasize accessible options, including multiple medical choices and tools to manage costs.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave extends up to 16 weeks for all parents, supplemented by paid Critical Caregiver Leave. Family resources include backup childcare via Bright Horizons, lactation support and milk-shipping, family-building assistance, and even a free five-month SNOO rental for newborns.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with an annual company match and automatic pay credits for most employees, with a legacy pension available to earlier hires. An Employee Stock Purchase Plan at a 5% discount further supports long-term savings.
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