AssistantController

## Description About the Role We are a 220-person professional services firm with offices in New York City and San Francisco. The Assistant Controller will be the sixth member of our Accounting & Finance team, working closely with the CFO to oversee core financial operations and reporting. This role requires a hands-on, polished professional with strong technical accounting skills and the ability to engage confidently with leadership and external stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Manage and control financial data flowing through Oracle NetSuite (ERP/GL system), ensuring accuracy and integrity across all transactions. Perform full-cycle month-end close, including preparing and posting journal entries (AP, AR, accruals), and reconciling key balance sheet accounts monthly or quarterly. Build and maintain financial dashboards and Key Performance Indicator (“KPI”) reporting; present management reports on both an accrual and cash basis. Conduct variance analysis on the P&L, identifying and explaining significant deviations versus prior periods or budget / forecasts. Coordinate with external auditors, facilitating Prepared by Client (“PBC”) requests and supporting the preparation of annual audited financial statements. Prepare interim & final financial reports for external tax professionals to support quarterly estimates and year-end filings. Assist with forecasting and expense management initiatives in partnership with the CFO and Director of FP&A. Supervise the AP Associate, reviewing vendor invoices for proper GL coding and ensuring timely payments within agreed terms. Monitor partner equity activity, including managing buy-in schedules, calculating price per share, supporting distribution planning, and serving as a primary point of contact for partner communications on equity-related matters. Qualifications 5+  years of progressive accounting experience post-graduation; mix of public and private experience preferred. CPA or actively pursuing CPA designation strongly p