Assistant Controller, North America

About the role

Our client is seeking a hands-on Assistant Controller to help build and scale the North American finance organization during a critical transformation period. This is not a traditional oversight role. We're looking for a self-starter who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys building processes from the ground up, and can operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with the Controller on day-to-day controllership activities
• Manage intercompany accounting, transfer pricing, and royalty cross-charges
• Support statutory reporting, audits, and compliance activities
• Drive Record-to-Report (R2R) and Source-to-Pay (S2P/P2P) processes
• Partner with tax, treasury, shared services, and business stakeholders
• Support ERP implementation and finance infrastructure build-out
• Assist with carve-out and TSA transition activities

Requirements

• CPA required
• 3-6+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience
• Experience in controllership, Record-to-Report, or Assistant Controller functions
• Strong background in intercompany accounting, transfer pricing, and royalty accounting
• Experience supporting Source-to-Pay / Procure-to-Pay processes
• Solid understanding of US GAAP
• ERP experience (SAP or Dynamics preferred)
• Big 4/public accounting experience is a plus
• Experience within a carve-out, shared services, PE-backed, or high-growth environment is highly desirable

Success Profile

• Hands-on and execution-oriented
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and change
• Strong sense of ownership and urgency
• Excellent communicator and cross-functional partner
• Able to manage multiple priorities with minimal direction

Benefits

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match

Pay

$70–$80/hour

Schedule

Hybrid in Parsippany, NJ