Assistant Controller, International Accounting

A leading global investment firm is seeking an Assistant Controller to join its high-performing finance team in Boston. This role sits within a highly visible international finance function responsible for overseeing global entities and helping drive the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting across multiple jurisdictions.

This is a hands‑on, analytically driven role with broader ownership across global accounting operations, reporting, cross‑functional coordination, and leadership‑facing deliverables. The position offers meaningful exposure to senior leadership and international business partners, making it an attractive opportunity for someone who enjoys operating in a dynamic, detail‑oriented environment with both operational and strategic impact.

The firm offers a best‑in‑class total compensation and benefits package, including:

• Strong base salary + 40% annual bonus (up to $305k total package)
• Profit sharing and long‑term incentive potential
• Generous PTO, holidays, and parental leave programs
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Hybrid work model (3 days in office / 2 days remote)
• Collaborative, high‑performing culture with strong internal mobility

• Global entity oversight: Oversee accounting and financial reporting for a portfolio of international subsidiaries across multiple regions
• Close and reporting leadership: Lead monthly close processes, including review of journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
• Statutory and provider review: Review and validate reporting packages from global service providers to ensure accuracy and compliance with US GAAP and IFRS
• Financial analysis: Analyze financial results, perform variance analysis, and provide insights to support leadership decision‑making
• Cross‑functional partnership: Partner with tax, legal, FP&A, and corporate accounting teams on global initiatives and reporting matters
• Entity lifecycle support: Support formations, restructurings, and liquidations across the international entity structure
• Cash and balance sheet oversight: Monitor cash positions and ensure appropriate accounting treatment across entities
• Process improvement: Drive enhancements to reporting processes, controls, and system efficiencies
• Leadership materials: Prepare and review materials for senior leadership and board‑level presentations
• Stakeholder management: Serve as a key point of contact across internal stakeholders and external service providers supporting the international structure

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within a multinational environment
• Prior public accounting experience required (Big 4 or large regional preferred)
• Strong technical accounting knowledge (US GAAP and/or IFRS)
• Experience with international entities, consolidations, and multi‑currency environments
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems (Workday preferred)