Assistant Controller
Origin Staffing
Boston, MA · Posted November 1, 2026
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About the job
A leading global investment firm is seeking an Assistant VP (Manager) to join its high-performing finance team. 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.
Company Overview & Benefits
The firm offers a best-in-class total compensation and benefits package, including:
Strong base salary + 35% annual bonus
Profit sharing and long-term incentive potential
Generous PTO, holidays, and parental leave programs
Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
Collaborative, high-performing culture with strong internal mobility
Responsibilities
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
What We’re Looking For
Progressive accounting experience, ideally within a multinational environment
Public accounting experience required (Big 4 or large regional preferred)
CPA highly 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)
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