Job Description
Are you a visionary finance leader ready to shape the fiscal future of a premier asset management firm? Meridian Asset Management is seeking a high-caliber Senior Financial Controller to join our executive team in New York City. In this pivotal role, you will go beyond traditional accounting, serving as a strategic partner to the leadership team and driving operational excellence across our global portfolios.
We offer a sophisticated, fast-paced environment where innovation meets integrity. The successful candidate will possess a rare blend of technical precision and strategic foresight, ensuring our financial infrastructure scales seamlessly with our rapid growth. If you thrive on complex challenges and wish to lead a high-performing finance department, we invite you to apply.
Responsibilities
- Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes with absolute precision and adherence to GAAP standards.
- Oversee the preparation of comprehensive financial statements, ensuring timely and accurate reporting to stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
- Strategically manage corporate tax planning and compliance across multiple jurisdictions to optimize fiscal efficiency.
- Drive the annual budgeting and forecasting process, providing actionable insights to influence long-term corporate strategy.
- Develop and implement robust internal controls and audit procedures to mitigate risk and safeguard corporate assets.
- Mentor and lead a team of accounting professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; MBA or Master’s in Accountancy preferred.
- Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is mandatory.
- 8+ years of progressive experience in corporate accounting or finance, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Expertise in GAAP, IFRS, and complex financial reporting within the financial services or asset management industry.
- Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite) and sophisticated financial modeling in Excel.
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data into executive-level narratives.
- Demonstrated experience managing internal and external audit processes for high-valuation entities.