Assistant Controller
Apply With Indeed
DescriptionKforce's client, a prominent NYC-based family office is seeking an Assistant Controller. Join a very close-knit, dynamic team in an upscale office, 4 days per week. The accounting team manages a wide array of functions, including cash management, accounts payable, bookkeeping, consolidated financial reporting and tax returns for hundreds of entities. The firm offers a truly unique, outstanding culture along with a very competitive, attractive comp package. Responsibilities:
- The Assistant Controller will be assisting with the semi-monthly accounts payable process, including calculating allocated expenses amongst various entities/individuals
- Monitoring all investment activity across an abundance of entities and coordinating capital calls
- Tracking of real-estate budgets for various properties, including Capital Expenditure projects, insurance payments and taxes
- Cash management for over 150 bank accounts, anticipating weekly transactions and exercising best practices on cash reserves
- The Assistant Controller provides supervision of accounting administrative assistant
- QuickBooks online for 100+ entities on a cash basis, including the recording of trust distributions, loan notes and investment performance
- CPA with 3+ years of public accounting experience
- Excellent communication skills and detail-oriented approach
- Strong time-management skills and an ability to coordinate multiple projects
- A self-starter who is willing to take ownership of tasks and implement fresh ideas
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Teams, Word, Outlook, and Excel)
- Must be eager to perform various -hand-on tasks and be comfortable leveraging previous experience and providing suggestions in a growing, early-stage environment
- Experience with QuickBooks is a plus
- Willing and able to work in office in NYC 4 days per week
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking “Apply Today” you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Freqently Asked Questions
In New York, CPA certification remains highly valued for Assistant Controller roles, especially within family office environments. Candidates with additional credentials like CMA or experience with QuickBooks Online often stand out, demonstrating advanced financial management skills tailored to managing complex multi-entity portfolios.
NYC's fast-paced financial landscape requires Assistant Controllers to manage diverse entity structures and high-volume cash flows. Compared to other cities, the role demands strong multitasking abilities and a deep understanding of local tax regulations, with a particular emphasis on hands-on cash management and investment activity oversight.
Recruiters prioritize candidates with solid CPA backgrounds, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and QuickBooks Online. The ability to coordinate complex accounts payable processes and supervise support staff is critical, along with strong time-management and ownership of tasks within dynamic accounting teams.
Serving as an Assistant Controller in NYC often exposes professionals to multifaceted financial operations, preparing them for Controller or CFO positions. The experience gained managing numerous entities’ financials and direct involvement in cash management fosters strategic leadership skills highly valued in competitive local markets.
At Kforce’s client, an upscale NYC family office, the Assistant Controller must handle complex cash management across over 150 bank accounts and coordinate capital calls among numerous entities. The role also involves supervising accounting assistants, offering a blend of hands-on accounting and team leadership uncommon in other firms.
Kforce offers competitive salary ranges reflective of experience and qualifications, complemented by comprehensive benefits including medical and 401(k) plans. Their compensation is flexible, considering education, certifications, and performance, and aligns with NYC’s cost of living and market standards for financial controller positions.
While remote roles are gaining traction, Kforce’s Assistant Controller opening requires in-office presence four days per week in NYC, emphasizing close team collaboration. This reflects the industry trend in finance sectors valuing onsite engagement for complex cash management and multi-entity coordination tasks.
NYC’s financial sector attracts a high volume of qualified candidates for Assistant Controller roles, making competition intense. Applicants should highlight CPA credentials, multi-entity accounting experience, and proficiency with tools like QuickBooks Online to differentiate themselves in this vibrant but demanding marketplace.
Assistant Controllers in NYC typically earn between $85,000 and $120,000 annually, with variations depending on CPA status, years of public accounting experience, and technical skills. Companies often adjust compensation based on performance, seniority, and the complexity of managing extensive financial portfolios.
Managing cash flow across numerous bank accounts, coordinating capital calls, and tracking real estate budgets are daily hurdles. Balancing detailed accounts payable processes while supervising administrative staff demands exceptional organization and communication, particularly within the fast-moving New York financial environment.
Find The Related Jobs
Smith Arnold Partners
Controller
Hicksville, NY
Smith Arnold Partners
Controller
Rochester, NY
SBH Career, a Division of Sephardic Bikur Holim.
Administrative Assistant
Manhasset, NY
Staff Today Inc
Administrative Assistant
New York, NY
Staff Today Inc
Administrative Assistant
Albany, NY
Staff Today Inc
Administrative Assistant
Thiells, NY
Popular Searches for Assistant Controller