Assistant Controller, Financial Reporting and Accounting Policy

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Assistant Controller, Financial Reporting and Accounting Policy

We are seeking a senior leader to join our Controllership team as the Assistant Controller, Financial Reporting and Accounting Policy. This role will be based in New York or Iowa (Urbandale). This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

The Assistant Controller, Financial Reporting and Accounting Policy plays a key role in shaping our financial governance and ensuring the integrity of our financial reporting processes. The role leads our teams focused on SEC financial reporting and accounting policy, financial broker dealer operations, and SOX / process and controls with colleagues based in New York, Urbandale, and India. As a member of Controllership’s senior leadership team, this role reports directly into the Global Controller.

We will count on you to:

• Provide strategic leadership in enhancing our financial oversight through the development and implementation of financial reporting and accounting policies, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of accounting professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the preparation and presentation of accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in compliance with US GAAP and other regulatory requirements.
• Engage with senior leadership and the Audit Committee on financial reporting, accounting policies, and compliance matters.
• Establish and maintain consistent accounting policies and procedures globally, ensuring they are evolving with current regulations, best practices, and new guidance from the SEC, FINRA, IASB, IFRS, and FASB.
• Partner with Legal, Investor Relations, Controllers, and Business Leaders to provide strategic guidance on complex accounting issues and inquiries as well as deal structuring and contract negotiations, facilitating informed decision-making.
• Identify and assess financial reporting risks, implementing effective controls and processes to mitigate potential issues.
• Drive initiatives aimed at enhancing financial processes and reporting, including GAAP, IFRS policies, and ESG initiatives, leveraging technology and best practices.
• Champion programs to educate and train staff on accounting policies and procedures, promoting a culture of awareness and understanding throughout the organization.

• Collaborate with internal and external auditors during audits, ensuring timely and accurate responses to audit inquiries.

What you need to have: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; CPA required.
• Minimum of 15+ years of experience in financial reporting and accounting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information to diverse audiences, including senior leadership and the Audit Committee.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, with experience managing teams and influencing others.

What makes you stand out?

• A leader with the ability to navigate complex accounting issues, think strategically, and foster relationships that drive beneficial accounting treatments for the organization.
• Ability to balance attention to detail with strategic insight.
• Experience navigating large, complex global organizations.

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expres