Assistant Controller

Pitney Bowes • Shelton, CT

6d • $120,000 - $140,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

You Are A performance‑driven accounting professional with a strong command of financial information, transactional accounting, and internal controls. You understand how to maintain the accuracy and integrity of financial data, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and support effective financial planning and analysis. You thrive in environments where you can oversee daily accounting operations, support audits, and strengthen internal controls and financial policies. You’re committed to ensuring all financial activities align with company goals, GAAP, government regulations, and corporate accounting policies while meeting established SLAs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA preferred but not required.
• 7+ years of accounting or equivalent experience, including strong knowledge of US GAAP and Sarbanes‑Oxley regulations.
• Experience managing both US‑based and outsourced staff.
• Ability to communicate and present complex business and financial concepts to management.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong understanding of the financial close process, including intercompany accounting.
• Knowledge of internal controls and how to effectively implement them.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US.
• Employer will not sponsor position for employment visa status now or in the future (ex. H-1B).

Nice To Haves

• Banking and/or lease accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and consolidate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including related analysis and corporate reporting.
• Prepare and/or review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for monthly, quarterly, and annual close.
• Collaborate with IT and finance teams to maintain accounting systems and processes.
• Research and resolve technical accounting issues.
• Support rental assets and lease accounting, including reconciling and posting related entries.
• Partner with our outsourcing provider to review and approve entries, reconciliations, and other month‑end close activities.
• Lead cross‑functional special projects to improve processes, procedures, and systems for the Controller, including close‑cycle automation initiatives that reduce manual work and improve controllership.
• Document current processes (and create documentation where none exists) and train others in service delivery.
• Maintain effective internal controls for the financial close and consolidation processes, ensuring SOX compliance and mitigating financial risk.
• Support internal and external audits, including preparing audit support and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Benefits

• Provide the opportunity to grow and develop your career
• Offer an inclusive environment that encourages diverse perspectives and ideas
• Deliver challenging and unique opportunities to contribute to the success of a transforming organization
• Offer comprehensive benefits globally (PB Live Well)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees