Lead Financial Controller

SimCorp•New York, NY

27d•$113,520 - $170,280•Hybrid

About The Position

The Financial Controlling function is part of the Global Finance Management organization. Together, we are responsible for accounting, financial controlling, consolidation, tax and transfer-pricing. As a Lead Financial Controller, you will own the financial reporting and controlling activities for a portfolio of North American entities within our SimCorp and Axioma legal structure. You will partner with senior leadership to drive business performance, identify financial risks, and recommend actions to improve financial performance and efficiency. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Operational Finance North America, this role does not carry formal direct reports but will mentor and coordinate closely with financial controllers, including colleagues on our Manila-based shared service team, to ensure consistent, high-quality reporting across the region.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in financial controlling or accounting
Strong technical accounting skills, with the judgment to research and resolve complex issues independently
A self-starter who operates effectively at both a strategic and operational level, comfortable driving leadership-level reporting one day and detailed reconciliations the next
Comfortable working with ERP systems and an experienced Excel user
Thrives in a busy, deadline-driven environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
Service-minded, team-oriented, and consistently engaged

Nice To Haves

Experience with revenue recognition frameworks (ASC 606 / IFRS 15) is a strong plus, particularly for those who've worked with SaaS or subscription-based contract structures
CPA preferred
SAP experience strongly preferred, Workday experience a plus

Responsibilities

Leading financial reporting in accordance with Group IFRS principles and local accounting standards (e.g., US GAAP), including reconciliation between frameworks
Owning month-end close and year-end reporting, ensuring results are accurate and delivered on time
Performing analytical reviews of reported results, identifying trends and variances, and providing actionable insights to senior leadership
Performing controlling reviews of journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations
Researching and resolving technical accounting matters, including entries for new contracts and business assets
Ensuring strong internal controls across financial processes and driving optimization and automation to reduce manual work
Overseeing local tax and regulatory filings, ensuring accurate and timely submissions
Coordinating internal and external audits, including preparation of supporting documentation
Participating in finance projects and ad hoc tasks across the Global Finance Management organization