Lead Financial Controller (FinTech)

Location: New York, United States; hybrid work setup with two days per week in the office.

Salary: $113,520–$170,280 USD for New York City, plus an annual discretionary bonus and benefits.

Company

SimCorp, an independent subsidiary of hirify.global Group, provides integrated investment management solutions for investment and asset managers.

What you will do

• Lead financial reporting for North American entities according to Group IFRS principles and local accounting standards, including US GAAP reconciliation.
• Own month-end close and year-end reporting, ensuring accurate and timely results.
• Review reported results, identify trends and variances, and provide actionable insights to senior leadership.
• Review journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations, and resolve technical accounting matters involving new contracts and business assets.
• Maintain strong internal controls, optimize and automate financial processes, and reduce manual work.
• Oversee tax and regulatory filings, coordinate internal and external audits, and participate in finance projects and ad hoc tasks.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in financial controlling and accounting.
• Strong technical accounting skills and the ability to research and resolve complex issues independently.
• Experience with revenue recognition frameworks, including ASC 606 and IFRS 15.
• Experience with SaaS or subscription-based contract structures.
• Ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels, from leadership reporting to detailed reconciliations.
• Ability to work in a busy, deadline-driven environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Service-minded, team-oriented, and consistently engaged approach.
• Ability to work in the New York office two days per week; longer hours are expected during quarterly and yearly reporting peaks.

Nice to have

• CPA certification.
• SAP experience.
• Workday experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model with flexible working hours and a focus on work-life balance.
• Attractive salary and bonus scheme.
• Health care, leave, and retirement plans.
• Professional development support with an individualized approach.
• Collaborative, customer-focused, and people-centered environment.

Hiring process

• Submit an application in English through the career system.
• Applications are processed continually, with an approximate CV review time of three weeks.
• Personal data such as photo, age, and other non-professional information should be excluded from the application.