Analyst - Financial Controller

Responsibilities

• General Ledger, Monthly Close & Quarterly Close:
• Execute and perform monthly close process cross all North America entities, adhering to the firm's structured close calendar and maintain accurate financial information in the Workday accounting system;
• Prepare month-over-month variance analysis on key income statement and balance sheet movements, flagging anomalies and communicating findings to senior finance leadership;
• Assist with intercompany reconciliations and consolidation checks across multiple legal entities;
• Assist with 10-Q/10-K reporting workpapers including fixed asset schedules, AP & accrued expense schedules, other asset schedules, goodwill & intangibles analysis, and lease schedules.
• Controls, Compliance & Process Improvement:
• Follow key accounting policies and procedures in compliance with US GAAP and regulatory reporting standards;
• Support SOX control documentation and adherence including journal entry review and account reconciliation controls;
• Support external audit requests, including preparation of workpapers, supporting schedules, and documentation of accounting conclusions;
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and strategic process enhancements across the Finance function;
• Assist with ad hoc financial analysis and special projects as directed by senior finance leadership.

Requirements

• PJT Partners seeks to hire individuals who are highly motivated, intelligent and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors. In addition, qualified candidates will possess the following:
• Undergraduate degree in Accounting;
• 1-3 years of experience in an accounting function; public accounting experience preferred;
• CPA license and public accounting experiences preferred;
• Hands-on experience with a major ERP system;
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, including general ledger processes and month-end close procedures;
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment;
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability; proactively follows tasks through to completion;
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; comfortable collaborating across teams and levels;
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and business needs.
• Expected annualized base salary of $85,000 to $95,000.
• Base salary is one component of PJT Partners' compensation structure. In addition to base salary, PJT Partners' co

Benefits

Additional Information

PJT Partners is a global advisory-focused investment bank. Our team of senior professionals delivers a wide array of strategic advisory, shareholder advisory, restructuring and special situations and private fund advisory and placement services to corporations, financial sponsors, institutional investors and governments around the world. We offer a unique portfolio of advisory services designed to help our clients achieve their strategic objectives. We also provide, through PJT Park Hill, private fund advisory and fundraising services for alternative investment managers, including private equity funds, real estate funds and hedge funds. From the beginning, PJT Partners has firmly believed that having the best people is key to building an enduring franchise. Our perspective was, and remains, that a great team brings in both top tier clients and appeals to a wide-range of diverse, talented colleagues. Fostering an inclusive culture, which welcomes differing perspectives and beliefs, enables us to provide the best advice and insights to our clients. To learn more about PJT Partners, please visit our website at www.pjtpartners.com .

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