Assistant Controller at MMC in New York, New York

Job Description:

Marsh McLennan is seeking is seeking candidates for an Assistant Controller position to be based in our New York office. This is a hybrid position and requires a minimum of 3 days a week in our NYC office.



Assistant Controller




What Can You Expect?

• Constant Challenge - Work in a fast-paced environment in a company with strong values.
  
  


• Visibility - Own the financials and have detailed involvement in the business.
  
  


• Opportunity - Lead change through superior financial management.
  
  


• Team Culture - Collaborative group of top-notch professionals and stakeholders.
  
  

What Is In It For You?

• Performance-Based Career Growth - Global career opportunities.
  
  


• Culture - Work in a culture with strong values.
  
  


• Benefits - Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits and programs including health and welfare, tuition assistance, 401K, employee assistance program, domestic partnership benefits, career mobility, employee network groups, volunteer opportunities, and other programs.
  
  

We Will Count On You To:

• Ensure financial information is complete, accurate and delivered on time.
  
  


• Be accountable for the basics including the control environment, the trial balance, all accounting decisions and the quality of commentary, analysis and reporting.
  
  


• Be responsible for quality and accuracy of the financials, all related accounting decisions, integrity of internal control compliance, timeliness and quality of all routine submissions including statutory filings and internal and external audits.
  
  


• Be able to quickly attain deep technical knowledge across multiple revenue streams while actively cascading that knowledge to help build strong and well informed operational and project teams.
  
  


• Be responsible for continuously identifying more efficient and effective ways of operating to secure cross-Opco efficiencies, reduce wastage, improve speed and enhance quality.
  
  


• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, drive execution while being collaborative and promote a team environment.
  
  


• Provide strong proactive support to operating company controller. Supports the resolution of technical accounting matters including research and documentation and liaises closely with accounting operations team.
  
  


• Achieve and maintain sufficient awareness of operating company risks, operational issues and challenges to allow for proactive intervention when required and provide detailed updates to senior management.
  
  


• Be responsible for achieving closing timetables, oversee and adhere to regulatory, statutory and tax requirements.
  
  


• Provide and oversee financial information for the country functions and infrastructure including firm wide initiatives.
  
  

What You Need To have:

• 7+ years of accounting and/or controllership experience.
  
  


• Proven experience leading and driving change in a matrix organization going through transformation.
  
  


• Technical proficiency in US GAAP and local requirements and legislation.
  
  


• Strong internal control background.
  
  


• Ability to drive consistent execution in a environment with multiple priorities
  
  


• Stakeholder management and engagement experience in a matrix organization.
  
  


• CPA required
  
  


• Bachelor's degree required, preferred with a focus in accounting or a related field
  
  

Nice To Have:

• Insurance industry/consulting experience.
  
  


• Big 4 public accounting experience.
  
  


• ASC 606 experience.
  
  

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is the world's leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. The Company's more than 85,000 colleagues advise clients in over 130 countries. With annual revenue of $23 billion, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses. Marsh provides data-driven risk advisory services and insurance solutions to commercial and consumer clients. Guy Carpenter develops advanced risk, reinsurance and capital strategies that help clients grow profitably and pursue emerging opportunities. Mercer delivers advice and technology-driven solutions that help organizations redefine the world of work, reshape retirement and investment outcomes, and unlock health and well being for a changing workforce. Oliver Wyman serves as a critical strategic, economic and brand advisor to private sector and governmental clients. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, or follow us 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 expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.


If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting TANA@mmc.com.


Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one "anchor day" per week on which their full team will be together in person.


The applicable base salary range for this role is $108,500 to $216,800.


The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.


We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs. Apply Now