Assistant Controller, North America

As a leading, global financial information services provider, Fitch Group delivers vital credit and risk insights, robust data, and dynamic tools to champion more efficient, transparent financial markets. With over 100 years of experience and colleagues in over 30 countries, Fitch Group’s culture of credibility, independence, and transparency is embedded throughout its structure, which includes Fitch Ratings, one of the world’s top three credit ratings agencies, and Fitch Solutions, a leading provider of insights, data and analytics. With dual headquarters in London and New York, Fitch Group is owned by Hearst.

Fitch Group is currently seeking an Assistant Controller, North America based out of our New York office.

This role will support core regional controllership activities, with primary responsibility for M&A accounting and post-acquisition integration. The role will lead acquisition accounting and integration of acquired businesses into close, reporting, controls, and policy frameworks, while partnering with business, tax, legal, and corporate finance stakeholders. In addition, the position will oversee North America sales tax compliance, month-end accruals and close support, management reporting, liaison with parent company corporate income tax, and support for external audit and SOX compliance.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Lead acquisition accounting and support integration of acquired businesses into Fitch’s close, reporting, controls, and policy frameworks.
• Oversee North America sales tax compliance and help manage related accounting and reporting requirements.
• Support month-end close, accruals, and management reporting to deliver accurate and timely financial information.
• Partner with tax, legal, business, and corporate finance teams on cross-functional controllership matters.
• Support external audit, SOX compliance, and coordination with parent company corporate income tax.

You May be a Good Fit if

* 8+ years of accoun...