A Client in Stamford, CT is seeking an Assistant Controller to assist the 
Controller in all aspects related to finance at the organization. The Assistant Controller will collaborate with crossfunctional business partners to drive process excellence and financial statement accuracy. The ideal candidate will have 
strong people/management skills, experience with IFRS, and commodity experience. 
Responsibilities:
• Assist in the management of the preparation of the Consolidated Financial statements and reporting to external 
and internal parties under IFRS
• Assist in the management of the preparation of the individual company statutory financial statements and 
reporting under local (i.e. UK or Swiss) GAAP
• Evaluate specific business transactions for proper accounting treatment
• Responsible for all technical accounting matters
• Research, analyze, and prepare clear and concise communications of such matters under IFRS; work with local 
accounting managers in international and regional offices to ensure all reporting is timely, accurate and in 
compliance with IFRS
• Assist in managing internal / external audits
• Assist in the preparation of the annual and quarterly reporting on a global basis
• Develop, implement, upgrade, and maintain appropriate internal financial systems, controls, and safeguards, and 
provide training to functional departments on internal control activities to ensure a strong internal 
control environment
• Develop accounting policies and procedures and ensure compliance on a global basis
• Coordinate with the VP of Tax on tax/accounting compliance matters and work closely with the internal Legal 
Department as well as other functional areas
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned
Required Skills/Abilities:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• Minimum eight years or more of related experience required
• Certified Public Accountant designation strongly preferred
• Big 4 experience a plus
• Commodity accounting experience a plus
• Excellent management and supervisory skills
• Team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Flexible with ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Detail oriented with strong analytical skills
• Exposure to all levels of executive management, traders, distribution, and treasury departments
• Proficient in accounting software
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel skills