Controller

Full Time | Hybrid | Clifton, NJ or Atlanta, GA | Reports to: CFOJaffa is a growing alternative asset management and reinsurance platform. We are seeking a senior, hands-on Controller to own accounting, reporting, controls, audit, and tax coordination across a complex, multi-entity business.This is a high-ownership role for someone who wants to build and run a strong accounting function. The Controller will lead the close and reporting process, manage outside providers and a small internal team, work directly in the details, and help strengthen the systems and processes needed as the company grows.ResponsibilitiesLead monthly, quarterly, and annual close, financial reporting, reconciliations, accruals, allocations, intercompany activity, and cash accounting.Coordinate audits, tax filings, regulatory reporting, and day-to-day relationships with auditors, tax providers, banks, brokers, administrators, and other outside partners.Prepare financial statements, management reporting, variance analysis, and clear commentary on material issues.Strengthen accounting policies, internal controls, processes, and systems.Manage and develop the accounting team while remaining hands-on.Qualifications10+ years of accounting and controllership experience, including a Controller or comparable senior accounting role.Strong technical accounting skills and experience with complex, multi-entity reporting, close, audit, tax, and controls.Analytical judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to identify and explain important financial issues.Experience in a meaningful-scale, institutional environment and the ability to bring that discipline to a growing organization.CPA and experience in asset management, insurance, reinsurance, or complex financial services are preferred.Compensation & LocationBase salary: $150,000 to $225,000, commensurate with experience. Benefits include 401(k) match, health reimbursement arrangement, paid time off, and sick leave.