Assistant Controller

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 accounting experience in public accounting and/or corporate finance roles.
• CPA highly preferred, with strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience with acquisition accounting, ERP systems, and advanced Excel skills.

What Would Make You Stand Out

• Experience integrating acquired businesses into accounting and reporting processes.
• Knowledge of sales and use tax compliance in a complex organization.
• Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• A proactive mindset and focus on process improvement.

Why Choose Fitch

• Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required based on your line of business and location.
• A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs designed to ensure that your time at Fitch will be a continuous learning opportunity.
• Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning, financial wellness and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your short and long-term goals.
• Promoting Health & Wellness: Comprehensive healthcare offerings that prioritize a healthy body & mind.
• Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-first policies, including a generous global parental leave plan, designed to help you balance career and family life effectively.
• Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days and support for community engagement initiatives.

At Fitch, AI is embedded in how we work every day—supporting smarter decision-making, streamlining workflows, and enabling new ways to create value for our business and clients. Intelligent solutions are increasingly part of our day-to-day operations, helping teams work more efficiently and think differently as we continue to evolve. We’re looking for colleagues who are comfortable operating in an AI-enabled environment—or who are curious, adaptable, and eager to build their AI literacy over time. We value professionals who embrace technology as part of continuous learning and who are committed to using it thoughtfully to enhance how work gets done.

Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitch’s credibility and reputation, our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interests or any appearance of a conflict of interest. Should you be successful in the recruitment process at Fitch Ratings you will be asked to declare any securities holdings and other potential conflicts prior to commencing employment. If you, or your immediate family, have any holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest yourself of them before beginning work.

Fitch is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.