Junior Controller

DB E.C.O. North America

$115K — $132K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
  • 3-7 years accounting, audit or controllership experience.
  • Experience with month-end close, reconciliations and reporting.
  • Proficiency with ERP systems, preferably Dynamics 365.
  • Knowledge of US GAAP; exposure to IFRS is preferred.
  • CPA or progress toward CPA is preferred.
  • Strong analytical, communication and organizational skills with high integrity and ethical commitment.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities.
  • Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, trial balances and supporting schedules.
  • Monitor close calendars and reporting risks.
  • Support management and statutory reporting requirements.
  • Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Support daily cash-position reporting and prepare cash forecasts.
  • Prepare audit schedules and support tax filings.

Benefits

  • Multiple Medical Insurance options including Low to High Deductible plans.
  • Company-paid Dental & Vision coverage.
  • Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts available.
  • Life, AD&D Insurance, and Disability insurance paid by the company.
  • Employee Assistance Program available for employees and their household members.
  • Commuter Benefits using tax-free money for eligible expenses.
  • Parental Paid Leave offered to employees.
  • 401k retirement savings plan with company safe harbor contributions.
  • Competitive vacation time along with 11 paid company holidays.
Full Job Description
Department: Finance & Accounting
Reports to: Controller

Job Summary:
The Junior Controller serves as the primary controllership support role within the One Finance operating model. The position supports the Controller in close management, reconciliations, reporting, audit readiness, tax compliance, DB Group reporting, treasury administration, banking operations support, internal controls, systems governance, and continuous improvement across all DB North America entities. Work is assigned by process ownership and capability rather than legal entity.

Responsibilities emphasize execution, documentation, review support, treasury administration, and cross-functional collaboration while progressively building leadership, governance, and business-partnering capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Close & Reporting
  • Coordinate monthly, quarterly and annual close activities.
  • Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, trial balances and supporting schedules.
  • Monitor close calendars, open items and reporting risks.
  • Support management, statutory and DB Group reporting requirements.

Balance Sheet Governance & Reconciliations
  • Prepare and review reconciliations.
  • Resolve aged items and unsupported balances.
  • Maintain evidence and account ownership documentation.
  • Recommend corrective actions and process improvements.

Intercompany & DB Group Reporting
  • Support intercompany accounting and eliminations.
  • Support Conversion Tool, HFM and GTC reporting.
  • Perform source-to-report reconciliations.
  • Maintain submission evidence and issue logs.

Treasury & Banking Operations Support
  • Support daily cash-position reporting.
  • Prepare short-term cash forecasts and cash reporting schedules.
  • Support bank-account administration, signer updates and banking records.
  • Prepare payment support documentation and approval evidence.
  • Support bank reconciliations and treasury controls.
  • Assist with banking access reviews and segregation-of-duties monitoring.
  • Support working capital reporting and cash-management initiatives.
  • Maintain treasury procedures, continuity plans and documentation.

Audit, Tax & Compliance Support
  • Prepare audit schedules and support requests.
  • Support tax filings, notices and advisor coordination.
  • Support control remediation and compliance initiatives.
  • Maintain audit-ready documentation repositories.

Systems, Documentation & Continuous Improvement
  • Support Dynamics 365, reporting platforms and finance systems.
  • Maintain SOPs, process maps and checklists.
  • Participate in automation, testing and transformation initiatives.
  • Improve data quality, controls and process efficiency.

Business Continuity & Team Support
  • Maintain backup readiness across critical processes.
  • Support cross-training throughout One Finance.
  • Collaborate with Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, HR and operational teams.
  • Support mentoring of interns and junior team members as experience grows.

One Finance Operating Principles
  • Operate across all North America entities using common standards and processes.
  • Support enterprise-wide process ownership rather than entity-specific silos.
  • Maintain complete documentation, evidence and audit trails.
  • Promote transparency, shared accountability and cross-training.
  • Support business continuity and scalable finance operations.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
  • 3-7 years accounting, audit or controllership experience.
  • Month-end close, reconciliations and reporting experience.
  • Experience with ERP systems, preferably Dynamics 365.
  • Knowledge of US GAAP; IFRS exposure preferred.
  • CPA or progress toward CPA preferred.
  • Strong analytical, communication and organizational skills. High level of integrity and commitment to ethical standards.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in government contracting or a similar environment.
  • Familiarity with financial operations in a project-based environment.
  • Knowledge of modern financial management tools and techniques.

Working Conditions and Travel:

Well-lighted, heated, and air-conditioned indoor office setting with adequate ventilation. Minimal overnight travel by land and air.

Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to work at a computer workstation for periods up to 4 hours at a time
  • Ability to speak on the telephone for a total of up to 3 hours per day
  • Ability to sit for up to 3 hours without breaks at meetings
  • Ability to walk and stand for up to 4 hours without breaks at program site visits and meetings

We offer an annual gross salary between $115,000 and $132,000 + bonus for full-time employment, depending on professional qualifications and experience.

Quick overview of our U.S. Health & Wellness Benefits:
  • Medical Insurance: Multiple options - Low to High Deductible plans
  • Dental & Vision
  • Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life & AD&D Insurance, Short-term, and Long-term Disability: Company-paid
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their household members
  • Commuter Benefits: Use tax-free money to pay for eligible transit and parking expenses (Train, subway, bus, ferry, parking).
  • Parental Paid Leave
  • Supplemental Coverage: Optional accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans with wellness benefits.
  • Retirement Savings (401k) with company safe harbor contributions
  • Vacation & Holidays: Competitive time off plus 11 paid company holidays

Quick overview of our Canada Health & Wellness Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive, company-paid benefits program for employees and their eligible dependents. This includes Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Dependent Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, extended Health and Dental coverage, and access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

In addition, the Company supports your long-term financial well-being by subsidizing a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) of your choice with a contribution equal to 5% of your basic salary.

We also provide competitive vacation time along with 11 paid company holidays, so you have the time you need to rest, recharge, and enjoy life outside of work.

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