Assistant Controller
Korn Ferry
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New York City, NY · $60–$80 an hour · Posted October 17, 2026
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This listing pays about $145,600 a year. Across 51 open assistant controller listings that state pay, the middle half runs $119,000 to $162,500 and the median is $125,000. That is inside the middle half of those listings, 16% above the median.
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About the job
We have partnered with our client in their search for a Senior Accounting Manager to support key accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and operational finance activities. This role offers broad