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Join Us for an Exclusive Webinar Featuring Facebook’s Controller

Posted on by Caleb Newquist

Accountingfly’s Meet The Firms Week is coming to an internet near you from Monday, October 3rd, to Friday, October 7th. There will be five great webinars to check out including Facebook controller Matt Banks who will be presenting “How I Became Controller at Facebook.”

Going Concern interviewed Matt earlier this year and now you’ll have the chance to hear about his start in a Big 4 firm and the steps he took along the way to landing an incredible job at Facebook. He’ll also share advice on how to position your career to attract the right job opportunities.

Matt’s webinar will be on Tuesday, October 4th at 11 am ET and it’s free to register. We hope you’ll join us for this exclusive event!

 

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Job of the Day: Ready to Roll Up the Sleeves at Fortress?

Thumbnail image for Thumbnail image for hire me2.jpgThat’s part of the “skills required” for their Senior Accountant position that they just created. Since most of you are used to that sort of thing, landing this gig should be a snap.
Get the details after the jump.


Company: Fortress Investment Group LLC
Title: Senior Accountant
Location: New York City
Minimum experience: 5 years
Description: This is a new position reporting to the CAO of Fortress. The person will be exposed to the accounting, regulatory and business issues surrounding the company’s diversified investment portfolio.
Responsibilities: Assist the CAO and Accounting Policy Senior Manager with the oversight and documentation of the accounting policies of Fortress and its sponsored funds; Liaison with the controllers of the various funds on accounting, controls, and regulatory issues; Assist the CAO and Accounting Policy Senior Manager with accounting research/issues; Assist the CAO in the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements; Prepare schedules for internal management reporting; Assist with various special projects
Required Skills: The ideal candidate will be a CPA and hold a BS Degree (or equivalent) and 5-8 years of finance accounting experience. Public company and/or private equity fund accounting experience is a plus.
See the entire description over at the GC Career Center and visit the main page for all your job search needs.