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About the Role

This role is vital for enhancing our broker-dealer accounting processes including monthly and quarterly closing, account reconciliation and certification, preparation of financial reports and annual audited financial statements and related supporting schedules, including providing support for internal and external audits. The position also requires all aspects of accounting support to management reporting, tax schedules and FOCUS reports as well as ancillary regulatory reporting that are required for an introducing broker.

Responsibilities

Prepare accounting journal entries related to our broker dealers to close the ledgers each month.
Assist with preparing monthly and quarterly analytical reviews and reconciliations of general ledger accounts.
Assist with preparation of financial statements and provide information for the Company's SEC FOCUS reports
Assist with preparation of the company's annual audited financial statements for our external auditors including Footnotes.
Liaise with Accounts Payable and HR Accounting for various expense topics and work on resolution of issues.
Liaise with various internal (i.e., trading, sales, legal and operations) and external colleagues as needed.
Maintain reporting procedures to comply with internal control requirements as well as permanent supervision controls
Assist in the monitoring of the firm's cash balances and support treasury operations (FX trade, funding, etc.)
Assist in ad hoc projects as required by the CFO
Maintain a strong focus on communication and relationship-building across departments.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting (or related field)
3+ years of broker-dealer accounting experience
Hands on experience in broker-dealer book closing and compiling financial statements
Knowledge of broker-dealer accounting and regulations applied to introducing brokers
Well-organized with the ability to prioritize workloads depending on delivery timelines
Proven ability to work in a global organization and oversee work produced in offshore / nearshore locations

Skills

Exceptional skills in Excel and PowerPoint
Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation
Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Outstanding communication skills
Positive, proactive attitude with a strong willingness to learn and grow.
Proficient in QuickBooks
Proficiency in data analytics tools.
Comfort with ambiguity and a strong passion for problem-solving.
Interest in AI technologies and a desire to explore their applications in enhancing workflow efficiencies.

Experience Level

3+ years of broker-dealer accounting experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in accounting (or related field)
CPA would be a plus
Series 27 licensed (or willing to obtain one)

Salary/Compensations

eligible for an annual discretionary bonus

Benefits

competitive benefits package including Medical/Dental/Vision.