Category: Banking & Financial Services

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Reference: BH-372196

Assistant Controller Location: NYC
Type: Onsite
Requirements:
* Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Accounting and 7 years of financial services accounting experience
* Previous experience in controllership function at a broker dealer, clearing firm, or financial services industry company
* FINRA Series 27 preferred or ability to obtain series 27 within a reasonable amount of time after they are hired.
* CPA preferred
* Experience with the net capital and customer reserve computations pursuant to SEC Rules 15c3-1 and 15c3-3 is a plus
* Outstanding project management, communication and interpersonal skills
* Strong commitment to accuracy and attention to detail to ensure quality work
* Able to carefully manage multiple priorities as well as possess a strong sense of urgency towards meeting deadlines and resolving open issues
* Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, including the ability to effectively problem solve and make decisions
* Experience working in an extremely dynamic, fast-paced and results oriented environment, prioritization, and ability to complete multiple projects simultaneously
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel
Responsibilities:
* Assist Controller to ensure financial records are accurate and compliant with regulatory requirements and industry standards
* Coordinate and supervise the monthly accounting close, including the performance of key accounting controls
* Perform detailed review of monthly account reconciliations and variance analysis MTD/YTD on an account level basis and legal entity level
* Oversee general ledger account maintenance and data entry ensuring records systems are maintained in accordance with GAAP
* Assist in the coordination of audits (internal and external) and review the audited financial statements and related regulatory reports for various regions
* Review A/P invoices; monitor expense allocation and postings to General Ledger
* Collaborate with Operations, Information Technology and Compliance
* Respond to and/or lead special projects and ad-hoc requests
* Identify and implement efficiencies and process improvements
Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.
Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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