Merchant Banking Associate

FG Communities Holdings Inc.(NASDAQ: FGC)  is seeking a hands-on associate with strong public accounting and financial reporting skills. The role will support the merchant banking team in various projects by providing support in financial reporting function for public companies, including preparing the Form 10-Q and Form 10-k, external audit and review support, managing treasure functions, tax filing coordination, deal execution support, and various ad hoc special projects.

This position is best suited for a detail-oriented with “team first” attitude who is comfortable working in a lean, fast-moving public company environment and who is willing to wear multiple hats.

Key Responsibilities

·         Assist with quarterly financial reporting for multiple companies involved in the merchant banking division, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and support schedules.

·         Prepare supporting schedules and draft disclosure support for SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q and 10-K for multiple public company projects.

·         Support external auditor quarterly review and annual audit requests, including preparation of audit schedules and evidence packages.

·         Assist with technical accounting research and documentation as needed, including support for significant transactions.

·         Coordinate tax return filings with the tax return preparer.

·         Support in merchant banking deal execution task which include but not limited to; due diligence support, document execution, coordination with legal counsel and transfer agents and various other vendors.

·         Support in treasury function across multiple merchant banking project. This includes setting up wires and ACHs and reconciling bank activity with the accounting records.

·         Coordinate with internal teams, external advisors, auditors, legal counsel, and service providers as needed.

·         Assist with merchant banking ad hoc projects.