Assistant Controller

2 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Akuna Capital Full time

About Akuna:

Akuna Capital is an innovative trading firm with a strong focus on collaboration, cutting-edge technology, data driven solutions, and automation. We specialize in providing liquidity as an options market-maker – meaning we are committed to providing competitive quotes that we are willing to both buy and sell. To do this successfully, we design and implement our own low latency technologies, trading strategies, and mathematical models.

Our Founding Partners first conceptualized Akuna in their hometown of Sydney. They opened the firm's first office in 2011 in the heart of the derivatives industry and the options capital of the world – Chicago. Today, Akuna is proud to operate from additional offices in Sydney, Shanghai and London.

What you'll do as an Assistant Controller at Akuna:

Akuna is seeking an Assistant Controller to join our Finance department. We are looking for a proactive, self-starter who can work independently to achieve both individual and team goals. This position will work closely with other team members from Finance, Trading Operations and Procurement. As Akuna continues to expand by opening new offices and entering new markets, this position will continue to gain exposure and experience within international accounting and the trading industry. In this role, you will:

  • Monitor, maintain and improve accounting control procedures
  • Assist the Financial Controller with the completion of the month-end close process for numerous entities
  • Maintain complete and accurate accounting records including General Ledger, Income Statement, and Balance Sheet reporting
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports for banks, regulators and other third parties
  • Maintain budget forecasts and management reporting for senior stakeholders
  • Work together with Trading Operations to facilitate the reporting of internal trading information
  • Assist with the reconciliation of trading positions and trading gains and losses, including cryptocurrency transactions
  • Assist with regulatory and financial audits
  • Implement systems and process improvements with cross-team collaboration and third-party vendors

Qualities that make great candidates:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or similar
  • 5+ years of professional accounting experience
  • Trading industry or public accounting experience in the financial services field
  • CPA preferred but not required
  • Excellent communication and analytical skills
  • Proficient in MS Office software, specifically intermediate to advanced Excel skills
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to preparing accurate work


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