Controller- Established Broker/Dealer

2 weeks ago

Chicago, United States The Forum Group Full time

Our client is a well known Financial Services Firm that is looking to add a Controller to work in their treasury department. This role can be either remote or hybrid(Chicago office).


Job Description

The primary focus is to provide accounting oversight and to ensure daily and monthly activities are completed in a timely and accurate manner. The Controller is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial books and records from a legal entity and management reporting perspective. The Controller is responsible for the overall monthly close process, Financial Statement preparation and other related reporting. The Controller will report to the head of Treasury Services Operations.


Job Functions

  • Manage all aspects of financial accounting for entities as assigned
  • Coordinate the preparation of financial statements, financial reports, special analyses, and information reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis both to internal and external constituents
  • Coordinate annual audits with external and internal auditors
  • Work with Regulatory team on SEC reporting requirements (e.g., FOCUS reports.)
  • Oversee general ledger account maintenance and data entry ensuring records system are maintained in accordance with GAAP
  • Perform detailed review of monthly account reconciliations and variance analysis MTD/YTD on an account level basis and legal entity level
  • Work closely with the Operations team on month-end closes and other issues
  • Interface with business unit leaders to provide all requested information and perform ad hoc project work
  • Document policies and procedures surrounding accounting functions
  • Timely completion of the general ledger close for assigned legal entities at month/year end with overall review of assigned entities
  • Provide reconciliation of management to GAAP reporting (including FOCUS reporting)
  • Manage a financial system resource to ensure the Workday (general ledger), OneStream (reporting systems) and other financial systems are properly structured and maintained to meet book and records, control environment and reporting needs
  • Work with the Regulatory team to provide backup capability on key regulatory functions

Preferred

  • Swap Based Security Dealer regulatory reporting experience a plus
  • Minimum of 3 years of Public Accountant/Auditor experience within the Financial Services Sector preferred
  • Workday and OneStream experience a plus

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree required, major in Accounting or Finance preferred
  • CPA required
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience with financial services businesses
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge and skills

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