Staff Accountant

WorldQuant; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking global finance team at an innovative firm where your skills as a Staff Accountant will shine. In this dynamic role, you will manage financial transactions for international entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance in reporting. You will have the opportunity to develop your expertise under the mentorship of experienced professionals, while contributing to the company's success through your analytical insights. This company fosters a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement, allowing you to grow your career in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about finance and eager to make a meaningful impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Fully paid medical and dental insurance

Flexible spending account

401k

Generous PTO with unlimited sick days

Employee discounts for gym memberships

Healthy snacks

Casual dress code

Learning and development courses

Team-building off-site

Employee resource groups

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience in accounting.
• Strong knowledge of foreign currency accounting and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable, payroll, and financial reporting.
• Prepare financial statements in US GAAP and IFRS.
• Synthesize financial data to provide insights to management.

Skills

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Oral and written communication

Foreign currency accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Workday Financials

Job description

WorldQuant develops and deploys systematic financial strategies across a broad range of asset classes and global markets. We seek to produce high-quality predictive signals (alphas) through our proprietary research platform to employ financial strategies focused on market inefficiencies. Our teams work collaboratively to drive the production of alphas and financial strategies - the foundation of a balanced, global investment platform.

WorldQuant is built on a culture that pairs academic sensibility with accountability for results. Employees are encouraged to think openly about problems, balancing intellectualism and practicality. Excellent ideas come from anyone, anywhere. Employees are encouraged to challenge conventional thinking and possess an attitude of continuous improvement.

Our goal is to hire the best and the brightest. We value intellectual horsepower first and foremost, and people who demonstrate an outstanding talent. There is no roadmap to future success, so we need people who can help us build it.

Location: Old Greenwich, CT

The Role: The Finance organization is responsible for the management and control environment for WorldQuant on a global basis. The global finance team works closely with business managers, local accounting groups, and consulting firms for affiliated offices around the world. Staff accountants serve as a critical component of the global team as they ensure the integrity of the financial data used in all reporting, including strategic planning efforts and ad-hoc financial analysis.

We are seeking a forward-thinking, hardworking Staff Accountant to join our global finance team. Under the mentorship of their manager, the individual will learn about the firm's global financial infrastructure, systems, and procedures. After an initial training period, they will begin to oversee all day-to-day financial transactions for a portfolio of international entities. Over time, the accountant will begin to handle the oversight process more independently, contacting their supervisor to answer questions that may surface.

Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Form positive relationships with global outsourced accounting, payroll, and tax compliance providers
• Control accounts payable, expense report, and payroll pipelines, ensuring accuracy of postings
• Command of the general ledger, prepare account reconciliations, completely understand the contents
• Manage treasury function including company cash flow, burn rates, and intercompany transactions
• Timely fulfilment of all reporting requirements including those for tax and regulatory reporting
• Prepare financial statements in US GAAP and IFRS. Understand and provide reconciliations between both
• Prepare monthly full-year detailed expense forecasts, entry rates, and variance analyses
• Synthesize financial data creating valuable business insights to management
• Plan and run the external audit process. Efficiently complete the audit on schedule
• Become the subject matter expert for all aspects of the companies you work on
• Understand business processes, analyze for problems including control risks, recommend improvements

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 4+ years of relevant experience
• Strong knowledge of foreign currency accounting and reporting
• Advanced Excel skills are required and will be evaluated as part of the interview process
• Critical thinker, self-motivated, takes initiative with minimal direction
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to handle several projects simultaneously
• Excellent oral and written English skills required
• Multilingual candidates are strongly preferred
• Knowledge of Workday Financials is a plus
• CPA or the intention to pursue a CPA/ local equivalent is required

Our Benefits:

• Core Benefits: Fully paid medical and dental insurance for employees and dependents, flexible spending account, 401k, full paid parental leave, generous PTO with unlimited sick days
• Perks: Employee discounts for gym memberships, wellness activities etc., healthy snacks, casual dress code
• Training: learning and development courses, speakers, team-building off-site
• Employee resource groups