Accounting Manager

Virtu; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Virtu is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager in New York to lead financial operations, ensure GAAP compliance, and drive process improvements. The role requires managing monthly closes, generating complex reports, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support electronic trading activities.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of accounting experience in financial services, strong Excel skills, and ERP proficiency. CPA preferred.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or CPA-in-progress preferred.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, with exposure to electronic trading or financial services.
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with accounting software.
• Prior public accounting experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Manage daily accounting and financial operations with internal controls.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual close in line with GAAP.
• Perform variance analysis on revenue and expenses and report findings.
• Coordinate with auditors during financial and operational audits.
• Collaborate with developers to automate financial processes.
• Support electronic trading activities related financial reconciliations.

Conocimientos

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

ERP systems

Financial reporting

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Herramientas

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)

Descripción del empleo

Virtu is a leading financial firm that leverages cutting edge technology to deliver liquidity to the global markets and innovative, transparent trading solutions to our clients. As a market maker, Virtu provides deep liquidity that helps to create more efficient markets around the world. Our market structure expertise, broad diversification, and execution technology enables us to provide competitive bids and offers in over 19,000 securities, at over 235 venues, in 36 countries worldwide.

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounting Manager to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for finance and technology, with at least 5 years of experience, preferably in the financial services or trading sector. This role is integral to our operations and will be responsible for financial operations, ensuring accuracy of financial records, preparing complex financial reports, and contributing to the firm’s financial efficiency and compliance. The ideal candidate will combine strong GAAP knowledge with advanced Excel and ERP system skills to optimize month-end close and improve financial processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting and financial operations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, internal controls and company policies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support electronic trading activities, including settlement, clearing, and reconciliations.
• Prepare and/or review journal entries and perform monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities in accordance with accounting standards.
• Perform in-depth variance analysis, monitor key drivers in revenue and expenses, and prepare monthly/quarterly financial reporting packages.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements and cash flow statements.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors during financial and operational audits.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures, working closely with developers and other functional teams, to further automate and enhance the robustness of the firm’s financial operations.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and advancements in electronic trading platforms.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (or in the process of obtaining the license) preferred.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, with exposure to electronic trading or financial services.
• Prior experience at public accounting firms preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting software and advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Virtu Financial is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming you for who you are and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.