Accounting Manager (Publicly Traded Fintech)

Vaco by Highspring; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 160.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Vaco by Highspring is seeking an Accounting Manager for a publicly traded fintech, blending capital markets and data analytics. The role leads full-cycle accounting, with daily operations, journal entries, monthly closes, and financial reporting.

The ideal candidate has 5-8+ years in accounting, CPA preferred, and experience in electronic trading or financial services. This hybrid role offers 3 days onsite and 2 remote, with a strong compensation package.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA (or actively pursuing licensure) preferred.
• 5-8+ years accounting experience in financial services, with public exposure.
• Strong proficiency in accounting software/ERP and Excel.

Aufgaben

• Manage daily accounting operations and ensure compliance with standards and controls.
• Support trading activities with journal entries, close processes, and reporting.
• Prepare and review general ledger entries and monthly/quarterly closes.
• Analyze variances and prepare financial reporting packages.
• Assist in core financial statements and liaise with external auditors.
• Develop policies to automate and strengthen financial operations.
• Stay updated on industry trends in capital markets and data analytics.

Kenntnisse

Financial analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel skills

ERP software

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA (or in process)

Tools

ERP software

Advanced Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Accounting Manager (Publicly Traded Fintech)

• $160,000 - 180,000 Base + Yearly Bonus


• Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)


• This company's stock is very healthy with strong financials. They're at the intersection of Capital Markets and Data Analytics.


• Ideal candidate has a passion for Finance and Technology. Also 5-8+ Years of experience. CPA (or in process of obtaining) strongly preferred. If out of Public, clients should be B/D or Fintech.


• Full-cycle accounting exposure that's perfect for candidates looking for first role out of Public: Ops, Reconciliations, JE's, Periodic Close, Financial Statement Prep, External Audit Liaising.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Operations & Compliance: Manage daily accounting and financial operations, ensuring strict compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, internal controls, and company policies.


• Trading Support: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support electronic trading activities, including settlement, clearing, and reconciliations.


• General Ledger & Close: Prepare and/or review journal entries and perform monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities in accordance with accounting standards.


• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Perform in-depth variance analysis, monitor key drivers in revenue and expenses, and prepare monthly/quarterly financial reporting packages.


• Financial Statements: Assist in the preparation of core financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.


• Audit Management: Coordinate with internal and external auditors during financial and operational audits.


• Process Automation: Develop and implement policies and procedures, working closely with developers and cross-functional teams, to further automate and enhance the robustness of financial operations.


• Industry Alignment: Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and advancements in electronic trading platforms.

Job Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.


• Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or actively pursuing CPA licensure preferred.


• Experience: 5-8+ years of accounting experience, with exposure to electronic trading or financial services. Prior experience at a public accounting firm is preferred.


• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of accounting software/ERP systems and advanced proficiency in Excel.


• Core Competencies: Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.


• Communication: Effective verbal and written communication and strong interpersonal skills.

Equal Opportunity Notice

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

For residents of Ontario, Canada only: to the extent the position for employment is not with Highspring or not otherwise noted as vacant above, candidate should be informed that this role is to replace a presently employed person at Vaco by Highspring's client.

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Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual's skill sets, experience and training;


• licensure and certification requirements;


• office location and other geographic considerations; and


• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).