Associate, Legal Entity Controller

Cantor Fitzgerald; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cantor Fitzgerald is seeking an Associate, Legal Entity Controller in Jacksonville, Florida. You will support our broker-dealer and swap dealer entities, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with U.S. GAAP. The role involves leading financial support for transactions and managing month-end close processes.

This position requires a Bachelor's in Accounting, CPA certification, and 2-4 years of experience in financial accounting. Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with Oracle and HFM are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-4 years of experience in financial accounting within a financial services company.
• Experience in a Big Four public accounting firm is preferred.
• Technical expertise in accounting and financial reporting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal entity controller support for Cantor's entities, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Manage month/quarter-end close processes, including journal entries and waterfall calculations.
• Prepare and review quarterly financial statements for external reporting.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Analytical problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management abilities

Business writing skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA certification

Tools

Oracle

ESSBASE

HFM

Job description

Description

The Associate, Legal Entity Controller will play a vital role in supporting our broker-dealer and security-based swap dealer entities. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, collaborate with various departments, and provide financial advisory support for transactions and entity structure changes. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact on our financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal entity controller and financial support for Cantor's entities, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Liaise with multiple departments to maintain proper accounting practices and financial controls.
• Lead and offer financial support for new transactions and entity structure changes.
• Manage month/quarter-end close processes, including journal entries and waterfall calculations.
• Prepare and review quarterly financial statements for external reporting.
• Perform administrative tasks related to entity operations, such as wire payments and invoice processing.
• Conduct monthly balance sheet substantiation and analytical reporting for broker-dealer/SBSD.
• Initiate process improvements, build controls, and collaborate with IT for system enhancements.
• Assist with internal and external audit inquiries, ensuring compliance.
• Support team, department, and business managers on ad-hoc projects and special initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is mandatory.
• CPA certification is a requirement.
• Minimum 2-4 years of experience in financial accounting within a financial services company.
• Experience in a Big Four public accounting firm is preferred.
• Technical expertise in accounting and financial reporting is essential.
• Familiarity with Oracle, ESSBASE, and HFM is an advantage.
• Advanced Excel skills, project management abilities, and multitasking capabilities are required.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and attention to detail are key.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and business writing skills are a must.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.