Controller - Broker Dealer - $200K + Bonus

Henderson Harbor Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Room for advancement

Job summary

A leading financial consulting firm in New York is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager. This role involves managing regulatory reporting, financial statements compliance, and preparing detailed analyses for financial performance. The ideal candidate will have a BS in accounting or finance, with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in the brokerage industry. This position offers excellent benefits and potential for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of financial reporting, analysis, and/or accounting experience, preferably in the brokerage industry.
• CPA is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Review trading and commission data between client and clearing broker.
• Management of all regulatory reporting and financial statements in compliance with regulations.
• Prepare and analyze income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.

Skills

Financial reporting

Analysis

Accounting

Regulatory compliance

Education

BS in accounting or finance

Job description

Henderson Harbor Group is a premier executive search and consulting firm with deep experience in finance, accounting and tax. The search division recruits highly skilled professionals on a direct hire basis. We service our clients primarily in the tri-state area as well nationally through our AAFA network.

Our client is a broker dealer located in Northern New Jersey and they are looking for an Accountnig Manager. This is their headquarters and the role reports into the Controller. This is a top tier company and offers excellent benefits and room for advancement.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Review trading and commission data between client and clearing broker
• Management of all regulatory reporting and financial statements for Broker-Dealer in compliance with US GAAP, SEC, and FINRA regulations
• Management of preparation and filing of monthly and quarterly FOCUS, SSOI, and Form Custody reports, including the net capital computation and compliance with rule 15c3-1
• International coordination with the parent company in all financial matters, including Liaise with client and clearing brokers
• Reconciliation of domestic and international bank account activity
• Prepare/analyze month-end revenue and expense accruals
• Prepare journal entries for month-end close
• Support Controller in ensuring books and records for all entities are maintained on a timely and accurate basis, as well as review of monthly balance sheet and audit reconciliations
• Prepare and analyze income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements on a legal entity basis
• Ownership of P&L-related items, including planning, forecasting, approving revenue and expenses, analysis of results, challenging specific items, and communication to stakeholders

Skills & Educational Requirements:

• BS in accounting or finance; CPA a plus but not required
• Minimum 4 years of financial reporting, analysis and/or accounting experience, preferably in the brokerage industry or public accounting