Controller/Deputy CFO

6AM City, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k/IRA

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Work From Home

Job summary

6AM City, LLC, a self-clearing broker-dealer headquartered in New York, seeks a Deputy CFO to lead day-to-day accounting under the CFO. You will oversee payroll, monthly close, financial reporting, treasury, audits, and policy development while ensuring regulatory compliance and robust internal controls.

The ideal candidate has a CPA or equivalent, Series 27 eligibility, 6+ years in broker-dealer accounting, and strong Excel/QuickBooks skills. Competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; CPA preferred.
• Has or willing to obtain Series 27 license.
• Microsoft Dynamics GP experience preferred.
• 6+ years accounting experience in broker-dealer or financial services.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks or equivalent and advanced Excel.
• Payroll experience preferred.
• Understanding of financial reporting systems, procedures and controls.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate with all management levels and work in a team environment.
• Ability to collaborate with business partners.

Responsibilities

• Payroll processing and administration including ADP Time & Attendance, new employee setup, payroll audits and tax reporting.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of all accounting reports and financials including FOCUS filings.
• Manage monthly reconciliations, bookkeeping, wire requests, and travel/entertainment expense oversight.
• Oversee regulatory compliance with net capital requirements.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, processes and controls.
• Oversee monthly close, general ledger and financial reporting.
• Prepare weekly and monthly management financial health reports with recommendations.
• Create projections, rolling revenue calculations and pro-forms.
• Manage treasury functions for firm and affiliates.
• Coordinate audits and maintain accounting policies and internal controls.
• Assist management in identifying financial issues and suggest procedures.
• Handle accounts payable/receivable and expense allocations.
• Assist in banking relationships and tax filings data gathering.

Skills

Payroll administration

Financial reporting

Regulatory compliance

Analytical/problem-solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

CPA preferred

Series 27 license

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics GP

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

Job Description

About the Job

Self-Clearing Broker Dealer with Specialization in Proprietary Trading in US Equities Markets, headquartered in New York, NY is seeking a highly motivated Deputy CFO to join our dynamic team. Under the direction of the CFO, you will work on day-to-day accounting responsibilities of self-clearing proprietary trading firm.

Responsibilities

• Payroll processing and administration including: ADP Workforce Now Time & Attendance administration, new employee set-up, payroll audits, payroll tax reporting and reconciliations, etc.
• Ensuring accurate and timely completion of all accounting reports and financials including FOCUS filings.
• Responsible for monthly reconciliations and bookkeeping, prepare and submits wire requests as needed, and travel & entertainment expense oversight and accounting
• Actively ensuring the firm is in regulatory compliance with net capital requirements
• Has the ability to develop and maintain concrete accounting policies, processes and systems to ensure optimal controls for the company
• Oversee the monthly close of the company books, the general ledger, and reporting of financial results
• Prepare weekly and monthly management financial health reports which will include, revenue/ expenses as well as financial comments with recommendations
• Has experience creating projections, rolling revenue calculations and Pro-Formas.
• Handle treasury functions for Firm and affiliates
• Coordination of audits and the establishment and constant improvement of accounting policies which will include the development of efficient and effective processes that also support key areas of the business as well as internal controls
• Work with upper management in identifying and resolving BD related financial issues and suggesting procedure changes as necessary
• Account Payables/Receivables accounting and expense allocations
• Assist in managing new and existing banking relationships and administration
• Assist in data gathering for all tax filings and annual audit support

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required / CPA preferred
• Has or willing to obtain Series 27 license
• Microsoft Dynamics GP experience preferred
• 6+ years experience in accounting function at a broker dealer, clearing firm, or financial services industry
• QuickBooks or equivalent accounting platforms and advanced Excel skills required
• Prior Payroll experience preferred
• An understanding of financial reporting systems, procedures, and controls
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with all levels of management and work in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to collaborate effectively with business partner

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Work From Home
• Salary Range: $140,000 - $175,000