Financial Analyst, Accounting

Cabrera Capital Markets; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

401(k) with Employer Match

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Profit Sharing Program

Commuter Benefits

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Cabrera Capital Markets seeks a Financial Analyst to support the Controller in accounting duties, including reconciliation, analysis, and process implementation. The role emphasizes program development for trading data and maintaining financial schedules.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year in finance, strong Excel and coding skills (Python, VBA), and experience with Oracle; broker-dealer exposure is preferred for this position at a premier investment bank in Chicago.

Qualifications

• 1 year or more years of finance experience.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), programming (Python, VBA), and data analysis.
• Broker-Dealer experience preferred.
• Experience with accounting software (Oracle preferred).
• Detail and deadline oriented with good time management.
• Experience using project management tools (e.g., Monday.com).
• Ability to multi-task projects.

Responsibilities

• Write and debug programs for processing trading data daily and monthly.
• Maintain bank reconciliations and implement process improvements.
• Support creation and maintenance of accounting schedules (depreciation, lease liabilities, prepaids).
• Manage program usage and assist with resolving errors.
• Assist with connections to external platforms.
• Leverage AI and other tools to develop accounting processes.
• Reconcile firm credit card activity and monthly GL accounts.
• Maintain daily and monthly account reconciliations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Finance experience

MS Excel

Python

VBA

Data analysis

Broker-dealer experience

Oracle

Time management

MonDay.com

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, and/or Computer Science, Information Technology (preferred)

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Company Summary

Cabrera Capital Markets is a premier investment bank and institutional brokerage firm, serving global corporations, municipalities, pension funds, and private equity firms. The firm is known for its integrity and unwavering commitment to exceeding clients' expectations.

Position summary & purpose

The Financial Analyst supports the Controller in carrying out the responsibilities of the accounting department, with particular emphasis on account reconciliation, tabular and graphical analysis, and process implementation and documentation.

Essential Duties And ResPONSIBILITIEs

• Write and debug programs for processing trading data on a daily and monthly basis
• Maintain bank account reconciliations and implement process improvements
• Support the creation and maintenance of various accounting schedules (depreciation, lease liabilities, prepaids, etc.)
• Manage the usage of programs and assist with resolving errors
• Assist with implementation and maintenance of connections with external platforms
• Leverage AI and other technology tools to develop and maintain accounting processes
• Reconcile firm credit card activity
• Assist with the reconciliation of monthly general ledger accounts
• Maintain daily and monthly account reconciliations
• All other duties as assigned

Management & decision making responsibilities

• N/A

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Requirements

• 1 year or more years of finance experience
• Must have strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), programming (Python, VBA), and computational and statistical data analysis
• 1 year or more years of Broker Dealer experience highly preferred
• Proficiency with accounting software (Oracle preferred)
• Detail and deadline oriented with excellent time management skills
• Experience using project management tools (e.g., Monday.com) to assist with task tracking, collaboration, and timely completion of deliverables.
• Ability to multi-task projects

Education & work experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, and/or Computer Science, Information Technology (preferred)

Required licenses & certificates

• SIE

Work Authorization Requirement: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. This position does not offer employment visa sponsorship now or in the future. Candidates requiring sponsorship, including F-1 OPT, CPT, H-1B, TN, E-3, or any other employment-based visa sponsorship, are not eligible for consideration.

We offer a competitive and well-rounded benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Profit Sharing Program
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts (FSA/HSA)
• Commuter Benefits (Pre-tax transit & parking)
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Life & AD&D Insurance Options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet Care Discount Program