Financial Control Analyst

Nomura; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Nomura’s Finance Control team in the Americas seeks an Analyst to support the monthly close, quarterly reporting, and annual financial statements for the investment management business.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in accounting/finance, a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, strong technical accounting skills, and excellent communication. Proficiency in Excel is required and public accounting experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in Accounting or Finance.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance from accredited college/university.
• Strong technical accounting skills.
• Public accounting experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Support external audits.
• Assist with preparing annual financial statements.
• Analyze variances and identify discrepancies.
• Investigate and resolve accounting issues independently.
• Assist with ad hoc analysis and projects.

Skills

Technical accounting

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

Corporate Title: Analyst
Division: Finance
Location: Jacksonville
The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $65K and $80K/year* ( see below footnote for additional compensation and benefits information).

Company Overview

Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning over 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Retail, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking), and Investment Management. Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com.

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Department Overview

Financial Control team sits within the Finance department in the Americas.

Role Description

Nomura’s Finance Control team, in the Americas, is looking for an Analyst to join the team. The candidate will focus on the monthly close process, quarterly reporting, and annual financial statements for the investment management business. We are looking for a detail-oriented and motivated individual with an understanding of US GAAP reporting and a desire to work in a high volume and results oriented environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Support external audits
• Assist with preparing annual financial statements
• Analyze variances and identifying discrepancies
• Investigate and resolving accounting issues independently
• Assist with ad hoc analysis and projects

Skills, Experience, Qualifications And Knowledge Required

• 1-3 years of experience in an Accounting or Finance role, preferably in financial services or a related industry
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance from accredited college/university
• Strong technical accounting skills
• Public accounting experience is a plus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Organized and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Excellent analytics, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Advanced in MS Office particularly in Excel

Applicants for this position in the Finance Division of NHA must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The Finance Division is not sponsoring or taking over sponsorship of employment visas for this position at this time.

Nomura Leadership Behaviors

Explore Insights & Vision

• Identify the underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and define a clear vision and direction for the future.

Making Strategic Decisions

• Evaluate all the options for resolving the problems and effectively prioritize actions or recommendations.

Inspire Entrepreneurship in People

• Inspire team members through effective communication of ideas and motivate them to actively enhance productivity.

Elevate Organizational Capability

• Engage proactively in professional development and enhance team productivity through the promotion of knowledge sharing.

Inclusion

• Foster a culture of inclusion and psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).
• base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, corporate and functional title and duties, job-related knowledge and advanced degrees, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer