Chief Financial Officer

Green Key Resources; New York (NY); On-site; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Key Resources is seeking a Legal Entity Controller for a high-growth investment bank in New York. You will oversee accounting, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance for multiple legal entities, serving as liaison across Accounting, Treasury, Tax, and external auditors.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical accounting background and extensive legal entity reporting experience in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for assigned legal entities.
• Prepare and review legal entity financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of balance sheet reconciliations and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate legal entity reporting packages and variance analyses for senior management.
• Partner with Treasury, Tax, FP&A, Regulatory Reporting, and Operations teams to support financial reporting initiatives.
• Oversee intercompany accounting, reconciliations, and settlement processes.
• Assist with legal entity capital planning and liquidity reporting requirements.
• Support external audits and regulatory examinations by providing requested documentation and analysis.
• Monitor and implement new accounting pronouncements, regulatory changes, and internal control enhancements.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives aimed at increasing efficiency, automation, and controls.
• Assist with legal entity restructurings, mergers, acquisitions, and corporate transactions as needed.

Job description

Legal Entity Controller @ High Growth Investment Bank

Position Title: Legal Entity Controller

Location: New York, NY (in office 50% of the time)

Compensation: $145,000 – $175,000 + Bonus (Depending on Experience)

Position Overview

Our client, a leading financial services firm, is seeking a highly motivated Legal Entity Controller to oversee the accounting, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance functions for multiple legal entities. This individual will serve as a key liaison between Accounting, Finance, Treasury, Tax, Compliance, and external auditors, ensuring accurate financial reporting and adherence to U.S. GAAP and regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical accounting background, extensive legal entity reporting experience, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for assigned legal entities.
• Prepare and review legal entity financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of balance sheet reconciliations and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate legal entity reporting packages and variance analyses for senior management.
• Partner with Treasury, Tax, FP&A, Regulatory Reporting, and Operations teams to support financial reporting initiatives.
• Oversee intercompany accounting, reconciliations, and settlement processes.
• Assist with legal entity capital planning and liquidity reporting requirements.
• Support external audits and regulatory examinations by providing requested documentation and analysis.
• Monitor and implement new accounting pronouncements, regulatory changes, and internal control enhancements.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives aimed at increasing efficiency, automation, and controls.
• Assist with legal entity restructurings, mergers, acquisitions, and corporate transactions as needed.