Senior Controller - Capital Markets & Brokerage

U.S. Bank; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) and employer-funded retirement

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Adoption assistance

Sick leave

Job summary

U.S. Bank is seeking a Finance Controller for Capital Markets & Brokerage to oversee accounting, financial reporting, and control activities across broker-dealer entities. You will lead monthly closes and GAAP disclosures, partnering with executives to evaluate new products and acquisitions.

The role requires deep GAAP knowledge, PCAOB audit experience, and strong leadership to build a high-performing finance team in a complex trading environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Extensive experience leading accounting and financial reporting functions within a broker-dealer, investment banking, capital markets, or securities organization.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial instruments, broker-dealer operations, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Proven experience managing PCAOB audits and audited financial statements.
• Strong understanding of SEC Rule 17a-5, SEC Rule 15c3-1, and SEC Rule 15c3-3.
• Demonstrated success leading teams and building high-performing finance organizations.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for all accounting, financial reporting, and control activities across multiple broker-dealer entities.
• Direct monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and timely reporting.
• Oversee the preparation and review of GAAP financial statements, regulatory reporting, and related disclosures.
• Serve as the primary accounting leader supporting businesses involved in fixed income trading, underwriting, securities financing, advisory services, and brokerage operations.
• Partner with senior business leaders to evaluate new products, strategic growth initiatives, and acquisitions from an accounting and financial reporting perspective.
• Lead external and internal audit activities, regulatory examinations, and interactions with key stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement across accounting processes, automation initiatives, governance practices, and control frameworks.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing team of accounting professionals while fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and innovation.

Skills

Executive leadership

Broker-dealer accounting

GAAP knowledge

Regulatory reporting

PCAOB audits

SEC rules knowledge

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

CPA designation

FINRA Series 27

Job description

U.S. Bank is seeking a Finance Controller for Capital Markets & Brokerage to oversee accounting, financial reporting, and control activities across broker-dealer entities. You will lead monthly closes and GAAP disclosures, partnering with executives to evaluate new products and acquisitions.

The role requires deep GAAP knowledge, PCAOB audit experience, and strong leadership to build a high-performing finance team in a complex trading environment.