Senior Financial Accountant — SEC Reporting & SOX Lead

Aneka Talent Solutions; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Aneka Talent Solutions in Manhattan, NY seeks an experienced Lead Financial Accountant to support SEC reporting, regulatory compliance, and financial systems implementation in a banking/financial services setting. The role focuses on US GAAP, financial statement prep, and internal controls.

Key duties include leading SEC filings, cash flow reporting, and subledger implementations, with emphasis on accuracy, timeliness, and collaboration with auditors and regulators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4–8 years' accounting experience in banking/financial services.
• Experience with SEC filings (10-K/10-Q) and US GAAP.
• CPA preferred; CFA or Series 7 advantageous.
• Experience with internal controls and SOX compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead quarterly and annual SEC filings (10-Q/10-K) and MD&A disclosures.
• Prepare cash flow statements, reconciliations, and variance analyses.
• Support accounting for fixed-income products and mortgage loans.
• Lead subledger implementation and UAT testing.
• Manage XBRL tagging reviews with Workiva.
• Monitor FHFA reporting and annual IRS Form 1042 filings.
• Research new FASB standards and update accounting policies.
• Maintain SOX-compliant policies and internal controls.
• Coordinate with auditors, regulators, and tech vendors.
• Investigate variances and resolve exceptions.

Skills

SEC reporting

US GAAP

SOX compliance

Financial statements

Cash flow reporting

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Workiva

XBRL

Job description

Aneka Talent Solutions in Manhattan, NY seeks an experienced Lead Financial Accountant to support SEC reporting, regulatory compliance, and financial systems implementation in a banking/financial services setting. The role focuses on US GAAP, financial statement prep, and internal controls.

Key duties include leading SEC filings, cash flow reporting, and subledger implementations, with emphasis on accuracy, timeliness, and collaboration with auditors and regulators.