Financial Controller

Compensation: To $140K.

Job Overview – Financial Controller – JO# 33989

Our client, a privately held financial services firm, is seeking a Controller to join its leadership team. This role reports directly to the CFO and plays a critical role in overseeing GAAP accounting, financial reporting, audit coordination, and reconciliation activities across multiple entities. The Controller will lead and scale the accounting function while supporting a fast-paced, transaction-driven business operating in the wholesale financial markets

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger management, journal entries, and account reconciliations
• Support an international footprint with local teams handling regulatory filings; this role focuses on financial reporting and oversight
• Lead monthly and annual close processes and prepare GAAP financial statements across the U.S. parent and international entities
• Manage consolidation and intercompany accounting for multiple subsidiaries, including offshore entities
• Supervise and develop the accounting and reconciliation teams, with responsibility for future team expansion
• Partner with external auditors to manage interim and annual audits and support required documentation
• Oversee trade and accounting reconciliation activities in a brokerage-style environment
• Establish, maintain, and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Support financial reporting provided to compliance and regulatory stakeholders within KYC and AML environments
• Drive process improvements, systems optimization, and accounting function scalability
• Play a key role in ERP utilization and enhancements (NetSuite)
  
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• CPA strongly preferred
• Background in public accounting and/or industry accounting leadership
• Experience with GAAP accounting, financial reporting, and audit management
• Prior exposure to financial services, trading, or brokerage-style environments preferred but not required
• Experience leading and growing accounting teams
• Advanced Excel skills and ERP experience (NetSuite preferred)
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong leadership presence with a long-term mindset and commitment to the organization
  
  
  

Additional Job Details

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Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level

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