Controller (closed)

Chicago, IL
Open compensation
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Job Description


 

Responsibilities:

 

  • Oversee all financial and regulatory accounting activities.
  • Provide leadership and training to finance and accounting staff.
  • Manage regulatory net capital computations and reporting, with a strong awareness of capital allocation and ability to forecast usage.
  • Translate broker-dealer regulatory and business requirements into efficient and effective operating practices within the department.
  • Perform financial analysis and prepare management reports for strategic planning.
  • Provide guidance on complex regulatory or business finance and accounting issues.
  • Interact with various teams to propose and execute improvements in information flow and project management between departments.
  • Oversee all accounts payable, cash management and other transactional activities.
  • Ensure the integrity of all accounting records including General Ledger, P&L, Income Statement and Balance Sheet reporting.
  • Prepare and manage regulatory and financial audits.
  • Manage banking relationships, investments, SIPC calculation and all other financial transactions.
  • Oversee the firm's budgeting and forecasting process ensuring best practices are used.

 

Qualifications:

 

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or related field
  • At least 7 years of experience in financial management, regulatory capital accounting and preparation of FOCUS reports.
  • CPA Certification
  • Series 27 strongly preferred
  • Excellent communication and analytical skills

ryan@parallelpartners.com