Vice President of Finance

Our client, a dynamic multi-strategy trading platform, is seeking a hands‑on VP of Finance to lead the accounting and financial operations function for their team. This role is ideal for a technically strong finance leader with deep trading environment experience and ownership of daily P&L processes. The position can be based in either New York City or Miami.

The annual base salary range is $180,000 to $220,000. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things. Details about eligibility for bonus compensation (if applicable) will be finalized at the time of offer.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee partnership accounting, capital accounts, performance and incentive‑based fee allocations
• Manage and calculate trader payouts, high water marks, hurdle rates, deferred compensation, and ROC metrics
• Lead daily and monthly trade‑level P&L processes and coordinate with trading and risk teams on reconciliation and variance analysis
• Produce transparent reporting on returns by strategy, trader, and entity; analyze return attribution, capital charges, and payout methodologies
• Track and allocate transaction expenses, market data, financing, and additional trade‑level costs across internal entities
• Lead GL entries, coordinate with operations, and support the close process for timely and accurate reporting
• Manage audit and tax deliverables, including K-1s and consolidated statements; ensure internal controls and compliance
• Partner with COO, traders, and stakeholders to optimize workflows, drive process improvements, and implement automation
• Identify and resolve gaps or inefficiencies to strengthen the firm’s financial architecture

Job Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, preferably within a proprietary trading firm, hedge fund, or capital markets platform
• Strong technical knowledge of partnership accounting, trader compensation, and trade‑level P&L
• Demonstrated experience with advanced Excel (pivot tables, lookups, etc.)
• Proven ability to operate in a lean, high‑accountability environment with a focus on precision and responsiveness
• Detail‑oriented, analytical, and hands‑on; able to work directly with senior leadership and traders
• Self‑starter with an ownership mentality and strong process improvement skills
• CPA or relevant financial certification preferred