Financial Reporting Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Financial Reporting Manager
Job Description - Wall Street Financial Trading Firm

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Financial Reporting Manager to join our fast-paced financial trading firm located on Wall Street. The ideal candidate will be a CPA with a minimum of six years of progressive accounting experience , demonstrating strong leadership and technical expertise, particularly within the Broker-Dealer sector . This role is critical in overseeing all accounting functions, financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting: Oversee the preparation and timely completion of accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and firm-specific requirements.
• Regulatory Compliance (Broker-Dealer Focus): Manage and ensure compliance with all SEC, FINRA, and other regulatory reporting requirements, including the preparation of FOCUS Reports and supporting schedules (e.g., Net Capital, Customer Protection Rule 15c3-3 computations).
• General Ledger Management: Direct the general ledger and all accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and fixed asset management.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Coordinate the annual budget process and perform ongoing financial forecasting, variance analysis, and operational performance reporting.
• Internal Controls: Establish, monitor, and enforce internal controls to ensure the integrity of the firm's financial data and safeguard assets.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• License: Active and unrestricted Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is mandatory.
• Industry Expertise: Mandatory experience working with or for a registered Broker-Dealer. Deep understanding of financial products traded (equities, fixed income, derivatives, etc.) and related accounting principles.
• Technical Skills: Expert knowledge of US GAAP and SEC/FINRA regulations; proficiency in financial accounting software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the proven ability to lead and manage a team under strict deadlines.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required. A Master's degree is a plus.

To apply, please send resume to:

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Company Description

Libertyjobs.com has become an essential destination site for experienced job seekers. Our recruiters are continually posting active job openings to the website. Feel free to search our database of open positions and apply for your next career move!\n\nHundreds of new jobs are listed on the site every month in a wide range of industries and locations. Last year we had over 900,000 unique job seekers visit our website, which means over 75,000 skilled job seekers search our openings every month.\n\nEstablished in 2003, Liberty Personnel quickly grew into one of the largest technical recruiting agencies on the East Coast. Today, Liberty Personnel has a national presence and a diverse client base. Listed below are a number of the industries and openings we work on:\n\nInformation Technology, Software Programmers, Engineering, Manufacturing, Legal, Plant Maintenance, Construction, Oil and Gas, Medical Communications, Accounting, Finance, Electronics, Scientific, Medical Device, Sales, Pharmaceutical, Admin, Automation, Controls, Civil, HVAC, Wastewater, Structural, Electrical, Chemists, Validations, Logistics, Food Production, Renewable Energy and Machinists.