Lead Financial Accountant

Hi,

Hope you are doing well!

We have a very urgent role for a Lead Financial Accountant

Location: Manhattan, NY (4 days per week in-office)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Lead Financial Accountant to support SEC reporting, regulatory compliance, technical accounting, and financial systems implementation within a banking or financial services environment. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial statement preparation, and internal controls, along with experience in SEC reporting and accounting process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and review of quarterly and annual SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q and 10-K, financial statements, and MD&A disclosures.

• Prepare and review Statements of Cash Flows, financial reconciliations, management reports, and quarterly variance analyses.

• Support accounting and reporting for fixed-income products, mortgage loans, and related financial instruments.

• Play a key role in implementing a new trade accounting subledger, including system configuration, integrations, and user acceptance testing (UAT).

• Investigate subledger and general ledger variances, review settlement breaks, and ensure timely resolution of exceptions.

• Oversee XBRL tagging reviews using Workiva and ensure compliance with SEC reporting requirements.

• Monitor FHFA regulatory reporting requirements and lead annual IRS Form 1042 filings.

• Research new FASB accounting standards and support the implementation of accounting policy changes.

• Maintain SOX-compliant accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, external auditors, regulators, and technology vendors to ensure accurate and timely reporting.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• 4–8 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in banking or financial services.

• Strong experience with SEC reporting, including Forms 10-K and 10-Q.

• Solid knowledge of US GAAP, financial statements, cash flow reporting, and SOX compliance.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification preferred; CFA or Series 7 credentials are advantageous.

• Big Four public accounting experience is a plus.

• Experience with fixed-income products, mortgage accounting, FHFA reporting, XBRL/Workiva, or accounting systems implementation.

Compensation & Work Arrangement

• Base Salary: $125,000–$135,000 annually.

• Bonus: 10% annual bonus.

• Work Model: Four days per week in the Manhattan office.