Vp/Accounting Manager & Controller

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Coordinate annual external financial audit, collect required data, respond to questions and interface directly with the external auditors.
• Monthly review of all financials used for financial reporting to management. Review and approve various account analysis performed by other staff members.
• Review and continuously improve existing accounting systems and processes. Lead ongoing transformation efforts to streamline accounting systems and drive related efficiencies throughout the company.
• Responsible for testing of accounting software upgrades, either directly or through managed supervisors. Systems include: interface control from brokerage system Pershing, payout system Xtiva, insurance system Vertafore, payroll and the lease accounting software.
• Ensure adherence to accounting principles, policies, and standards while simultaneously ensuring quality and reliability in a cost-effective manner.
• Develop processes and people while implementing technology solutions that are supportive of creating an accounting organization for future growth.
• Direct and lead accounting teams in the oversight, development and implementation of accounting policies and controls consistent with SEC, US GAAP, and other regulatory compliance requirements. Direct reports include: VP Financial Reporting, VP Senior Regulatory & Insurance Accounting, AVP Accounts Payable, AVP Production Payout.
• Reconcile monthly payroll bank account.
• Assist in management of Record Management On-line (RMOL) records retrieval software), including maintenance and verification of data and all related system maintenance for that module.
• Facilitate interface of regulatory examinations with the financial and regulatory areas.
• Participate with management in financial reviews with department heads, answer questions related to monthly financial statements and provide consultation regarding various what-if scenarios and financial or regulatory impact.
• Financial forecasting and special projects as requested by executive management.
• Lead team and assist in calculation and accrual of year-end bonuses, which requires handling of extremely sensitive compensation data. Provide required bonus related financials to management.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by management.
• Lead teams that manage monthly and quarterly financial reporting and coordinate the timely and accurate completion of the Company’s SEC filings, including all focus reporting, as well as, any other required filings in various transactions. Manage transaction accounting, month-end/general ledger closing process and other financial controls.

Education And/Or Experience

• 5+ years of management and supervisory experience
• Strategic experience in establishing finance best practices
• Demonstrated experience with C-Suite executives
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting, Finance or Business
• Expertise with Workday Financials, Security, Reporting, and Integrations
• 10+ years of relevant accounting and financial experience, with additional global experience preferred

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Required

• CPA – required

Preferred – will be required to obtain within 12 months of employment

• SIE – Securities Industry Essentials preferred
• Series 99 – Operations Professional preferred
• Series 27 – Financial and Operations Principal preferred