Hirewell
Senior Regulatory Accountant – Broker Dealer
Hirewell, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Senior Regulatory Accountant – Broker Dealer
Direct Hire Salary Range: $120,000 - $150,000 Benefits: Health, dental, vision, disability, 401K with match, commuter Our client is a global, priority trading firm headquartered in Chicago. The firm scales as an independent proprietary trading firm utilizing its own capital, trading strategies, and risk management methodologies to provide liquidity and hedging opportunities to financial participants, commodity producers and counterparties worldwide. Their affiliates include two broker dealers, an introducing broker in commodities, a cryptocurrency market making firm, and several investment advisory firms. Responsibilities
Owning daily and month-end close process for broker-dealer operations of DV Group, including posting journal entries and reconciling balance sheet accounts. Prepare FOCUS reports, regulatory filings, and calculation of regulatory net capital requirement. Assist with regulatory audits and annual audits. Collaborate with team, auditors, and key stakeholders to manage and streamline processes. Support the preparation of the annual financial statement schedules. Identify areas for operational improvements and establish efficiencies and enhanced reporting. Leverage technology to drive continuous improvement of financial accounting processes, reporting, and controls. Other ad-hoc financial analyses, as required. Requirements
5+ years of accounting experience in a broker-dealer or similar environment. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Experience with a general ledger system; Microsoft Dynamics preferred. Advanced Excel knowledge; SQL and/or Python a plus. Strong collaboration skills and the ability to partner with various teams across the firm. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Tech-forward approach to day-to-day tasks, with a focus on automation and efficiency. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate ambiguity. Ability to take ownership of projects and identify gaps and opportunities for improvement. Adaptability in a dynamic, high-growth environment. Discretionary bonus eligibility. Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care options; Employer-paid Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance; Voluntary LTD, Life & AD&D. Flexible vacation policy; Retirement plan with employer match; Paid parental leave; Wellness programs. Annual compensation range: $120K – $150K base + discretionary bonus eligibility.
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Direct Hire Salary Range: $120,000 - $150,000 Benefits: Health, dental, vision, disability, 401K with match, commuter Our client is a global, priority trading firm headquartered in Chicago. The firm scales as an independent proprietary trading firm utilizing its own capital, trading strategies, and risk management methodologies to provide liquidity and hedging opportunities to financial participants, commodity producers and counterparties worldwide. Their affiliates include two broker dealers, an introducing broker in commodities, a cryptocurrency market making firm, and several investment advisory firms. Responsibilities
Owning daily and month-end close process for broker-dealer operations of DV Group, including posting journal entries and reconciling balance sheet accounts. Prepare FOCUS reports, regulatory filings, and calculation of regulatory net capital requirement. Assist with regulatory audits and annual audits. Collaborate with team, auditors, and key stakeholders to manage and streamline processes. Support the preparation of the annual financial statement schedules. Identify areas for operational improvements and establish efficiencies and enhanced reporting. Leverage technology to drive continuous improvement of financial accounting processes, reporting, and controls. Other ad-hoc financial analyses, as required. Requirements
5+ years of accounting experience in a broker-dealer or similar environment. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Experience with a general ledger system; Microsoft Dynamics preferred. Advanced Excel knowledge; SQL and/or Python a plus. Strong collaboration skills and the ability to partner with various teams across the firm. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Tech-forward approach to day-to-day tasks, with a focus on automation and efficiency. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate ambiguity. Ability to take ownership of projects and identify gaps and opportunities for improvement. Adaptability in a dynamic, high-growth environment. Discretionary bonus eligibility. Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care options; Employer-paid Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance; Voluntary LTD, Life & AD&D. Flexible vacation policy; Retirement plan with employer match; Paid parental leave; Wellness programs. Annual compensation range: $120K – $150K base + discretionary bonus eligibility.
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