MD, Securities Division

A Bank in New York City is seeking an experienced accounting professional to join their team as either a MD, Securities Division.

If you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below.
Responsibilities:Lead financial accounting, reporting, and control activities for a financial services business with trading and investment operations.Oversee the accuracy and completeness of financial statements, management reports, general ledger activity, and supporting balance sheet reconciliations.Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, reviewing results, investigating significant variances, and resolving accounting issues.Develop and maintain accounting policies, financial controls, and reporting procedures that support accurate and timely financial information.Provide senior leadership with analysis of financial results, key business drivers, and areas requiring attention.Oversee accounting for securities, derivatives, financing transactions, and other financial instruments, ensuring appropriate treatment under applicable accounting standards.Review valuation-related entries, reserves, estimates, and other significant accounting judgments in collaboration with relevant specialists.Maintain effective controls over trading balances, investment positions, and related financial exposures.Assess the accounting and reporting implications of new products, transactions, and business initiatives.Perform other duties as needed.
Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.15+ years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, and financial control within financial services, with exposure to broker-dealer or capital markets operations.Active CPA license required.FINRA Series 27 license preferred, along with a strong understanding of broker-dealer financial and operational requirements.Extensive experience overseeing financial control, product control, financial reporting, or corporate accounting for trading and securities activities.Strong knowledge of financial instruments, trading products, broker-dealer accounting, balance sheet oversight, and regulatory reporting.Thorough understanding of U.S. GAAP and applicable SEC and FINRA requirements; familiarity with IFRS and international reporting standards is a plus. xzbcwsv Proven ability to manage complex reporting processes, strengthen internal controls, and resolve audit and regulatory findings.