597 Senior Director, Controller Jobs in New York, NY
SORT BY
C
C
I
P
A
A
A
M
A
I
A
K
K
V
A
A
D
G
A
A
Y
R
R
G
J
J
Senior Director, Controller
$254k-350k (estimate)
Full Time
2 Weeks Ago
PEAK6 InsurTech is Hiring a Senior Director, Controller Near New York, NY
Who We AreApex Fintech Solutions (AFS) powers innovation and the future of digital wealth management by processing millions of transactions daily, to simplify, automate, and facilitate access to financial markets for all. Our robust suite of fintech solutions enables us to support clients such as Stash, Betterment, SoFi, and Webull, and more than 20 million of our clients' customers.
Collectively, AFS creates an environment in which companies with the biggest ideas in fintech are empowered to change the world. We are based in Dallas, TX and also have offices in Austin, New York, Chicago, Portland, and Belfast.
If you are seeking a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment where you'll have the opportunity to make an immediate impact, and you have the guts to change everything, this is the place for you.
AFS has received a number of prestigious industry awards, including:
The ideal candidate has experience in accounting and regulatory reporting at a clearing firm or a FINRA-regulated financial business. The Controller will need solid accounting and financial knowledge, an understanding of internal controls, and effective communication skills. He / She will regularly communicate with the firm’s functional leaders, auditors, and regulators. The Controller must be a critical thinker, analytical, energetic, and be able to produce quality materials within tight timeframes. Strong training, review, and support skills are necessary in this role.
We’re looking for someone who:
Salary Range$183,500-$229,500
The annual base salary range for this position is noted above. Exact compensation offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and office location.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) CommitmentWe're looking for all kinds of people.
At Apex, we believe that wealth management and investing should be accessible to everyone, and we strive to create spaces to democratize investing for folks of all walks of life. Internally, we embrace diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace, which reflects our company vision and mission. We value every team member's unique perspective and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone belongs. Join us in our mission to empower and celebrate individual differences.
Apex is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We ensure that qualified applicants receive fair consideration for employment without discrimination based on sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, genetics, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal. We stand by this commitment to promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce.
Collectively, AFS creates an environment in which companies with the biggest ideas in fintech are empowered to change the world. We are based in Dallas, TX and also have offices in Austin, New York, Chicago, Portland, and Belfast.
If you are seeking a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment where you'll have the opportunity to make an immediate impact, and you have the guts to change everything, this is the place for you.
AFS has received a number of prestigious industry awards, including:
- 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2018 Best Wealth Management Company - presented by Fintech Breakthrough Awards
- 2021 Most Innovative Companies - presented by Fast Company
- 2021 Best API & Best Trading Technology - presented by Global Fintech Awards
The ideal candidate has experience in accounting and regulatory reporting at a clearing firm or a FINRA-regulated financial business. The Controller will need solid accounting and financial knowledge, an understanding of internal controls, and effective communication skills. He / She will regularly communicate with the firm’s functional leaders, auditors, and regulators. The Controller must be a critical thinker, analytical, energetic, and be able to produce quality materials within tight timeframes. Strong training, review, and support skills are necessary in this role.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Is passionate. You have a genuine passion for people and developing relationships.
- Is motivated. You’re driven to be the best. You challenge yourself by setting goals, crushing them, and helping your teammates do the same.
- Is collaborative. You’re excited to work with others throughout the organization to help foster a superior workplace and culture.
- Wants to make an impact. You’re looking to do amazing work. You’re all about helping employees be happier at work and perform at a superior level.
- Operates with integrity. You always conduct yourself with honesty and operate ethically. You say what you mean and mean what you say.
- We’re a leader in the space. We’ve got an amazing track record of success, and we foster ongoing innovation. So, you get all the benefits of a proven, growing company, while enjoying a very entrepreneurial culture.
- The team is really motivating. You’ll work with people who are as energetic, smart, and determined as you are. You’ll be managed by the best, too.
- Your work will be immediately impactful. You’ll be able to see your direct impact on our department. You won’t be just another cog in the wheel.
- You don’t like change. This is not a job for someone who likes ‘predictable.’ The market is dynamic which means the work is dynamic. It’s a fast-paced environment and you need to adapt accordingly. You won’t be bored.
- You’re not the collaborative type. We work together to ensure the best possible solutions for our internal teams. If you’re looking to hide out and do your own thing, this might not be the right spot.
- You like task singularity. You must be able to multi-task. If you are single threaded and need to work on a task from start to finish, you may not like this role. We need someone who can switch gears smoothly while still juggling competing priorities.
- Oversee accounting processes, including month-end close, accounts payable, financial review and analysis, accruals, account reconciliations, and overall maintenance of the firm's accounting records.
- Responsible for overseeing broker-dealer regulatory reporting including monthly FOCUS report, capital computations, weekly customer reserve and other related computations.
- Serve as the FINOP for Apex Clearing Corp
- Responsible for maintaining and enhancing proper internal financial controls and processes. Drive process documentation including writing, reviewing, and maintaining standard operating procedures.
- Implement workflow improvements and automate processes to minimize risk, eliminate manual workflows, reduce inefficiencies, and increase bandwidth.
- Solve complex operational problems.
- Lead departmental projects and initiatives and participate in firmwide initiatives.
- Serve as a supervisory control function for many processes and internal control activities.
- Remain abreast of changes in the regulatory and GAAP frameworks that drive the regulatory reporting and financial functions.
- Manage and drive positive outcomes with auditors, regulators, customers, and other counterparty relationships.
- Consistently strengthen the processes and outcomes of general ledger and accounting systems
- Handle audit requests for financial statement audit and regulatory exams
- Actively cross-train the team to provide back-up coverage for all team members.
- CPA or MBA
- Minimum of 10 years accounting experience, including 5 in a leadership role, preferably in a similar role for a clearing or investment firm, proprietary trading firm, bank, or trust company
- Current Series 27 license
- An aggressive self-starter who is comfortable with a fast-paced, start-up environment, where flexibility and team effort are essential.
- The commitment to their own growth and the development of others around them
- A direct, honest, open and" straight-shooting" personal manner with the courage and honor to meet their commitments and communicate openly about challenges.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrating the ability to connect and build relationships with clients, auditors, regulators, organization leadership, peers, and other counterparty relationships.
- An exceptionally high degree of initiative and adaptability and the ability to work with numerous and conflicting deadlines.
- A continuous improvement mindset with the ability to seek out and implement internal or external best practices.
- Strong analytical abilities and perseverance to solve problems with high attention to detail.
- The ability to perform many complex and confidential tasks with speed and accuracy.
- A collaborative mindset as well as the ability to exercise independent judgment.
- Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and MS Outlook
- Public Accounting experience
- Experience using NetSuite accounting system.
- Intermediate to Advanced Excel abilities
Salary Range$183,500-$229,500
The annual base salary range for this position is noted above. Exact compensation offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and office location.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) CommitmentWe're looking for all kinds of people.
At Apex, we believe that wealth management and investing should be accessible to everyone, and we strive to create spaces to democratize investing for folks of all walks of life. Internally, we embrace diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace, which reflects our company vision and mission. We value every team member's unique perspective and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone belongs. Join us in our mission to empower and celebrate individual differences.
Apex is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We ensure that qualified applicants receive fair consideration for employment without discrimination based on sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, genetics, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal. We stand by this commitment to promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$254k-350k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/19/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/13/2024
Show more
Similar Jobs
Popular Articles
Top 10 Things to Avoid Putting on a Job Application
Read Article
How to Describe Your Education in a Resume
Read Article
How to Write a Memorable Cover Letter in 5 Ways
Read Article
4 Personal Finance Tips to Make During Job Transition
Read Article
4 Best Camera Setups for Interview
Read Article
Keeping a Job Search Journal: 9 Types of Journaling You Can Do
Read Article
