Think Consulting is seeking an Executive Vice President of Finance to join a direct access trading firm specializing in domestic equities trading in NY, NY. This is a hybrid position working on-site Tuesday-Thursday.
Responsibilities
Reporting directly to the CEO, the Executive Vice President, Finance will oversee the finance and accounting processes of our firm. Key responsibilities include:
Partnering with CEO and senior management on day-to-day operations of the proprietary trading firm.
Identifying process improvements and making recommendations for change in collaboration with management.
Conducting P&S and margin calculations to reconcile data accurately.
Preparing financials and books and records for the Broker-Dealer in accordance with GAAP and ensuring compliance with regulatory reporting requirements.
Providing relevant support to facilitate financial information analyses, reports, and recommendations in collaboration with the CFO.
Ensuring accurate and timely completion of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
Keeping abreast of regulatory developments and making strategic recommendations for process/control modifications and overseeing their implementation.
Maintaining relationships with key external stakeholders, including regulatory/government bodies and external auditors.
Contributing value-added and strategic insight to organizational areas within the firm and other stakeholders throughout the business.
Managing all tax planning and compliance with required federal, state, local, payroll, property, and other applicable taxes.
Supervising and/or performing the Broker-Dealer's responsibilities under all financial responsibility rules pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Providing strong knowledge of accounting processes through clear communication and quick responsiveness to internal and external parties.
Collaborating with all departments to ensure financial information and new systems efficiently and accurately consolidate with accounting processes and systems.
Facilitating and/or performing various duties, including FOCUS Reports, Net Capital Computations, Annual Audit Support, Client Examination Support, Accounting Due Diligence, Bookkeeping, and other tasks as assigned.
Requirements
Education:
B.S. in Accounting or Finance required; Advanced degree is a plus.
Series 27 required.
CPA preferred but not required.
Knowledge And Skills
Must have Series 27.
The ideal candidate is intelligent, professional, polished, and articulate, with good interpersonal and analytical skills.
10+ years of relevant broker-dealer experience working in Operations and/or Finance as a FINOP or Finance management position at a self-clearing broker-dealer.
Expert knowledge of broker-dealer operations and regulatory reporting needs, including Client, SEC, and other agencies as required.
Demonstrated analytical skills, including the ability to synthesize quantitative and qualitative data to draw conclusions and assist in decision-making.
Extremely reliable character with a demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
Prior experience across several disciplines, including but not limited to Operations, Finance, Compliance, Risk Management, Cash Management, and Treasury, is a plus.
Salary Range: $200,000 - $240,000 plus 10% to 15% annual bonus
Benefits: Health insurance, Dental insurance, Paid time off
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance and Sales
Industries
Business Consulting and Services
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