Job Description
This position is focused on Equities Product control, providing support to the trading desks and other controller groups, ensuring accurate daily P&L production, and monthly close procedures. Additionally, there will be ad-hoc / project related work in this role to assist with enhancing the platform and supporting new business activities. The role is hybrid work model, with 2 days required in office in Jersey City.
Responsibilities
- Production, validation, and reporting of T+1 P&L including daily reconciliation to Front Office data.
- Daily, Weekly, Quarterly P&L commentary, explaining material drivers of P&L to key stakeholders including the desk and senior management.
- Monthly GL close process, ensuring accurate P&L and Balance Sheet balances in the GL including Balance Sheet substantiation, and variance analysis.
- Accurate population of quarterly FASB disclosures.
- Enhance, automate, and streamline work processes.
- Ownership, complete understanding, and substantiation of all adjustments made to the subledger and GL.
- Work across various groups within support areas to resolve open issues.
- Work closely with trading desk to understand new trade flows and resolve open issues.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business related area.
- 3 to 5 years of relevant professional experience, Product Control or Public Accounting auditing financial firms
- Understanding of various securities, including Equities, Swaps, Futures and Options.
- Experience with P&L production and monthly close process.
- MS Office, with strong Excel skills.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential.
- Strong communication skills and ability to create working relationships.
- OTC Derivative experience and P&L attribution a plus
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) a plus
