Associate, Legal Entity Controller

BGC Group Inc

Jacksonville, FL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Balance Sheet, Billing, Brokerage, Business Writing, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, External Audit, Financial Accounting, Financial Control, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Financial Services, Financial Statements, Financial Support, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Information Technology & Information Systems, Internal Audit, Interpersonal Skills, Journal Entries, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Multitasking, Oracle Essbase (fka Hyperion Essbase), Payment Processing, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Project/Program Management, Public Accounting, Team Player, Technical Accounting, Time Management
LOCATION
Jacksonville, FL
POSTED
30+ days ago

The Associate, Legal Entity Controller will play a vital role in supporting our broker-dealer and security-based swap dealer entities. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, collaborate with various departments, and provide financial advisory support for transactions and entity structure changes. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact on our financial operations.

  • Bachelor''s degree in Accounting is mandatory.
  • CPA certification is a requirement.
  • Minimum 2-4 years of experience in financial accounting within a financial services company.
  • Experience in a Big Four public accounting firm is preferred.
  • Technical expertise in accounting and financial reporting is essential.
  • Familiarity with Oracle, ESSBASE, and HFM is an advantage.
  • Advanced Excel skills, project management abilities, and multitasking capabilities are required.
  • Strong analytical problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and attention to detail are key.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and business writing skills are a must.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

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  • Provide legal entity controller and financial support for Cantor''s entities, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP.
  • Liaise with multiple departments to maintain proper accounting practices and financial controls.
  • Lead and offer financial support for new transactions and entity structure changes.
  • Manage month/quarter-end close processes, including journal entries and waterfall calculations.
  • Prepare and review quarterly financial statements for external reporting.
  • Perform administrative tasks related to entity operations, such as wire payments and invoice processing.
  • Conduct monthly balance sheet substantiation and analytical reporting for broker-dealer/SBSD.
  • Initiate process improvements, build controls, and collaborate with IT for system enhancements.
  • Assist with internal and external audit inquiries, ensuring compliance.
  • Support team, department, and business managers on ad-hoc projects and special initiatives.
  • Provide legal entity controller and financial support for Cantor''s entities, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP.
  • Liaise with multiple departments to maintain proper accounting practices and financial controls.
  • Lead and offer financial support for new transactions and entity structure changes.
  • Manage month/quarter-end close processes, including journal entries and waterfall calculations.
  • Prepare and review quarterly financial statements for external reporting.
  • Perform administrative tasks related to entity operations, such as wire payments and invoice processing.
  • Conduct monthly balance sheet substantiation and analytical reporting for broker-dealer/SBSD.
  • Initiate process improvements, build controls, and collaborate with IT for system enhancements.
  • Assist with internal and external audit inquiries, ensuring compliance.
  • Support team, department, and business managers on ad-hoc projects and special initiatives.

About the Company

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BGC Group Inc