A financial services enterprise that owns and operates a network of industry-leading firms that empower independent financial advisors is seeking a Controller to lead accounting, financial reporting, and regulatory operations for a growing Wealth Management and Broker-Dealer firm. This individual will oversee core accounting functions, ensure SEC and Client compliance, maintain internal controls, and provide financial support to leadership. The ideal candidate will have strong broker-dealer reporting experience and knowledge of net capital requirements.
Responsibilities
•Manage daily accounting operations including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, fixed assets, and month-end close
•Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP
•Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
•Develop financial reporting packages for leadership and stakeholders
•Coordinate audits, tax filings, and regulatory examinations
Qualifications
•Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
•3 –8 years of accounting or finance experience within Financial Services, Wealth Management, or RIA and Broker-Dealer environments
•Strong knowledge of broker-dealer reporting, FOCUS reports, Client and Client/SEC regulations
•Experience with introducing broker-dealer structures and net capital requirements
•Advanced GAAP and financial reporting knowledge
•Strong Excel and accounting systems experience
•Experience managing audits and regulatory reviews
Numbers & Facts
Location
Chicago, IL
Industry
Staffing/Employment Agencies
Salary
$120,000
Company Size
50 to 99 employees
Year Founded
2002
Website
https://phaxis.com/
About Company
We stand for PERSEVERANCE, as we refuse to quit when the journey gets tough. Your gold is our mission, and we search day and night to find it.
Skills
Accountingunmatched
Accounting Closeunmatched
Accounting Softwareunmatched
Accounts Payableunmatched
Accounts Receivableunmatched
Auditingunmatched
Brokerageunmatched
Budgetingunmatched
Cash Flowunmatched
Cash Managementunmatched
Financeunmatched
Financial Controlunmatched
Financial Regulationsunmatched
Financial Reportingunmatched
Financial Servicesunmatched
Financial Statementsunmatched
Financial Supportunmatched
Fixed Assetsunmatched
Forecastingunmatched
General Ledger Accountingunmatched
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Operationsunmatched
Operations Managementunmatched
Registered Investment Advisor (RIA)unmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Regulatory Submissionsunmatched
Reporting Skillsunmatched
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)unmatched
Tax Regulationsunmatched
Wealth Managementunmatched
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