Financial Controller - Capital Markets

Madison-Davis
  • Toronto, Canada, NY
  • Quick Apply
30+ days ago

Job Description


ABOUT THE ROLE

A leading capital markets and broker-dealer platform is seeking a senior finance professional to serve as a key partner to executive leadership and oversee financial reporting, regulatory reporting, tax, treasury support, and finance operations. This highly visible role requires deep expertise in broker-dealer accounting, financial controls, regulatory filings, and capital markets operations.

The successful candidate will operate in a lean environment, partnering closely with senior leadership while maintaining hands-on involvement across accounting, regulatory, tax, audit, and treasury functions.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Lead financial reporting, regulatory reporting, tax, and treasury support activities for a regulated broker-dealer entity.
  • Prepare and review monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS and applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Oversee regulatory filings and ensure compliance with broker-dealer, banking, and tax regulations.
  • Serve as the primary liaison with regulators, internal auditors, and external auditors while coordinating audit activities and deliverables.
  • Manage direct and indirect tax reporting, provisions, and compliance requirements.
  • Partner with Accounting Policy, Financial Reporting, Product Control, Treasury, FP&A, and other finance teams on accounting and reporting matters.
  • Strengthen internal controls, improve finance processes, and support operational effectiveness initiatives.
  • Support treasury, capital management, and broader corporate finance activities.
  • Mentor and develop finance team members while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • CPA (Canada or U.S.) required.
  • 8+ years of accounting, finance, regulatory reporting, or audit experience within financial services.
  • Direct broker-dealer, capital markets, investment dealer, or banking experience required.
  • Strong knowledge of regulatory reporting requirements, financial controls, and financial statement preparation.
  • Experience with IFRS reporting and financial institution regulatory frameworks.
  • Familiarity with direct and indirect tax reporting, audits, and treasury-related activities.
  • Strong understanding of financial institution risk management, governance, and control environments.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to operate effectively in a hands-on, lean, and fast-paced environment.

Numbers & Facts

LocationToronto, Canada, NY

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounting Policiesunmatched
  • Accounting Standards and Regulationsunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Auditingunmatched
  • Banking Regulationsunmatched
  • Banking Servicesunmatched
  • Brokerageunmatched
  • Capital Marketsunmatched
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Corporate Financeunmatched
  • External Auditunmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Financial Controlunmatched
  • Financial Managementunmatched
  • Financial Operationsunmatched
  • Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)unmatched
  • Financial Regulationsunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • Financial Risk Managementunmatched
  • Financial Servicesunmatched
  • Financial Statementsunmatched
  • Internal Auditunmatched
  • International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)unmatched
  • Investment Capitalunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Operational Strategyunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Product Controlunmatched
  • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
  • Regulatory Reportsunmatched
  • Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
  • Regulatory Submissionsunmatched
  • Tax Regulationsunmatched
  • Tax Reportingunmatched
  • Treasuryunmatched
  • Treasury Managementunmatched

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