Accountant, Capital Markets

Overview

This role involves supporting the Capital Markets Accounting team, which underpins expanding retail and institutional businesses, including Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) and Broker-Dealer entities. The position focuses on driving finance and accounting processes, supporting new product launches, ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting close activities for FCM and Broker-Dealer entities, including journal entries, financial statements, and quarterly/annual financial results.
• Submit all required regulatory reports to agencies such as the CFTC and NFA on a timely basis, meeting daily filing deadlines.
• Support internal and external audits for registered FCM and Broker-Dealer entities.
• Implement and maintain internal controls over compliance, regulatory reporting, and accounting policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, operations, and legal teams to ensure accounting readiness for new product launches.
• Monitor daily entity liquidity and capital requirements, escalating significant issues promptly to internal stakeholders.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of public accounting and/or industry experience within brokerage, asset management, investment advisory, or other regulated financial services organizations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field; CPA preferred.
• Working knowledge of FINRA/SEC broker-dealer rules, CFTC/NFA regulations for registered FCMs, and relevant accounting guidance (ASC 815, 17 CFR 1.20).
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent reporting deadlines, including regulatory filings and audit cycles.
• Availability to work Eastern Standard Time (EST) hours to meet daily regulatory filing deadlines.
• Responsible use of generative AI tools with human oversight to produce business-ready outputs and improve workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual base salary range: $108,630 USD - $127,800 USD (excluding equity and bonus).
• Total compensation may include equity, bonus eligibility, and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Location

• Remote-first position with quarterly in-person working sessions.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or any other protected status under applicable law. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.

Additional Information

• Candidates may submit a maximum of four applications within any 30-day period.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities during the employment process.
• The organization participates in the E-Verify program where required by law.
• AI tools may be used in initial screening interviews and interview note transcription for select roles; however, AI will not make employment decisions.

Applicants should be prepared to comply with data privacy regulations applicable to their location during the application process.