DRW

Broker Dealer Senior Accountant

DRW$110K — $135K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required; CPA preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in broker-dealer accounting.
  • Willingness to pass Series 27 exam within one year of joining.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills essential for cross-functional coordination.
  • High integrity and attention to detail, capable of independent and collaborative work.

Responsibilities

  • Perform end-to-end monthly accounting close for three SEC-registered broker-dealers.
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly FINRA filings, including FOCUS Reports and Net Capital computations.
  • Manage year-end GAAP audits with external auditors, providing required documentation.
  • Support regulatory examinations with necessary documents and responses to inquiries.
  • Monitor daily net capital and collaborate with trading desks and FINOP.
  • Maintain thorough documentation of accounting processes and regulatory filings.
  • Respond to ad-hoc requests and contribute to departmental process improvements.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive group medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with discretionary employer matching.
  • Short and long-term disability insurance.
  • Life and AD&D insurance coverage.
  • Health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts.
Full Job Description
As Broker Dealer Sr Accountant, you will have an opportunity to rapidly develop your accounting and analysis skills in a fast-paced and technology-driven environment that is made of up a diverse set of trading businesses and other private investments.

What you'll do in this role:
  • Perform the end-to-end monthly accounting close process for three SEC-registered broker-dealers, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant financial statements.
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly FINRA filings, including FOCUS Reports and Net Capital computations.
  • Responsible for year-end GAAP audits with external auditors, including providing support and year-end financial statements, and responding to audit inquiries.
  • Support regulatory examinations including providing support documents and responding to inquiries from regulators.
  • Monitor daily net capital, work with FINOP and trading desks to manage net capital needs.
  • Maintain documentation of all close processes, accounting policies, and regulatory filings to support audit and compliance readiness.
  • Respond to ad-hoc requests as needed, and support ongoing department process improvement initiatives.

What you'll need for this role:
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required; CPA preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years of accounting experience with at least 2 years focused on broker-dealer accounting.
  • Willingness to pass Series 27 exam within one year of joining.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills to coordinate cross-functional teams effectively.
  • High level of integrity, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience coordinating with trade operations or back-office functions a plus.

The annual base salary range for this position is $110,000 to $135,000 depending on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and relevant skill set. The position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition, DRW offers a comprehensive suite of employee benefits including group medical, pharmacy, dental and vision insurance, 401k (with discretionary employer match), short and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts.

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About DRW

DRW is a financial trading firm that specializes in derivatives trading. The company was founded in 1992 by Don Wilson and has since grown to have offices in Chicago, London, Montreal, New York, and Singapore. DRW trades a variety of financial instruments, including futures, options, and cryptocurrencies. The company is known for its quantitative trading strategies and has developed a number of proprietary trading systems. DRW is also involved in venture capital and has invested in a number of technology startups.
Learn more about DRW
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1992

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