Job DescriptionThe SVP, Legal Entity Controller plays a crucial role in our finance team, reporting directly to the Financial Controller. This position involves overseeing financial processes, controls, and reporting for various Cantor entities, including Broker-Dealers and SPACs. The successful candidate will collaborate with multiple departments to ensure accurate accounting and provide financial support for new transactions and entity structure changes.
Responsibilities- Provide legal entity controller and financial support for Cantor entities under US GAAP.
- Liaise with various teams, including SEC reporting, corporate accounting, and regulatory reporting, to ensure proper accounting practices.
- Lead and provide financial advisory support for new and existing transactions, guiding entity structure changes.
- Oversee the month-end close process, reviewing journal entries for investing, financing, consolidation, and income tax activities.
- Review and oversee quarterly and annual financial statements for external reporting, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP.
- Evaluate expense accruals, resolve issues, and escalate key items to management during the monthly balance sheet substantiation process.
- Prepare and review quarterly SPAC financial statements for external reporting, adhering to U.S. GAAP standards.
- Analyze and review monthly and quarterly reports, providing commentary on balance sheet and P&L variances.
- Review SEC filings, including Forms S-1, 8-K, 10-Q, 10-K, and S-4, for Cantor's SPACs.
- Initiate process improvements, enhance efficiency, and collaborate with IT to upgrade systems and controls.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Accounting is mandatory.
- CPA certification is a must-have.
- A minimum of 8 years of experience in financial accounting within the financial services industry is required.
- Experience in a Big Four public accounting firm is preferred.
- Strong technical knowledge of accounting and financial reporting, with advanced Excel skills.
- Excellent analytical abilities, project management skills, and the capacity to multitask effectively.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and a team-oriented mindset.
- Attention to detail, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and proficiency in business writing.
- Experience in coaching and mentoring junior and experienced team members.
- Ability to assist with ad-hoc projects and support various special initiatives.
