Accounting Manager ~ Financial Services Focus

Opportunity

A well-established CPA & consulting firm in Midtown NYC seeks an ACCOUNTING MANAGER with 6-10 years of overall accounting experience to service its regulated clients. A minimum of 5 years servicing US broker-dealers/investment-advisers is a plus. A FINRA Series 27 FinOp license is a plus. Must be willing and able to obtain a Series 27 FinOp license and registration with FINRA within one (1) year.

Company

DFP Partners is a CPA firm, formed in 1952, known for providing expert support to the financial services industry. Our client base includes broker-dealers, investment advisers, privately held funds, and the US subsidiaries of foreign banks. DFP services include accounting, bookkeeping, regulatory registrations, ongoing compliance consulting and advisory.

Role:

  • Perform functions as registered FinOp for DFP’s broker-dealer clients
  • Oversee client accounts and supervise staff
  • Maintain clients’ general ledger, including bank recs; payroll processing; depreciation; accruals and prepaids
  • Prepare annual financial statements and footnotes
  • Assist clients with their annual certified audit and FINRA and SEC regulatory examinations
  • Prepare monthly/quarterly FOCUS reports
  • Calculate monthly net capital, including calculation of non-allowable assets, haircut charges, aggregate indebtedness, minimum & excess net capital

Requirements:

  • CPA license is preferred
  • Active Series 27 FinOp license is preferred, required for non-CPAs; or willingness and ability to obtain Series 27 FinOp license and registration with FINRA within 1 year of hire
  • Ability to manage others, meet deadlines
  • Proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Benefits:

  • Competitive Salary and Benefits: Health plans, LTD insurance, Life Insurance, 401 K, PTO, Flex Spending & Commuter Program
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