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Head of Financial Reporting

New York, New York Permanent USD200,000 - USD250,000 per year View Job Description
A well-established financial services firm is seeking a Head of Financial Reporting to lead its broker-dealer reporting function. This individual will be responsible for overseeing all financial and regulatory reporting activities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance within a highly regulated environment. The role offers the opportunity to partner closely with senior leadership, auditors, and regulators while enhancing reporting processes and controls.
  • Lead regulatory & financial reporting for broker-dealer
  • High-impact leadership role within finance & control

About Our Client

European broker-dealer based in Midtown.

Job Description

  • Oversee the preparation and delivery of all financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual statements
  • Ensure compliance with SEC and FINRA reporting requirements, including FOCUS reports and Net Capital calculations
  • Lead the interpretation and implementation of new accounting standards and regulatory developments
  • Maintain and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting (SOX compliance)
  • Partner with senior finance leadership, risk, legal, and operations teams on key initiatives and regulatory matters
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors and regulatory examinations
  • Oversee the general ledger, reconciliations, and reporting processes to ensure data integrity
  • Drive automation and process improvement initiatives within the reporting function
  • Support strategic initiatives, including new product launches, system implementations, and organisational growth



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Significant experience in financial reporting within a broker-dealer or regulated financial services environment
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SEC / FINRA regulatory requirements
  • Series 99 or Series 27 licence strongly preferred
  • Experience with Net Capital rules and broker-dealer financial filings (e.g. FOCUS) required
  • Prior leadership experience managing and developing high-performing teams
  • Exposure to Accounting Policy or technical accounting matters is highly desirable
  • CPA or equivalent qualification preferred



Skills & Attributes

  • Strong technical accounting and regulatory reporting expertise
  • Detail-oriented with a proactive and solutions-driven mindset
  • Effective communicator, comfortable engaging with regulators and senior stakeholders
  • Ability to operate in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Strategic thinker with strong process improvement capabilities

What's on Offer

This is a highly visible leadership role offering the opportunity to shape and enhance a firm's financial reporting and regulatory framework. The position provides strong exposure to senior management and plays a critical role in ensuring the integrity and transparency of financial information within a complex regulatory environment.

  • Competitive salary ranging from $200,000 to $250,000 annually.
  • Comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development in the financial services industry.
  • Collaborative and supportive work culture in New York.
  • Chance to work on impactful projects in the banking and financial services sector.
Contact
Lauren VanManen
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7043034

Job summary

Sector
Banking & Financial Services
Sub Sector
Accountancy & Finance
Industry
Financial Services
Location
New York
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Lauren VanManen
Job Reference
JN-062026-7043034