A highly successful global diversified trading firm is looking to bring on a top tier Accounting professional professional to its Chicago HQ. The primary function of this position is to manage the regulatory accounting function foe a new area of the firms trading business.
Responsibilities Include:
- Monthly and annual preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP and IFRS
- Manage the accounting function of the new business, which covers many legal entities across several jurisdictions
- Collaborate with tax and legal teams
- Work closely with auditors and foreign regulators to complete various requests
- Lead month-end close process, including bank reconciliations, monthly journal entries, operating expense review and preparation of consolidated financial statements
Qualifications:
- 7-10+ years of public or corporate accounting experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; CPA preferred
- Experience working in trading firms, hedge funds, or asset management firms
- Previous experience working with foreign jurisdictions
- Previous experience working with Great Plains preferred
- Must have strong knowledge of GAAP
