Assistant Controller - Colliers Securities

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Job description

Make your next move an expert one.

At Colliers its not our success that sets us apart, its how we achieve it. Our people are passionate, take ownership and always do whats right for our clients, people and communities.

Why Colliers?

Our enterprising environment needs your expertise to facilitate Colliers continued growth as an industry leader. Our nimble, decentralized culture can provide you with a wealth of opportunities to learn about our business and quickly gain experience to accelerate your career.

COLLIERS SECURITIES
is a registered broker-dealer. We provide underwriting, financial advisory, and securities brokerage services to individual, institutional, corporate, and governmental clients, predominantly in the Midwest region of the United States. As an introducing broker-dealer we clear all customer and proprietary trades through another broker-dealer on a fully disclosed basis.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Controller, the Assistant Controller is responsible for preparing accurate accounting and financial information for the broker-dealer in accordance with GAAP, FINRA, MSRB, and SEC rules and regulations. Duties include supporting financial operations through preparation of daily inventory monitoring and reconciliations, cash management, supporting month-end close process including producing monthly incentive calculations and supporting Controller in monthly regulatory filings, preparing annual financial statements, financial analysis, assisting with annual audit, maintaining effective SOX controls, special projects, and process and procedure development and improvement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Support all regular accounting operational functions including month-end accounting, reconciliation, financial statement reports for internal and external use
Preparation of monthly incentive calculations
Preparation of annual financial statements
Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable
Support the annual audits by internal and external auditors
Provide management with financial information vital to the decision-making process
Contribute to the development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures
Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

3+ years of accounting or related experience required
Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance required
CPA preferred
Broker-dealer or financial services industry experience preferred
Strong understanding of and experience in US GAAP, accounting rules and guidelines
Knowledge of SEC, FINRA and MSRB regulations
Knowledge of securities industry processes
Basic understanding of internal controls
Intermediate proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite with advanced proficiency in Excel
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels of an organization
Strong critical reasoning and analytical skills with quantitative and problem-solving abilities
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and prioritization capabilities

JOB EXPECTATIONS

Must have or obtain FINRA Series 27 or 28 within 120 days of hire
Regular and reliable attendance required

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees and their families including medical and dental plan; 401k plan including company matching; firm funded life and disability insurance.

Make your next move an expert one and join us as we lead the industry into the future.

Direct applicants only please, no agencies.

Colliers provides equal employment opportunity to all persons. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, creed, origin, marital status, sexual orientation, age, otherwise qualified disabled or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a qualified applicant who requires reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact (e-mail removed)

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