Jobs · Finance · California

FINANCIAL OPERATIONS

Spectral::Technologies · Los Angeles, California, United States · 5 days ago
FinanceFull-time

We are an HFT (High-Frequency Trading) fund solving complex problems at the intersection of technology, mathematics, and finance. Our fund is in a phase of rapid growth, and the financial function is evolving alongside the business.

About the role

We are looking for a Financial Operations / Accounting Specialist to join our Back Office team. In this role, you will take ownership of key financial reporting and operational blocks, helping to build a robust financial foundation for business scaling. You will work directly with the CFO and key stakeholders, influencing processes and the company’s stability.

Responsibilities

  • Build, rebuild, or automate management reporting (PnL, Cash Flow, Balance Sheet)
  • Take ownership of specific financial blocks and ensure their accuracy and transparency
  • Work with financial calculations, reconciliations, and model logic validation
  • Interact with banks, auditors, consultants, and other external counterparties
  • Handle operational and cross-functional tasks within the Back Office
  • Structure chaotic processes and turn them into efficient systems
  • Work autonomously, making decisions within your area of responsibility

Requirements

  • Experience with financial reporting and calculations, including management reporting (PnL, Cash Flow, Balance Sheet)
  • Strong understanding of financial accounting and reporting logic
  • Ability to take responsibility for specific reporting blocks
  • Experience working in fast-paced environments with high responsibility
  • Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets for complex, dynamic files, manual calculations, and model validation
  • Ability to quickly dive into existing files and systems
  • Experience with operational financial tasks, including interactions with banks and counterparties
  • Ability to work autonomously without detailed instructions
  • Experience building workflows from scratch or refining them on the go

Qualifications

  • Experience in Big4, financial consulting, or fintech
  • Experience in startups or fast-growing companies with high uncertainty
  • Understanding of international payments, banking processes, and multi-jurisdictional operations
  • Experience interacting with external counterparties such as banks, auditors, and consultants
  • HFT (High-Frequency Trading) experience is a plus (internship or full-time work)

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health monitoring and support for key health indicators
  • Dental-inclusive health insurance (DMS)
  • Corporate events worldwide
  • Monthly sports and wellness activities
  • Office meals from top restaurants
  • Opportunity to influence financial processes and company stability directly
  • Fast career growth and expanding areas of responsibility
  • Work in a unique and exclusive industry (HFT)
  • Direct interaction with the CFO and key stakeholders
  • Startup flexibility with enterprise-level resources and tools
  • Ability to propose and implement changes without rigid formalities

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