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