Legal Entity Controllers Analyst

Role Description

SMBC is seeking an Analyst position to work in the Bank Accounting Department located in Jersey City, NJ. This position will be responsible for SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc, a registered broker dealer, which provides investment securities and other financial services to corporate and institutional clients, focusing on North America and Latin America. The Accounting team oversees financial reporting, regulatory reporting and management reporting functions. This position will perform reporting functions such as preparation of daily reports and reconciliations while also assisting the team with month end closing and audit support.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary preparer of daily and monthly Trading P&L report. Work with other back-office groups to obtain support for the reported P&L amounts.
• Act as the primary preparer of GL to Subledger reconciliations. Investigate and resolve reconciliation breaks as required. This may include preparing correcting journal entries.
• Monitor suspense accounts daily. Notify and assist Operations to clear the suspense balances as required.
• Act as alternate prepare for other daily tasks such as preparation of Firm Inventory report and the review of estimate balance sheet report.
• Perform allocated month end tasks which includes preparing journal entries and GL account reconciliations.
• Prepare/update Accounting's Policy and Procedures related to the functions under ownership
• Aid the team in providing requested workpapers to internal and external auditors

Qualifications and Skills

• 1 to 2 years of comparable or relevant experience
• Broker dealer experience is a plus
• BA/BS required
• MA/MS/MBA preferred
• Microsoft Office Suite, Oracle Cloud GL Suite, Broadridge Impact, Alteryx
• Knowledge of accounting and financial reporting process
• Proficiency MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Visio). Good knowledge in analytical tools such as Alteryx and Power BI is preferred
• Strong analytic and problem solving skills; strong documentation skills; high level of urgency and deadline driven: attention to detail, accuracy and accountability
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; possesses diplomacy and displays confidence
• A team member who is collaborative yet able to work independently
• Knowledge of Oracle GL suite is a strong plus

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this role is between $68,000.00 and $85,000.00. The specific salary offered to an applicant will be based on their individual qualifications, experiences, and an analysis of the current compensation paid in their geography and the market for similar roles at the time of hire. The role may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive award. In addition to cash compensation, SMBC offers a competitive portfolio of benefits to its employees.

Schedule

SMBC provides a Hybrid workforce model that provides employees with an opportunity to work from home, as well as, from an SMBC office. SMBC requires that employees live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office location. Prospective candidates will learn more about their specific hybrid work schedule during their interview process. Hybrid work may not be permitted for certain roles, including, for example, certain FINRA-registered roles for which in-office attendance for the entire workweek is required.