Senior Accountant, Brokerage Accounting & Controllership

About the Role

The Senior Accountant on the Brokerage Corporate Accounting and Controllership Team will be a key member responsible for financial accounting and controllership within the Fidelity Institutional (FI) organization. You will primarily handle accounting and financial reporting activities supporting the custody brokerage organization. Responsibilities include working closely with accounting, billing, and finance partners, as well as other business members, to process accounting transactions, streamline processes, enhance controls, and develop improved reporting of business results.

Month-end close activities will involve preparing and creating journal entries, account reconciliations, and presenting month-over-month analysis of income statement results to management and finance partners. You will also prepare quarterly balance sheet certifications, engage in sub-ledger reporting for the broader brokerage accounting team, and interact directly with external auditors during year-end audits.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with various business partners to ensure custody brokerage financial results are accounted for accurately and properly.
• Ensure processes and controls are appropriate and well documented.
• Prepare insightful analysis and compile accurate information to respond to questions from management, auditors, and business partners.
• Support interim and annual audits with external auditors and regulators.
• Enhance reporting packages and current processes to create efficiencies where possible.
• Participate in the development and completion of special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting; CPA and/or master’s degree in Accounting preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in accounting; experience in banking, brokerage, or financial services accounting preferred.
• Detail-oriented with a solid understanding of business and financial concepts.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and ability to apply concepts to business events and transactions.
• Audit background or experience working with auditors and preparing financial statements.
• Strong understanding of financial accounting principles and internal control.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Hands-on work style with a "can-do" attitude and a strong desire to make things happen.
• Team player who takes initiative and works constructively with others to achieve team goals.
• Ability to perform major account/cost analysis and identify/interpret trends in financial statement line items.
• Ability to build and maintain strong, constructive relationships with business partners.
• Ability to identify process improvements and recommend changes to policies and procedures.
• Passion for details while maintaining a broad view of business objectives.
• Knowledge of financial systems and applications and multi-dimensional reporting tools.
• Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently and meet tight deadlines at each month-end and quarter-end.
• Highly motivated, flexible, and quality-focused.
• Willingness to travel to Boston occasionally for meetings with business partners.

About the Team

As a member of Fidelity’s Corporate Accounting and Controllership team, you play a key role in protecting the firm’s assets through financial accounting, internal controls, financial transactions, and legal entity reporting.

Schedule

Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $67,000-$127,000 per year. Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate’s relevant experience, and other factors. Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support.
• Market-leading retirement benefits.
• Generous paid time off and parental leave.
• Charitable giving employee match program.
• Educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career.