Description

Robert Half Financial Services are hiring for a Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager role for a fast-growing global Fintech firm located in downtown Manhattan New York. Our client requires 4+ years Corporate Accounting experience with Financial Services (Asset Management, Banking, Capital Markets) or Fintech industry experience. Must have active CPA license, with knowledge of GAAP, Month End Close, Financial Statements, General Ledger, and Journal Entries. The role requires 3 days per week in the downtown Manhattan office and 2 days work from home.

Responsibilities:

• • Assist with the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring all accounts are properly reconciled and supporting schedules are complete.
  • Prepare monthly management accounts and assist in the preparation of statutory financial statements in line with UK GAAP and US GAAP where applicable.
  • Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, including accruals, prepayments, intercompany balances, and fixed assets.
  • Assist in the preparation of VAT, payroll, and other statutory filings, ensuring timely submission and compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Work with our team of bookkeepers to review journal entries to ensure timely and accurate recording of financial transactions.
  • Work closely with auditors by preparing audit schedules, supporting documentation, and responding to queries.
  • Ensure strong financial controls are maintained and continuously improved within the accounting process.
  • Support budgeting and forecasting activities by providing accurate historical financial information
  • Identify opportunities to streamline and automate processes and improve efficiency within the finance function.
  • Collaborate with the wider finance and operations teams to ensure accurate and consistent financial reporting.

Qualifications:

• • Active CPA license
  • 4+ years Corporate Accounting experience with Financial Services (Asset Management, Banking, Capital Markets) or Fintech industry experience
  • Knowledge of GAAP, Month End Close, Financial Statements, General Ledger, and Journal Entries
  • Strong understanding of financial accounting principles, statutory reporting, and control frameworks.
  • Experience preparing or assisting with consolidated accounts and management reporting.
  • Exposure to ERP systems (NetSuite preferred) and strong systems orientation.
  • Working knowledge or exposure to US tax, LATAM accounting regulations, and international reporting standards is advantageous.
  • Advanced Excel skills, including data manipulation and analysis.
  • Bachelor or Master Degree in Accounting.

The Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager role requires 3 days per week in the downtown Manhattan office, so please only apply if you are able to travel to this location, have relevant experience for the role and are eligible to work in the United States. The salary is flexible dependent on experience, the range is $120-150k base plus discretionary bonus and good benefits. If your profile matches the above criteria, please email me Trishan.Khareghat@roberthalf.com