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Accounting Manager

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Phaxis LLC
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-06
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Manager
  • Management
    Financial Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below

*** Remote, but sitting in the Chicago area**
* About the Role

We're looking for an Accounting Manager to oversee the day-to-day financial operations of the Broker-Dealer. This role manages monthly close, regulatory reporting, budgeting, financial analysis, and general accounting functions. You'll prepare financial reports for leadership, support investor reporting, and help manage both internal and external audits.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily and monthly accounting processes

  • Prepare required regulatory filings (daily, monthly FOCUS reports, quarterly, and annual reports)

  • Monitor and maintain daily capital requirements

  • Manage monthly operating budgets and assist with annual budget planning

  • Handle financial analysis, forecasting, and the month-end close

  • Oversee accounts payable/receivable, including reviewing large payments and authorizing wires/ACH

  • Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with policies and procedures

  • Oversee T&E reimbursement processes

  • Prepare and present financial results to senior leadership and support quarterly investor reporting

  • Serve as a point of contact for internal and external audits

  • Identify process improvements within Finance to enhance efficiency and accuracy

  • Collaborate with Operations, Risk, Corporate Accounting, and Compliance teams

  • Participate in strategic and regulatory projects as needed

Requirements

  • 4+ years of broker-dealer financial accounting and regulatory reporting experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or equivalent experience

  • Series 27 (FINOP) preferred

  • CPA a plus

  • Strong knowledge of GAAP

  • Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint;
    Net Suite experience a plus

  • Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills

  • Comfortable in a hands-on role and able to work collaboratively across teams

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