Senior Broker-Dealer Accountant

Senior Broker-Dealer Accountant

Webull Financial New York, New York, United States

Webull is a leading digital brokerage platform built on next generation global infrastructure. At Webull, we believe that everyone should have an equal opportunity to control their own financial future. Our vision has always been to empower individual investors with the tools and resources they need to succeed financially. This commitment remains at the heart of everything we do. From low-fee trading and robust market data to advanced analytical tools, we are committed to providing a seamless, top-tier trading experience.

About The Role & Team

We’re looking for a hands-on Senior Accountant with broker-dealer experience to own complex areas of the monthly close and play a key role in audit readiness and execution. This role requires someone who can operate independently, dig into issues, and exercise sound judgment on when to resolve vs elevate.

You’ll work across accounting, operations, and compliance to ensure accurate financial reporting in a regulated environment.

In This Role, You Will

• Monthly Close & Accounting Operations
• Own and execute key components of the monthly and quarterly close
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses
• Investigate and resolve reconciliation breaks across sub-ledgers and the general ledger
• Ensure timely, accurate financial reporting in a multi-entity environment
• Broker-Dealer & Regulatory Accounting
• Support preparation of regulatory reports (e.g., FOCUS reporting, net capital, reserve calculations)
• Apply understanding of broker-dealer accounting
• Partner with compliance and finance on regulatory requirements and changes
• Audit Support & Readiness
• Serve as a primary point of contact for audit requests in assigned areas
• Prepare clear, well‑documented support for external auditors (PBC requests)
• Respond to audit inquiries with timely and complete responses
• Identify and remediate control gaps or documentation issues
• Problem Solving & Process Improvement
• Proactively identify issues during close and drive resolution
• Escalate risks and issues appropriately, with context and proposed solutions
• Improve processes, documentation, and controls to increase efficiency and reduce risk

The Skills You Bring

• 3–7+ years of accounting experience, with broker‑dealer or financial services exposure
• Hands‑on experience with monthly close and account reconciliations
• Direct experience supporting external audits
• Familiarity with SEC / FINRA reporting requirements (net capital, reserve, FOCUS)
• Strong Excel skills (comfortable working with large datasets)
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Net Suite, Oracle, SAP, or similar)
• Understanding of internal controls and audit documentation standards

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience with crypto / digital asset accounting (custody, wallet tracking, fair value considerations)
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or active progress toward certification
• Series 27 (FINOP) or prior experience supporting a Financial and Operations Principal
• Background in a clearing firm environment or direct interaction with clearing brokers

Why Webull?

Webull is more than a fintech company—we’re a global community of innovators, collaborators, and trailblazers. Headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL, Webull operates in 16 regions worldwide, serving over 20 million users. At Webull, your ideas matter, your voice is heard, and your work makes a real impact.

Investing in our people is a top priority for us, which is why we have a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage : 100% paid medical and dental insurance for employees and dependents, vision insurance, and more!
• Financial Support : 401(k) match, commuter benefits for NY…