Broker Dealer Accounting Associate Lead

Seeking a highly motivated, detail oriented individual to work at a growing U.S. broker-dealer subsidiary of a global financial services group based out of Spain.

• Create and maintain accounting policies for B/D
• Maintain system and bank reconciliations
• Assist with month-end closing process of books and records
• Prepare monthly finance presentation to Senior Management and quarterly presentation to the Board of Directors
• Prepare daily journal entries as needed
• Assist with the annual audit of the financial statements
• Analyze monthly variances in balance sheet and income statement
• Track and analyze revenue and operating expenses by lines of business

• Assist with preparation of FINRA FOCUS Reports including the form X-17A-5 Part II, Supplemental Statement of Income (SSOI), Form Custody for Broker Dealers, Supplemental Liquidity Schedule (SLS), Off Balance Sheet Report (OBS) and SEC 17H reports
• Assist with preparation of 15c3-1 Daily Net Capital computations and Customer Protection Rule 15c3-3 (weekly) for a self-clearing broker dealer
• Prepare TIC BC, & TIC BL monthly reporting to the Federal Reserve
• Assist with monthly consolidation to BD’s foreign parent
• Assist with audits with regulators and internal/external auditors

• 5+ Years’ experience accounting background in US broker-dealers
• Bachelors or Masters in Accounting
• FINRA Series 27 is a plus
• CPA is a plus
• Experience in using Broadridge Impact
• Experience in using Workday Enterprise Management
• US GAAP Accounting Policy knowledge
• SEA, NFA and CME regulatory knowledge surrounding Broker-Dealers and FCM’s
• Professional experience with both financial and operational activity of a self-clearing broker dealer with a foreign parent and foreign affiliates focused institutional activity
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Spanish speaker is a plus

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

With respect to this position in our New York Office, the expected base salary ranges from $120,000 to $140,000. It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered.

In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

* Employment eligibility to work with BBVA in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions