Executive Vice President, Finance

Think Consulting is seeking an Executive Vice President of Finance to join a direct access trading firm specializing in domestic equities trading in NY, NY.

This is a hybrid position working on-site Tuesday-Thursday.

Responsibilities :

Reporting directly to the CEO, the Executive Vice President, Finance will oversee the finance and accounting processes of our firm.

Key responsibilities include :

• Partnering with CEO and senior management on day-to-day operations of the proprietary trading firm.
• Identifying process improvements and making recommendations for change in collaboration with management.
• Conducting P&S and margin calculations to reconcile data accurately.
• Preparing financials and books and records for the Broker-Dealer in accordance with GAAP and ensuring compliance with regulatory reporting requirements.
• Providing relevant support to facilitate financial information analyses, reports, and recommendations in collaboration with the CFO.
• Ensuring accurate and timely completion of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Keeping abreast of regulatory developments and making strategic recommendations for process / control modifications and overseeing their implementation.
• Maintaining relationships with key external stakeholders, including regulatory / government bodies and external auditors.
• Contributing value-added and strategic insight to organizational areas within the firm and other stakeholders throughout the business.
• Managing all tax planning and compliance with required federal, state, local, payroll, property, and other applicable taxes.
• Supervising and / or performing the Broker-Dealer's responsibilities under all financial responsibility rules pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
• Providing strong knowledge of accounting processes through clear communication and quick responsiveness to internal and external parties.
• Collaborating with all departments to ensure financial information and new systems efficiently and accurately consolidate with accounting processes and systems.
• Facilitating and / or performing various duties, including FOCUS Reports, Net Capital Computations, Annual Audit Support, Client Examination Support, Accounting Due Diligence, Bookkeeping, and other tasks as assigned.

Requirements : Education :

Education :

• B.S. in Accounting or Finance required; Advanced degree is a plus.
• Series 27 required.
• CPA preferred but not required.

Knowledge and Skills :

• Must have Series 27.
• The ideal candidate is intelligent, professional, polished, and articulate, with good interpersonal and analytical skills.
• 10+ years of relevant broker-dealer experience working in Operations and / or Finance as a FINOP or Finance management position at a self-clearing broker-dealer.
• Expert knowledge of broker-dealer operations and regulatory reporting needs, including Client, SEC, and other agencies as required.
• Demonstrated analytical skills, including the ability to synthesize quantitative and qualitative data to draw conclusions and assist in decision-making.
• Extremely reliable character with a demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Prior experience across several disciplines, including but not limited to Operations, Finance, Compliance, Risk Management, Cash Management, and Treasury, is a plus.

Salary Range : $200,000 - $240,000 plus 10% to 15% annual bonus

Benefits : Health insurance, Dental insurance, Paid time off

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status