Deferred Compensation Specialist

An investment banking firm in New York City is currently seeking an experienced professional to join their staff as their new Deferred Compensation Specialist. In this role, the qualified professional will support the global deferred compensation accounting function.

About the Opportunity :

Schedule : Monday to Friday

Hours : 9am to 5pm EST

Setting : Hybrid if local to NY but can also be fully remote

Responsibilities :

Assist in completion of monthly and quarterly deferred compensation expense calculations (including stock-based compensation, deferred cash compensation, and market / performance-based awards)

Assist in updating historical expense files to include additional information to improve reporting process

Assist in implementation of Anaplan system, including validation of computations and reporting

Assist in preparation of information to inform SEC and other global filings (proxy and other annual and quarterly reports)

Assist in enhancing and documenting deferred compensation-related procedures, policies and controls

Apply judgment regarding criticality of issues, escalation requirements and ensure ongoing documentation is updated as appropriate

Assist in the implementation of other systems (ie. Fidelity)

Assist with forecasting requests as needed

Qualifications :

4+ years of experience in Deferred Compensation and / or a related field

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Accounting and / or Finance

Knowledge of US GAAP

Microsoft Excel proficient

Attention to detail and accuracy

Strong communication skills

Desired Skills : CPA

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