Assistant Controller - Colliers Securities

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At Colliers it's not our success that sets us apart, it's how we achieve it. Our people are passionate, take ownership and always do what's right for our clients, people and communities.

Why Colliers?

Our enterprising environment needs your expertise to facilitate Colliers' continued growth as an industry leader. Our nimble, decentralized culture can provide you with a wealth of opportunities to learn about our business and quickly gain experience to accelerate your career.

COLLIERS SECURITIES is a registered broker-dealer. We provide underwriting, financial advisory, and securities brokerage services to individual, institutional, corporate, and governmental clients, predominantly in the Midwest region of the United States. As an introducing broker-dealer we clear all customer and proprietary trades through another broker-dealer on a fully disclosed basis.

JOB SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Controller, the Assistant Controller is responsible for preparing accurate accounting and financial information for the broker-dealer in accordance with GAAP, FINRA, MSRB, and SEC rules and regulations. Duties include supporting financial operations through preparation of daily inventory monitoring and reconciliations, cash management, supporting month-end close process including producing monthly incentive calculations and supporting Controller in monthly regulatory filings, preparing annual financial statements, financial analysis, assisting with annual audit, maintaining effective SOX controls, special projects, and process and procedure development and improvement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support all regular accounting operational functions including month-end accounting, reconciliation, financial statement reports for internal and external use
• Preparation of monthly incentive calculations
• Preparation of annual financial statements
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Support the annual audits by internal and external auditors
• Provide management with financial information vital to the decision-making process
• Contribute to the development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 3 years of accounting or related experience required
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
• CPA preferred
• Broker-dealer or financial services industry experience preferred
• Strong understanding of and experience in US GAAP, accounting rules and guidelines
• Knowledge of SEC, FINRA and MSRB regulations
• Knowledge of securities industry processes
• Basic understanding of internal controls
• Intermediate proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite with advanced proficiency in Excel
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels of an organization
• Strong critical reasoning and analytical skills with quantitative and problem-solving abilities
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and prioritization capabilities

JOB EXPECTATIONS

• Must have or obtain FINRA Series 27 or 28 within 120 days of hire
• Regular and reliable attendance required

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees and their families including medical and dental plan; 401k plan including company matching; firm funded life and disability insurance.

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