About the Accounting Manager Role at Robert Half

Robert Half is thrilled to present an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned Accounting Manager to join our client's dynamic team in the heart of New York, New York, United States. This pivotal full-time position offers a competitive salary starting at $120,000 annually, with potential up to $150,000 based on experience. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), you will oversee critical financial operations for a broker-dealer firm and its related entities. As a key player in financial compliance and operations, you'll ensure seamless accounting processes while driving efficiency and accuracy in a fast-paced financial services environment.

This role is perfect for accounting professionals passionate about regulatory compliance, financial reporting, and process optimization. With New York's vibrant financial district as your backdrop, you'll collaborate with top-tier external auditors, tax experts, and service providers to elevate broker-dealer operations. Robert Half specializes in connecting elite talent like you with premier opportunities, and this Accounting Manager position exemplifies our commitment to career growth in finance and accounting jobs in New York, NY.

Key Responsibilities

Your day-to-day will involve hands-on leadership in core accounting functions:

• Oversee comprehensive accounting and compliance for the broker-dealer and affiliated entities, ensuring adherence to GAAP and SEC standards.
• Lead the preparation and meticulous review of quarterly regulatory filings, guaranteeing utmost accuracy and timely submission.
• Handle posting and rigorous review of journal entries, coupled with in-depth variance analysis of monthly financial results to identify trends and anomalies.
• Maintain precision in accruals, accounts payable (AP), and accounts receivable (AR) processes, minimizing discrepancies.
• Perform detailed cash account reconciliations and conduct expense allocation reviews under shared service agreements.
• Partner strategically with third-party firms to optimize broker-dealer workflows and boost operational efficiency.
• Craft insightful monthly management financial packages, featuring consolidated financial statements and detailed budget variance analyses for executive decision-making.
• Proactively pinpoint process improvement opportunities, implement robust internal controls, and refine documentation procedures to mitigate risks.
• Act as the primary point of contact and trusted liaison for external auditors, tax professionals, and other key service providers.
• Champion special projects, including the rollout of cutting-edge accounting software, to modernize and streamline operations.

Required Qualifications for Accounting Manager

To excel in this role, candidates should possess:

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; CPA certification is highly preferred.
• At least 5-7 years of progressive experience in accounting management, ideally within broker-dealer, financial services, or regulated industries.
• Deep expertise in financial reporting, regulatory compliance (SEC filings), journal entries, variance analysis, reconciliations, and accruals.
• Strong technical proficiency in ERP systems, advanced Excel, and accounting software; experience with implementations is a plus.
• Exceptional analytical skills with a keen eye for detail and the ability to perform complex variance and budget analyses.
• Proven track record in process improvement, internal controls development, and cross-functional collaboration with auditors and vendors.
• Excellent communication skills to serve as a liaison and present financial packages to senior leadership.
• Ability to thrive in a high-stakes, deadline-driven environment while supporting special projects.

Key skills include financial reporting, regulatory compliance, journal entries, variance analysis, accounts reconciliation, accruals management, external audit liaison, process improvement, internal controls, and accounting software implementation. If you have a passion for broker-dealer accounting jobs in New York, NY, this is your chance to shine.

Why Join Us? Benefits and Career Growth

Joining Robert Half means more than just a job—it's a launchpad for your accounting career. Enjoy a competitive salary range of $120,000-$150,000, comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision coverage, 401(k) with matching, generous PTO, and professional development support. Benefit from hybrid flexibility, direct COO access, performance bonuses, and pathways to senior finance roles. Robert Half's expertise in New York finance jobs ensures you're positioned for long-term success in one of the world's top financial hubs. Apply today and elevate your career with us!

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