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| Job ID: 14059406 |
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| Job Title: | Controller - Colliers Securities |
| Work Type: | Work Days: Work Vary: Yes , Shift: Other, Hours Per Week: 40, Work Type: Regular |
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| Salary Offered: | Unspecified |
| Benefits: | Unspecified. |
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| Physical Required: | Unspecified |
| Drug Testing Required: | Unspecified |
| Education Required: | Bachelor's Degree |
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| Experience Required: | Unspecified |
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| Required Skills: | Please see the job description for information about required job skills. |
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| Job Description: |
Make your next move an expert one.
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 CFO, the Controller is responsible for maintaining accurate accounting and financial information for the broker-dealer in accordance with GAAP, FINRA, MSRB, and SEC rules and regulations. Duties include supervising accounting team, financial reporting, monthly and annual regulatory reporting, financial analysis, managing annual audit, maintaining effective SOX controls, parent company reporting, special projects, and process and procedure development and improvement.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Plan, direct and execute all regular accounting operational functions including month-end accounting, reconciliation, financial statement reports for internal and external use
Prepare regulatory filings and audited financials including the preparation of FOCUS reports and supplemental filings
Preparation of regular Net Capital Computation, including, haircuts on securities
Detailed review of monthly commission and incentive calculations and payout
Supervise and review payroll processes
Oversee and direct invoicing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, commission and compensation plans
Determine accounting treatment related to new transactions, products, or pronouncements
Prepare quarterly reporting and analysis to parent company
Direct and coordinate 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
7+ 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
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 27/28 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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Make your next move an expert one and join us as we lead the industry into the future.
Direct applicants only please, no agencies.
Colliers provides equal employment opportunity to all persons. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, creed, origin, marital status, sexual orientation, age, otherwise qualified disabled or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a qualified applicant who requires reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact
Colliers is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. Colliers encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at canada.careers@colliers.com.
Refer to ID 78132034_1 when applying |
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