Legal Entity Controller, Associate / Director, Finance

The Financial Control Group (FCG) is responsible for overseeing the accounting and financial reporting for the firm. FCG prepares external financial reports for public filings and regulators. For internal reporting, FCG, along with Financial Planning and Analysis (FPA), summarizes, plans and forecasts the organization's financial position, including income statements, balance sheets, and analyses of future revenues, expenses and earnings. FCG is comprised of Business Unit Controllers, Infrastructure Controllers, Accounting, Regulatory and Reporting groups, and Valuation Review. The groups' responsibilities include, but are not limited to, preparation of financial statements, federal regulatory filings, monthly closing of Firm's books and records, analytics, entity- specifics accounting policy, legal entity maintenance, account reconciliation and account structure maintenance. The team is involved in overseeing the preparation of timely, relevant and value added information on entities and presenting this to senior management, both local and functional, including: Monthly Balance Sheet and P&L preparation and review. Preparing detailed variance analysis Preparation and Review of statutory financial statements Review of management accounts and variance analysis Validation of US Federal Reserve entity level reporting Co-ordination of all legal entity activity, with key internal experts such as tax, legal etc. Supporting the Business Units in the setup, opening & closing of entities and adapting the entity's ledgers and system requirements. Responsible for maintaining key stakeholder relationships both internally and externally including: external auditors, Product Control, Company Secretarial and Tax. Professional accountancy qualification (CA/CPA) necessary, with relevant experience. Candidates should possess excellent Microsoft Excel skills and be proficient in data mining and summarising and presenting themes and results in a meaningful format. Strong organisational skills, including the ability to coordinate, prioritize and manage multiple activities. Be confident in maintaining relationships across a variety of senior stakeholders and business areas. Ability to manage team work load effectively and balance project, BAU delivery. Have the flexibility required to work in a dynamic environment under tight deadlines. The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate a rounded commercial approach to legal entity controllership and analysis, with proven skills in insightful management reporting, analysis and sound technical accounting skills Knowledge of financial products which are used in the financial services industry, such as derivatives, securities lending and repos would be preferred. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.