Associate, Legal Entity Controller

• Provide legal entity controller and financial support for Cantor's entities, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Liaise with multiple departments to maintain proper accounting practices and financial controls.
• Lead and offer financial support for new transactions and entity structure changes.
• Manage month/quarter-end close processes, including journal entries and waterfall calculations.
• Prepare and review quarterly financial statements for external reporting.
• Perform administrative tasks related to entity operations, such as wire payments and invoice processing.
• Conduct monthly balance sheet substantiation and analytical reporting for broker-dealer/SBSD.
• Initiate process improvements, build controls, and collaborate with IT for system enhancements.
• Assist with internal and external audit inquiries, ensuring compliance.
• Support team, department, and business managers on ad-hoc projects and special initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is mandatory.
• CPA preferred
• Minimum 2-4 years of experience in financial accounting within a financial services company.
• Experience in a Big Four public accounting firm is preferred.
• Technical expertise in accounting and financial reporting is essential.
• Familiarity with Oracle, ESSBASE, and HFM is an advantage.
• Advanced Excel skills, project management abilities, and multitasking capabilities are required.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and attention to detail are key.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and business writing skills are a must.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

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