Director, FINOP Accounting

The Director / FINOP is a key role responsible for overseeing the financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency of the corporate accounting and broker-dealer functions. This role leads the corporate accounting team and ensures the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting, while also fulfilling the duties of the Financial Operations Principal (FINOP) required by FINRA and SEC regulations as needed.

• Lead and manage the corporate accounting function, including general ledger, month-end close, consolidation, and financial reporting.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Develop, implement, and maintain robust accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Oversee the annual audits and coordinate with external auditors.
• Provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions and new accounting standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on financial initiatives, reporting, and performance metrics.
• Oversee accounting systems and drive continuous improvements in automation, process efficiency, and scalability.
• Maintain an active Series 27 or Series 28 license.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with the Net Capital Rule (SEC Rule 15c3-1), the Customer Protection Rule (SEC Rule 15c3-3), and other applicable broker-dealer regulations.
• Act as liaison with FINRA, SEC, and other regulatory authorities on financial operations matters.
• Monitor the firm’s financial condition daily to ensure capital adequacy and liquidity requirements are met.
• Participate in internal and regulatory examinations, audits, and inquiries, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
• Oversee joint venture accounting and consolidation activities, including elimination entries, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal reporting standards.
• Manage international compliance reporting, ensuring timely and accurate filings in accordance with local statutory requirements and coordination with international accounting team and/or third-party service providers.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy through process enhancements and system automation; lead and support initiatives to streamline accounting operations.
• Prepare ad-hoc requests and analysis as needed.
• Responsible to work autonomously towards deadlines and goals.
• Position may require after-hours commitment as need arises for time-sensitive requests and to meet deadlines.

• Review work performed by accountants, senior associates, managers.
• Oversight of third-party service providers.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• CPA designation strongly preferred.
• 10+ years overall experience; experience in private equity/real estate industry or public accounting preferred.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP
• Active FINRA Series 27 or 28 license is required.

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office – intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Excel.
• Experience in Yardi, MRI, J. D. Edwards or comparable software.
• Ability to organize, perform and prioritize various functions to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to lead and develop accounting teams.
• Effective communication skills, both written and oral, and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex agreements.
• Highly analytical and detail oriented.