SVP, Legal Entity Controller

The SVP, Legal Entity Controller plays a crucial role in our finance team, reporting directly to the Financial Controller. This position involves overseeing financial processes, controls, and reporting for various Cantor entities, including Broker-Dealers and SPACs. The successful candidate will collaborate with multiple departments to ensure accurate accounting and provide financial support for new transactions and entity structure changes.

Provide legal entity controller and financial support for Cantor entities under US GAAP.

Liaise with various teams, including SEC reporting, corporate accounting, and regulatory reporting, to ensure proper accounting practices.

Lead and provide financial advisory support for new and existing transactions, guiding entity structure changes.

Oversee the month-end close process, reviewing journal entries for investing, financing, consolidation, and income tax activities.

Review and oversee quarterly and annual financial statements for external reporting, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP.

Evaluate expense accruals, resolve issues, and escalate key items to management during the monthly balance sheet substantiation process.

Prepare and review quarterly SPAC financial statements for external reporting, adhering to U.S. GAAP standards.

Analyze and review monthly and quarterly reports, providing commentary on balance sheet and P&L variances.

Review SEC filings, including Forms S-1, 8-K, 10-Q, 10-K, and S-4, for Cantor's SPACs.

Initiate process improvements, enhance efficiency, and collaborate with IT to upgrade systems and controls.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting is mandatory.

CPA certification is a must-have.

A minimum of 8 years of experience in financial accounting within the financial services industry is required.

Experience in a Big Four public accounting firm is preferred.

Strong technical knowledge of accounting and financial reporting, with advanced Excel skills.

Excellent analytical abilities, project management skills, and the capacity to multitask effectively.

Exceptional problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and a team-oriented mindset.

Attention to detail, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and proficiency in business writing.

Experience in coaching and mentoring junior and experienced team members.

Ability to assist with ad-hoc projects and support various special initiatives.