Legal Entity Control - Associate

Legal Entity Control - Associate at Atlas Search Legal Entity Control - Associate at Atlas Search in Jacksonville Beach, Florida Posted in 1 day ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

GLOBAL FINANCIAL SERVICES & CAPITAL MARKETS FIRM

Location:

Jacksonville, FL Diversified financial services organization with businesses spanning capital markets, brokerage, investment banking, financial services, and alternative investment platforms. The firm operates across multiple regulated entities and maintains a complex legal entity structure supporting domestic and international operations. Job Title Legal Entity Controller - Associate Job Description A global financial services firm is seeking a Legal Entity Controller - Associate to support accounting, financial reporting, and legal entity governance across regulated financial entities. This role sits within the controllership organization and partners extensively with accounting, treasury, tax, FP&A, operations, regulatory reporting, and legal teams. The position offers exposure to legal entity reporting, broker-dealer accounting, capital activity, financial statement preparation, and strategic transaction support. The ideal candidate will possess a strong accounting foundation, CPA designation, and financial services experience. Key Responsibilities Legal Entity Accounting & Reporting Support accounting and financial reporting for regulated legal entities under

U.S. GAAP

Prepare and review legal entity financial statements and supporting schedules Assist with month-end and quarter-end close processes Financial Close & Analysis Prepare journal entries related to: Financing activities Investing activities Intercompany transactions Cash activity Expense accruals Income taxes Perform balance sheet reconciliations and account substantiations Analyze monthly and quarterly P&L and balance sheet fluctuations Capital & Treasury Activities Support capital transactions and entity-level funding activities Assist with cash management processes and intercompany settlements Participate in entity restructuring and organizational changes Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with: Corporate Accounting Treasury Tax FP&A Regulatory Reporting Operations Legal Provide accounting support for new transactions and business initiatives Audit & Process Improvement Support internal and external audit requests Identify opportunities for process improvements and enhanced controls Participate in special projects and finance transformation initiatives Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting required CPA required 2-5 years of experience in: Financial services accounting Financial reporting Public accounting Legal entity control Big 4 experience strongly preferred Strong understanding of:

U.S. GAAP

Financial statement preparation Month-end close Account reconciliations Strong Excel skills required Experience with ERP and financial reporting systems preferred Excellent analytical and communication skills