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Finance Accountant - Internal Controls
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$84,868 / year median in Connecticut
-5% projected decline
Job Description
Key responsibilities include:
Managing the month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes. Preparing and reviewing monthly management accounts and financial analysis. Owning balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring appropriate substantiation of key accounts. Preparing annual audited financial statements and supporting statutory reporting requirements. Supporting external audits and acting as a primary contact for auditors throughout the audit cycle. Ensuring compliance with US GAAP and internal accounting policies. Reviewing journal entries and accounting treatments to ensure accuracy and completeness. Investigating and explaining financial, balance sheet and P&L variances. Maintaining and enhancing financial controls across the organization. Supporting regulatory reporting requirements and related reconciliations. Partnering with business stakeholders to improve reporting processes and efficiencies. Assisting with budgeting and forecasting through the provision of accurate financial information. Providing financial insights and analysis to support management decision-making. Supporting ad hoc projects and strategic finance initiatives as required. The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with approximately six years or more of post-qualification experience gained within banking, financial services or another regulated environment. You will possess strong technical accounting skills and be comfortable taking ownership of financial reporting, statutory accounts and financial controls within a complex business. Required Qualifications & Experience CPA, equivalent accounting qualification. Approximately 6+ years of post-qualified experience. Experience working within a banking or regulated financial services environment. Strong financial reporting and financial accounting background. Proven experience preparing financial statements and supporting external audits. Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial controls. Experience managing month-end close and balance sheet reconciliation processes. Advanced Excel skills. Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities. Personal Attributes The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, highly organized and capable of operating in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision. They will demonstrate strong ownership, sound judgment and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues, while building effective relationships across the business. MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans, and all other qualified applicants.The Successful Applicant The Successful Candidate Will:
Have 5-10 years of experience in accounting, financial controls, controllership, product control, or financial reporting. Possess strong accounting fundamentals, including US GAAP, financial reporting, reconciliations, and internal controls. Be comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment where processes continue to be refined and improved. Demonstrate a builder's mindset, with a track record of improving processes, solving problems, and driving change. Be naturally curious and willing to challenge existing ways of working to identify better solutions. Have strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to work effectively across Finance, Treasury, Operations, Risk, and Compliance teams. Thrive in a matrix environment and be comfortable influencing without direct authority. Be proactive, assertive, and able to take ownership of issues through to resolution. Have experience supporting audits, financial reporting, and control-focused initiatives. Bring experience from financial services, banking, fintech, payments, asset management, hedge funds, broker-dealers, or other regulated environments. Have exposure to finance systems, data projects, process automation, or transformation initiatives. Experience with Temenos or other core banking platforms would be highly advantageous. Be excited by the opportunity to make a visible impact within a growing organization rather than operate within a highly structured corporate environment. What's on Offer Competitive salary range of $140,000 to $150,000 USD annually. Comprehensive benefits package Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. Collaborative and supportive work environment. Chance to work with a respected organization in the financial services industry.Benefits
- Professional Development
- Dental Insurance