For our Finance division in New York we are looking to hire an
Accountant, Full Time, New York
We are seeking an Accountant to support the firm’s financial and regulatory reporting functions and assist in drafting financial statements for approval by the Head of Risk and Finance.
This role offers the opportunity to take on a broad set of responsibilities and play a key part in shaping the fi-nance function as the firm grows.
What will you do?
- Help build and scale the finance department in line with the firm’s growth
- Perform financial reconciliations, process journal entries, and prepare supporting schedules
- Drive and lead new finance-related projects and initiatives
- Support the monthly close process and preparation of regulatory filings
- Coordinate with internal and external auditors
- Oversee contract and vendor management, and assist with cost control
- Prepare management reports and ad hoc analyses as needed
Who are we looking for?
- Proven experience in accounting or financial reporting, ideally including exposure to a national public accounting firm
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and / or Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Series 27 Finance and Operations Principal (FINOP) license or obtained within three months of hire
- Background in preparing financial statements under US GAAP
- Knowledge of Broker-Dealer (15c3-1) & IB accounting practices
- Experience of Product Control processes and Valuation Risk gained working within Audit or Product Control of a globally operated bank
- Experience in dealing with examinations, audits, and inquiries from regulatory authorities
- Experience with Concur and Sage is a strong plus
What we offer you
- 100% Company sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 25 Paid vacation and sick time
- Company-paid life insurance
- Company-paid STD/LTD
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Gym membership discounts
Apply now and join our Team – we look forward to receiving your application!
Who We Are:
Berenberg Capital Markets LLC (BCM) is a New York based FINRA member broker-dealer, and wholly owned independent subsidiary of Joh. Berenberg, Gossler & Co. KG (Berenberg), one of Europe’s leading privately-owned banks, established in 1590. Together, BCM and Berenberg have built a franchise known for its “client first” approach and a global reputation of high-quality coverage of both corporate and institutional clients. As a combined entity, Berenberg covers over 770 European and US equities, with a 100+ person research depart-ment based out of London. Leveraging our global network of institutional investors and deep corporate rela-tionships, we developed a track record of raising capital on US exchange’s raising over $28 billion for 72 corpo-rates since opening our Equity Capital Markets division in 2018. Building on its strength and expertise across multiple industries, BCM continues to expand the breadth of Sales, Trading, and Investment Banking services it offers to better assist its institutional and corporate clients’ access to the global equity markets. BCM adopts the same principles as its parent company and is committed to building long-term relationships with its clients based on high levels of accountability, responsibility, insight, vision, and expertise.
We will only accept applications submitted through our online application management system on the website.
We’re committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates who require adjustments during our recruiting process. Please contact us directly on recruitment@berenberg.com to discuss.
BCM provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to their actual or perceived age, race, creed, religious belief, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, partner-ship status, marital status, physical or mental disability, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or engaging in protected activity (such as opposition to prohibited discrimination or participation in proceedings covered by the anti-discrimination statutes) or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law. BCM complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termina-tion, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
For roles based in NYC:
Salary will vary based on role, education, level of experience, and expertise ranging between (i.e $100,000 to $160,000 ) dollars as a base salary with eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus plus comprehensive benefits package.