Associate, Broker Dealer Accounting and Finance

Overview Two Sigma is a financial sciences company, combining data analysis, invention, and rigorous inquiry to help solve the toughest challenges in investment management, securities, private equity, and venture capital. Our team of scientists, technologists, and academics looks beyond the traditional to develop creative solutions to some of the world’s most complex economic problems. Two Sigma Securities brings a scientific approach to systematic trading and risk management to make markets more efficient. Our team trades over 10,000 US equities and 4,000 listed options, leveraging our high performance trading system to execute over 850 million shares per day. Two Sigma Securities is entering an exciting growth phase. We value the insights of our colleagues and encourage them to innovate and shape their own work agenda. New joiners use our proprietary platform to work on diverse projects. From building next generation trading technologies and researching novel AI and machine learning techniques to enhancing our strategies and deploying automation, our team is pushing the frontier in systematic trading. We are seeking a talented, driven individual to join Two Sigma Securities’ accounting team. The role offers opportunities to collaborate with several teams within the company, including Trading, Operations, Technology, Legal/Compliance and Treasury. In this role, you will be responsible for a variety of accounting tasks including the following: monthly account reconciliations and journal entries; month-end financial statement process; regulatory filings; coordination of annual tax and audit process; preparation of audited financial statements; interactions with our clearing broker, administrator, and third party service providers; management reporting; implementing policies, procedures and internal controls; ad hoc reporting and administrative duties. If you are a self-starter who is motivated by solving tough problems and passionate about joining a fast-paced, dynamic team, we would love to meet you! We seek positive individuals with demonstrated work ethic, and the flexibility to adapt and perform in a fast-paced environment. Join us for a fun and rewarding experience as we drive growth together. Responsibilities • Daily and monthly posting of journal entries • Cash reconciliations • Month-end financial statement process • Preparation and monitoring of regulatory reporting and requirements • Coordination of annual tax and audit process • Preparation of annual audited financial statements • Daily and monthly financial reporting • Work on procedure/control enhancements as well as automating procedures • Collaborate on ad-hoc projects and business initiatives with trading teams Qualifications • 3-5 years of public and/or private experience in broker-dealers or hedge funds • Bachelor’s degree in accounting • Extremely strong academic record • CPA certification is highly preferred • Series 27 license is a plus • Strong attention to detail • Excellent organizational skills required • Self-awareness, maturity and irreproachable integrity • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word • Excellent written and oral communication skills Benefits • Core Benefits: Fully paid medical and dental insurance premiums for employees and dependents, competitive 401k match, employer-paid life & disability insurance • Perks: Onsite gyms with laundry service, wellness activities, casual dress, snacks, game rooms • Learning: Tuition reimbursement, conference and training sponsorship • Time Off: Generous vacation and unlimited sick days, competitive paid caregiver leaves • Hybrid Work Policy: Flexible in-office days with budget for home office setup The base pay for this role will be between $100,000 and $150,000. This role may also be eligible for other forms of compensation and benefits, such as a discretionary bonus, health, dental and other wellness plans and 401(k) contributions. Discretionary bonus can be a significant portion of total compensation. Actual compensation for successful candidates will be carefully determined based on a number of factors, including their skills, qualifications and experience. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. Two Sigma is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. If you believe you need an accommodation, please visit our website for additional information. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Finance and Sales Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Two Sigma by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply tot his job Apply To this Job