Odeon Capital Group · 4 months ago
VP of Finance & Accounting
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$200K/yr - $250K/yrOdeon Capital Group is seeking a VP of Finance and Accounting, who will serve as the firm's senior finance leader and executor. This role involves managing financial activities, adhering to regulatory standards, and working closely with the CEO on financial decision-making.
AdviceAsset ManagementFinancial ServicesImpact InvestingVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Own and execute all accounting and finance operations — from data entry to month-end close to management-level reporting
Handle general ledger accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, and accruals
Develop and manage the budget and forecasts; track performance against plan and provide actionable insights
Lead and perform cash management activities, including daily cash tracking, funding settlements, managing reserve requirements, and optimizing liquidity across accounts
Monitor capital adequacy, liquidity, and cash flow to ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory thresholds
Identify and establish policies and procedures to manage Company risk, including trading, counterparty, and other fraud risks
Prepare all regulatory reports for submission: FOCUS reports, Net Capital computations, Customer Reserve calculations, and other FINRA/SEC/SIPC filings
Design, document, and improve financial processes, internal controls, and policies in a way that is scalable but practical
Monitor counterparty, ACH, positional, and other risks associated with the Company's various product lines
Partner with compliance, human resources, legal and technology to develop and identify operational efficiencies, systems, controls, and procedures for improvement
Partner with the Director of Trade Operations and Risk in establishing, executing, and maintaining the Risk Framework and policies across all products, including new activity assessments, operational risk/loss events, scenario analysis, risk and control self-assessments (RCSA), and emerging risk identification
Develop and maintain operational risk metrics and reporting, including capital usage, cost of carry, position movements, and inventory positions
Manage relationships with external auditors, regulators, banks, and tax advisors
Build and maintain accounting and reporting tools, including QuickBooks, and Excel models
Own and coordinate audits and tax filings, working closely with external auditors, tax advisors, and compliance vendors
File federal, state, and local tax documents by preparing property tax returns, state pages, and federal, state, and municipal returns, extensions, and quarterly payments
Qualification
Required
Self-starter who can operate autonomously, prioritize effectively, and own the function end-to-end
Ability to thrive in a small team, wearing multiple hats, and switching between strategic and tactical work
Detail-oriented, strategic thinker with analytical problem-solving capabilities
Excellent judgment, conflict resolution skills and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to execute quickly, work under pressure and handle time sensitive items
Trustworthy and ability to maintain confidentiality
Exceptional verbal, written, and visual communication skills
Ability to juggle many different projects and priorities simultaneously
Comfortable with ambiguity, adapts to change and navigates organizations with confidence
High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation
Master's degree in accounting, business accounting, or finance
Certified Public Accountant license
FINRA licenses: Series 99
Demonstrated understanding and experience in corporate finance, advanced accounting, and regulatory issues
Hands-on experience with FINRA/SEC regulatory reporting, including preparation of FOCUS reports and Net Capital compliance
Direct experience managing cash operations in a regulated environment
Strong analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail, and comfort with Excel and financial software
Preferred
Experience working at a broker-dealer preferred
FINOP experience preferred
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Company
Odeon Capital Group
Odeon Capital Group is a financial advisory firm that offers investment banking, mortgage, loans, asset management, and trading services.
Founded in 2008
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
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Evan Schwartzberg
PRINCIPAL, HEAD OF SALES & TRADING
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