Accounting Manager

Apex enables modern investing and wealth management tools through an ecosystem of frictionless platforms, APIs, and services.

Apex Fintech Solutions (AFS) powers innovation and the future of digital wealth management by processing millions of transactions daily, to simplify, automate, and facilitate access to financial markets for all. Our robust suite of fintech solutions enables us to support clients such as Stash, Betterment, SoFi, and Webull, and more than 20 million of our clients' customers.

Collectively, AFS creates an environment in which companies with the biggest ideas in fintech are empowered to change the world. We are based in Dallas, TX and also have offices in Austin, New York, Chicago, Portland, Belfast, and Manila.

If you are seeking a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment where you'll have the opportunity to make an immediate impact, and you have the guts to change everything, this is the place for you.

AFS has received a number of prestigious industry awards, including:

1. 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2018 Best Wealth Management Company - presented by Fintech Breakthrough Awards
2. 2021 Most Innovative Companies - presented by Fast Company
3. 2021 Best API & Best Trading Technology - presented by Global Fintech Awards

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Description:

The Accounting Manager will be responsible for overseeing month-end close processes and related analysis of financial details, reporting, and financial controls functions, as well as leading and managing accounting team members and financial audits. He / She will lead projects and be required to recommend and implement ideas to improve the overall group performance. This role reports to the Assistant Controller and is a hands-on position.

This role interacts with several Apex teams, including Billing, Treasury, Operations, Compliance, and Technology.

The ideal candidate has public accounting experience as well as experience at a clearing firm or a FINRA-regulated financial business. The Accounting Manager will need solid accounting and financial knowledge, an understanding of internal controls, and strong communication skills. He / She will regularly communicate with the firm's functional leaders, auditors, and regulators, as well as the corporate accounting team at the parent group. The Accounting Manager must be a critical thinker, analytical, energetic, and be able to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes. Strong training, review, and support skills are necessary in this role.

• Must be amenable to report hybrid 2x a week in BGC, Taguig
• Monday - Friday Dayshift schedule - willing to work US hours during training period only (2-4 weeks)
• Free snacks and beverages are available in the office.
• HMO + 2 Free Dependents, Life Insurance, Incentives, Employee Programs, Annual Bonus, Monthly Team Lunch/Dinner

Duties and responsibilities:

• Manage a team of accounting professionals responsible for preparation of GAAP financial results by coordinating the month-end close and providing accounting expertise
• Oversee financial reporting and accounting processes, including review of accounts payable, financial review and analysis, review of account reconciliations and accruals, and overall maintenance of the firm's accounting records
• Responsible for maintaining and enhancing proper internal financial controls and processes. Drive process documentation and enhancement reviews including writing, reviewing, and maintaining standard operating procedures
• Remain abreast of changes in the regulatory and GAAP frameworks that drive the regulatory reporting and financial functions
• Manage and drive positive outcomes with auditors, regulators, customers, and other counterparty relationships
• Maintain a strong management style that creates incentives for the broader team to drive hard and perform
• Consistently strengthen the processes and outcomes of general ledger and accounting systems
• Implement workflow improvements and automate processes to minimize risk, eliminate manual workflows, reduce inefficiencies, and increase bandwidth
• Solve complex operational problems
• Actively lead firmwide and departmental projects and initiatives

The skills you'll need to succeed:

Required

• Bachelor of Science degree in accounting
• Public Accounting experience
• 10+ years accounting experience. Must have public accounting experience with clearing or investment firms, proprietary trading firms, banks, or trust companies. Preferable to also have private company experience at a similar firm.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrating the ability to connect and build relationships with clients, organization leadership, and peers
• An exceptionally high degree of initiative and adaptability and the ability to work with numerous and conflicting deadlines
• A continuous improvement mindset with the ability to seek out and implement internal or external best practices
• Strong analytical abilities and perseverance to solve problems with high attention to detail
• The ability to perform many complex and confidential tasks with speed and accuracy
• A collaborative mindset as well as the ability to exercise independent judgment
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Preferred

• CPA or equivalent
• Experience using NetSuite accounting system
• Intermediate to Advanced Excel abilities

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Our Rewards

We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits, including a market-leading salary with an annual bonus, 20 days of vacation leave plus regular and special non-working holidays, and a training and development budget. Our benefits also cover private health insurance for medical and dental, as well as life insurance. We emphasize work-life balance with flexible working hours, parental leave, a modern city center office, and a hybrid work schedule that allows for greater flexibility by partially working from home. Additional perks include monthly team lunch-outs, unlimited drinks and snacks, and company recognition & rewards.

EEO Statement

Apex Fintech Solutions is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration without regard to these characteristics.

Disability Statement

Apex Fintech Solutions is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates, including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please submit your request via the Candidate Accommodation Requests Form. We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.