Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Guggenheim Partners • Madison, NY

3d • $225,000 - $275,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, owning all aspects of financial reporting, regulatory capital management, accounting policy, and financial controls. This individual will be a strategic thought partner to senior leadership while maintaining rigorous operational oversight across our complex multi-entity structure. This position is required to report in-office and can be based in either the New York City or Chicago office.

Requirements

• Minimum of 15 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, with at least 5 years in a senior financial leadership role
• CPA required
• Substantive experience in a regulated financial services environment required; candidates from the following backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply: SEC-registered security-based swap dealers (SBSD) CFTC-registered swap dealers (SD) or futures commission merchants (FCM) FINRA-registered broker-dealers, particularly those with prime brokerage, equity finance, or OTC derivatives businesses Prime brokerage or securities financing at a major financial institution

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with SEC or FINRA regulatory capital frameworks; direct experience with SEC SBSD rules (18a-1, 15c3-1, 18a-6, 18a-7) is a plus but not required — candidates with transferable regulatory capital experience are encouraged to apply
• Strong technical accounting background in derivatives and structured products under US GAAP, including equity swaps, TRS, and repurchase agreements
• Experience managing financial operations across both regulated entities and unregulated affiliates, including intercompany arrangements and transfer pricing considerations
• Track record of leading or contributing to financial systems modernization initiatives
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial and regulatory matters internally and externally
• CFA or advanced degree a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead all financial reporting, month-end close, and consolidation processes across the various entities in the business
• Own and enforce accounting policies for structured products including total return swaps (TRS), repurchase agreements, securities lending, and other funding arrangements in accordance with US GAAP
• Manage FOCUS and other regulatory reporting, as well as overall capital compliance, for the SEC-registered SBSD, including net capital requirements under SEC Rule 18a-1, financial recordkeeping under Rule 18a-6, and periodic reporting obligations under Rule 18a-7
• Contribute to compliance efforts related to SEC risk management requirements applicable to SBSDs, including margin, counterparty exposure, and position reporting
• Partner with technology leadership on the modernization of our accounting and order management systems, including the transition from legacy infrastructure to new financial reporting and journal entry processes
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls, audit readiness, and governance frameworks across both regulated and unregulated entities
• Manage relationships with external auditors, regulators, custodians, and counterparties
• Build and develop the finance and accounting team

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees