Controller

PT FINANCIAL HOLDINGS INC•Chicago, IL

11d•$200,000 - $230,000

About The Position

The Controller is a key member of the Finance and Accounting team, reporting directly to the Corporate Controller and partnering closely with them on accounting operations, reporting requirements, and financial infrastructure. The role owns the timely and accurate execution of the close, financial reporting, accounting controls, and core accounting processes within its assigned scope. It works closely with the Corporate Controller, FP&A, and cross-functional partners to lead accounting deliverables, resolve issues, and strengthen accounting infrastructure in alignment with firm-wide priorities. The Controller serves as a trusted resource across Finance, Accounting, FP&A, Operations, Compliance, and other teams, supporting decision-making and disciplined financial management. The position independently owns assigned responsibilities, works hands-on with the Corporate Controller, and escalates material issues and significant judgments appropriately.

Requirements

8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3–5 years in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or Senior Accounting leadership role.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Experience in financial services, including a broker-dealer, investment bank, asset manager, or similarly regulated institution.
Demonstrated experience leading close processes, financial reporting, audit coordination, and internal-control activities across multiple entities or complex business lines.
Strong technical accounting skills and a solid understanding of GAAP financial reporting and internal controls.
Proficiency with ERP/GL systems such as Oracle Fusion Cloud, NetSuite, or similar.
Advanced Excel skills, including working with large data sets, reconciliations, and financial models.
Experience reviewing accounting staff work and coordinating time-sensitive deliverables across multiple teams.
Analytical and detail-oriented, with the ability to identify issues and drive them to resolution.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to present information clearly to senior stakeholders.
Organized and able to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines in a dynamic environment.
Able to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and escalate complex or material issues when appropriate.
Comfortable with ambiguity and change, with a bias toward action and continuous improvement.
Ownership mindset, initiative, follow-through, and accountability for outcomes.
Collaborative and collegial, able to build trusted relationships and respectfully challenge and be challenged.
Eligible to work permanently in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

CPA and Series 27 completion are ideal.
Working knowledge of broker-dealer regulatory requirements, including FOCUS reporting and net capital considerations, is strongly preferred.
Previous experience with Fixed Income or Bond Accounting is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead assigned components of monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial results.
Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules across assigned entities and business lines; investigate and resolve reconciling items.
Coordinate preparation and review of GAAP financial statements, including the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows.
Coordinate with FP&A on variance analysis and help identify and explain fluctuations versus plan and prior periods.
Prepare and maintain footnotes, disclosures, audit schedules, and supporting documentation for internal and external reporting within assigned scope.
Partner with the Corporate Controller on regulatory reporting and related deliverables, leading assigned schedules and data requirements through preparation, review, and resolution.
Implement, maintain, and monitor internal controls in accordance with firm policies and regulatory expectations for assigned entities and processes.
Identify control gaps, coordinate remediation plans, drive issues to resolution, and escalate significant risks to the Corporate Controller.
Draft, maintain, and communicate accounting policies and procedures, including processes related to new products, business lines, and transaction types.
Partner with external auditors during the annual audit, coordinate schedules, manage responses for assigned areas, and help resolve issues efficiently.
Support regulatory reviews, due diligence requests, and other examinations by coordinating accurate and timely accounting information.
Oversee day-to-day integrity of the ERP/GL environment for assigned entities and processes, including data flows, account mappings, and system controls.
Lead opportunities to streamline and automate accounting processes, reduce manual effort, improve data quality, and maintain audit integrity.
Coordinate data governance initiatives and reconciliation of accounting data across systems.
Serve as a resource to FP&A, Operations, Compliance, and other teams on accounting matters, aligning managerial and financial reporting.
Partner with the Corporate Controller and business stakeholders to assess accounting, control, and reporting implications of new products, transactions, and business activities.
Provide day-to-day guidance, review, and coaching to junior accounting staff, establishing clear expectations and accountability for deliverables.
Support special projects and ad hoc analyses as directed by the Corporate Controller or CFO, presenting findings, recommendations, and potential risks.
Assist with materials for Board, Committee, and Partner meetings as needed, including financial analyses and reporting support.