Controller - Capital Markets & Brokerage

U.S. Bank•St. Louis, MO

5d•$143,905 - $169,300•Hybrid

About The Position

U.S. Bank is seeking an accomplished finance leader to serve as Controller for Capital Markets & Brokerage, reporting directly to the Broker-Dealer CFO. The role oversees accounting, financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and the control environment for an introducing retail brokerage broker-dealer and a self-clearing capital markets broker-dealer. The Controller partners with executive leadership, business line leaders, risk, treasury, regulatory, and finance teams. The position supports business growth, product innovation, acquisitions, and enterprise-wide strategic initiatives across activities including fixed income trading, underwriting, securities financing, advisory services, and brokerage operations. It also leads and develops accounting professionals and drives improvements to accounting processes, automation, governance, and control frameworks. The role follows U.S. Bank’s hybrid work model and requires working from a designated U.S. Bank office at least three days per week. The listed pay range is $143,905 to $169,300; actual pay may vary by location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
Extensive experience leading accounting and financial reporting functions within a broker-dealer, investment banking, capital markets, or securities organization.
Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial instruments, broker-dealer operations, and regulatory reporting requirements.
Proven experience managing PCAOB audits and audited financial statements.
Strong understanding of SEC Rule 17a-5, SEC Rule 15c3-1, and SEC Rule 15c3-3.
Demonstrated success leading teams and building high-performing finance organizations.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting both introducing and self-clearing broker-dealers.
Expertise in fixed income trading, underwriting, repo/reverse repo, securities financing, or related capital markets activities.
Experience supporting acquisitions, integrations, and complex business transformations.
Exposure to equity trading, equity underwriting, prime brokerage, or institutional markets businesses.
Active CPA designation.
FINRA Series 27 license.

Responsibilities

Provide executive leadership for accounting, financial reporting, and control activities across multiple broker-dealer entities.
Direct monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure accurate, transparent, and timely reporting.
Oversee preparation and review of GAAP financial statements, regulatory reporting, and related disclosures.
Serve as the primary accounting leader supporting fixed income trading, underwriting, securities financing, advisory services, and brokerage operations.
Partner with senior business leaders to evaluate new products, strategic growth initiatives, and acquisitions from accounting and financial reporting perspectives.
Lead external and internal audits, regulatory examinations, and interactions with key stakeholders.
Improve accounting processes, automation initiatives, governance practices, and control frameworks.
Develop and mentor accounting professionals and foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and innovation.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision.
Basic term and optional term life insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Pregnancy disability and parental leave.
401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan.
Paid vacation of two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure.
Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities.
Adoption assistance.
Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 hours worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.
Incentive and recognition programs.
Equity stock purchase and 401(k) contribution.
Pension, subject to eligibility requirements.