Finance Control Associate / Vice President

Nomura Holdings, inc.•Jacksonville, FL

42d•$115,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

Nomura's Finance Control team, in the Americas, is looking for an Associate/Vice President to join the team. The candidate will focus on the monthly close process, quarterly reporting, and annual financial statements for the investment management business. This includes the supervision of accounting staff, managing external audit queries, and helping manage new business changes. The ideal candidate should have strong understanding of US GAAP reporting. We are looking for a motivated and ambitious individual with a track record of working in a high volume and results oriented environment. The candidate will have the opportunity to drive meaningful change and contribute to initiatives that are of high importance to Nomura’s Management team.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in an Accounting or Finance role, preferably in financial services or a related industry
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance from accredited college/university
Strong technical accounting skills
Experience in financial services is highly preferred
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Organized and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Excellent analytics, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Enthusiasm for both quantitative-driven and qualitative-focused situations
Advanced in MS Office particularly in Excel
Applicants for this position in the Finance Division of NHA must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The Finance Division is not sponsoring or taking over sponsorship of employment visas for this position at this time.

Nice To Haves

Public accounting experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
Prepare and review financial statements and management reports
Manage, mentor, and develop accounting staff
Support external audits, regulatory reporting requirements, and other filings
Participate in discussions with external auditors and consultants
Continue the implementation of financial and accounting best practices
Ad hoc projects as assigned supporting Nomura Asset Management International new products