Finance Control Associate / Vice President

Nomura Holdings, inc.•Philadelphia, PA

104d•$140,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning over 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Retail, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking), and Investment Management. Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com. Aon’s Benefit Index®, Nomura’s benefits rank #1 amongst our competitors Financial Control team sits within the Finance department in the Americas. Nomura’s Finance Control team, in the Americas, is looking for a Vice President to join the team. The candidate will focus on technical accounting matters for new products, and transactions. The role will support technical aspects of Financial Reporting and discussing technical matters with external audit teams. The ideal candidate should have strong understanding of US GAAP reporting for a Broker Dealer coupled with an understanding of risks & controls within the financial services sector. 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 Financial Services organization in a Finance or Accounting role
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance from accredited college/university
Strong accounting technical skills
Ability to research US GAAP independently
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

Experience in Asset Management is highly preferred
Data Visualization tools are a plus

Responsibilities

Day-to-day financial and accounting advisory on new products and transactions
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