Posted 2 months ago
Assistant Controller - Broker Dealer
@ Squarepoint Capital
Montréal, Quebec
Overview
Squarepoint Capital is hiring an Assistant Controller for a US broker-dealer. The role covers month-end close, net capital calculation, regulatory filings (FOCUS, SIPC, 17H) and liaison with external auditors. The posting states a minimum base salary of $120,000 for New York and possible discretionary bonuses.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare journal entries and month-end close, including net capital calculation
- Review trading subledger and classify P&L accurately
- Prepare FOCUS, SIPC and 17H regulatory filings
- Liaise with external auditors on financial statements
- Prepare monthly management reporting files
Requirements summary:
- 3 to 6 years of public or private accounting experience
- Broker-dealer experience strongly preferred
- CPA preferred
- Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication and team collaboration
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-25
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-28
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Wellness |
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Squarepoint Capital
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Full company description
Squarepoint is a leading global investment management firm that develops quantitative investment strategies to achieve high quality returns for our clients. We are a data and technology driven firm who specialize in developing automated trading systems that execute across global financial markets.
- LinkedIn followers
- 54,397
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1,591
- Reported office locations
- 250 W 55th St, New York, NY 10019, US
- One Ropemaker Street, London, United Kingdom EC2Y9AW, GB
- 88 Market Street, Singapore, Singapore 048948, SG
- 1190 Avenue des Canadiens-de-Montréal, Montreal, Quebec H3B0G7, CA
- 16 Avenue Matignon, Paris, France 75008, FR
- Quai du Mont Blanc 1, Geneva, Switzerland 1201, CH
- Baarerstrasse 53/55, Zug, Switzerland 6300, CH
- 18 Westlands Rd, Hong Kong, HK
- Intermediate Ring Road, Bangalore, 560071, IN
- Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai, AE
- 845 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX 77002, US
- Calle de Velázquez, 34, Madrid, Community of Madrid 28001, ES
- 201 W Brookline St, Boston, Massachusetts 02118, US
- Business categories
- Financial Services
- Other recorded names
- Squarepoint Capital
- Squarepoint
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- 0
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Squarepoint is a leading global investment management firm that develops quantitative investment strategies to achieve high quality returns for our clients. We are a data and technology driven firm who specialize in developing automated trading systems that execute across global financial markets.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Financial Services |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | New York, NY |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 52 |
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Position Overview:
- The candidate must be comfortable working in a rapidly changing environment with an ability to deliver high quality work in collaboration with colleagues in different offices and service providers in different time zones.
- Prepare journal entries and assist with the month-end close of a US broker-dealer, including the net capital calculation
- Review trading subledger and ensure accurate classification of P&L
- Assist in the preparation of annual financial statements and other regulatory filings including FOCUS reports, SIPC filings, and 17H reports.
- Implement systems, processes, and procedures to improve efficiency while maintaining adequate internal control environment
- Liaise with external auditors regarding financial reporting and timely issuance of financial statements
- Prepare monthly reporting files for management and other interested parties
- Compile information for due diligence requests from counterparties, assist with other ad hoc
- Demonstrate an understanding of relevant regulations and reporting requirements
Required Qualifications:
- Experience working on a broker-dealer strongly preferred
- CPA preferred
- 3 – 6 years of experience with public and/or private accounting
- Exceptional analytical skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Team player with excellent communication skills
- Ability to multitask
- Highly organized
The minimum base salary for this role is $120,000 if located in New York. This expectation is based on available information at the time of posting. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses, which could constitute a significant portion of total compensation. This role may also be eligible for benefits, such as health, dental, and other wellness plans, as well as 401(k) contributions. Successful candidates’ compensation and benefits will be determined in consideration of various factors.
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