Senior Financial Analyst , BD

Job Summary

Senior Financial Analyst, BD - The role offers the opportunity to lead ACA's broker-dealer financial reporting function while supporting Foreside Distribution clients across accounting, regulatory, and operational processes. This position plays a critical role in ensuring financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and high-quality client service in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Location: Pune

Responsibilities

• Manage and review month-end journal entries and account reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy
• Oversee monthly bank reconciliations and intercompany activity, resolving variances timely
• Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements and regulatory reports in accordance with GAAP and FINRA/SEC requirements
• Prepare and monitor broker-dealer net capital calculations
• Lead preparation, review, and submission of quarterly FOCUS filings
• Manage FINRA registration and representative renewal processes
• Support external audits by preparing documentation and responding to auditor inquiries
• Oversee calculation and reconciliation of 12b-1 fees, transaction-based compensation, and other revenue streams
• Prepare and deliver monthly and quarterly board and management reporting
• Serve as a primary point of contact for client reporting requests and escalated inquiries

To Qualify for the Role, You Will Have

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of three (3) years of accounting experience
• Minimum of one (1) year of broker-dealer experience
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and broker-dealer regulatory requirements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Adobe Acrobat

Ideally, You'll Also Have

• Experience supporting financial reporting for investment advisors or affiliated financial services organizations
• Hands-on experience with FINRA filings, including FOCUS filings and net capital calculations
• Experience working directly with external auditors and regulatory bodies
• Exposure to client-facing financial reporting or operational support

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment on matters of significance
• Demonstrated professional integrity and ethical judgment
• Strong financial analysis and analytical problem-solving skills
• Advanced understanding of accounting systems and financial reporting processes
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal teams and clients
• Dependable, adaptable, and responsive to changing business and client needs

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