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Assistant Controller, Corporate Accounting

New York, New York

Introduction:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Assistant Controller, Corporate Accounting to join our dynamic finance team. The role will report to our VP, Corporate and Fund Accounting. The assistant controller will also be responsible for managing the accounting team as well as auditors / external consultants.

This critical role involves managing the financial and regulatory reporting processes for our corporate and financing entities. The successful candidate will have a strong background in corporate accounting, regulatory compliance, and financial management, with Big 4 experience and CPA certification.

You’ll also have the opportunity to work cross-functionally and in close collaboration with company executive leadership, seasoned investment professionals, marketing & sales, fund accounting and business operations & growth teams. 

This is an opportunity to be part of a high-growth fintech company striving to put millions of people on the path towards financial independence. Yieldstreet is creating access to alternative investment opportunities historically unavailable to most individual investors. With over $200 million in investments from the likes of Mayfair, Stepstone, Khosla Ventures, a16z and Soros, Yieldstreet is positioned to reimagine alternative investing, and is only just getting started.

This role is preferred to be based out of the NYC office and requires being located within a commutable distance. You should expect to be in the office 3 days per week.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the accounting operations of all corporate entities (Yieldstreet, Cadre, etc.), including control systems, transaction-processing operations, policies, and procedures.
  • Lead accounting team members by providing subject matter expertise, coordinating special projects, cross training and other areas as needed
  • Oversee all financial reporting and accounting processes, including financial review and analysis, preparing account reconciliations and accruals and overall maintenance of the Company's accounting records
  • Review and approve all general ledger accounting entries, including journal entries; accruals, prepaids and estimates; fixed assets and intangible accounts
  • Responsible for maintaining and enhancing proper internal financial controls and processes. Drive process documentation and enhancement reviews including writing, reviewing and maintaining relevant standard operating procedures
  • Responsible for overseeing broker-dealer financial regulatory reporting: including monthly FOCUS report, capital computations, segregation and secured reporting, weekly customer reserve and other related computations
  • Work with Strategic Finance team to assist with quarterly board packages as well as management reporting including weekly cash forecasts, monthly budget to actuals and full year financial forecasts
  • Drive efficiencies across all management company accounting functions through multiple means including, onboarding of new systems and redesigning processes
  • Lead annual financial and regulatory audit processes entailing coordinating with the auditors, and preparing lead schedules analytics and footnotes for consolidated financial statements
  • Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes for corporate
  • Oversee the consolidation of financial statements for the entire entity, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
  • Prepare monthly/quarterly supporting schedules for complex accounting matters such as revenue recognition, software development costs, VIE analysis, warrants, stock-based compensation expense, convertible notes etc.
  • Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
  • Ensure robust internal controls are in place and operating effectively across the organization

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • CPA or equivalent certification required.
  • 10+ years of accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a corporate accounting environment
  • Experience with Broker Dealer or SEC Reporting preferred
  • Public Accounting experience preferred
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP 
  • Experience with Netsuite is a plus
  • Leadership - ability to develop and implement strategies to maximize employee performance and foster high standards, act as a role model and in the best interests of the team, firm and clients 
  • Problem Solving - ability to identify the cause and effects of issues and analyze existing and external information to come up with appropriate solutions
  • Planning/Organizing - prioritize and plan work activities for self and team proactively, use time efficiently, and maintain a high level of organization
  • Diligence and Attention to Detail - demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; monitor own work to ensure quality control of all work products of self and others 
  • Communication - speak clearly and professionally, create polished and complete documents, ensure top quality work product, and present data effectively 
  • Results Oriented - understand and analyze work product, apply critical thinking to ensure accuracy and high quality of deliverables, willingness to analyze, innovate and improve workflow processes 

About Yieldstreet

Yieldstreet is the leading private market investment platform. We believe that private market alternatives should be a fundamental part of your portfolio. That’s why we’re unlocking access to make it easier than ever to get started. We partner with top-tier investment managers to provide investors with a wide range of opportunities across real estate, venture capital, private equity, art, short term notes and more. All of our offerings are curated and vetted by our team to help investors diversify away from the stock market with confidence. 
 
Why Yieldstreet?

Join a team of diverse, smart, and friendly people from 8 different countries who speak a total of 17 different languages who are on a mission to make alternative investments a fundamental part of the modern portfolio. Our team is comprised of successful entrepreneurs with combined exits of over $1B. We get social with each other during happy hours, exercise classes and team off sites! We are a hybrid work company giving you the opportunity to connect with your peers in real time with the flexibility to work remotely a few days per week. 

What’s in it for you:
 
Competitive compensation packages including equity 
Health, dental & vision coverage with FSA/HSA options
Unlimited PTO 
401k Match 
Learning and Development stipend 
Wellness credit
Paid lunch once a week
Commuter benefit  
Life insurance
Sabbatical
Summer Fridays

Compensation:

  • HIRING SALARY RANGE: $150k+ (Actual salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) Compensation package also includes generous, bonus, benefits and equity.

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