Equities Derivatives Product Controller

Jefferies is hiring an Equities Derivatives Product Controller in Jersey City, NJ, focusing on P&L production, monthly close procedures, and supporting trading desks. Responsibilities include daily P&L reporting, GL close process, and enhancing work processes. Candidates should have a degree in Accounting or Finance, 3-5 years of relevant experience, and strong analytical skills. The position follows a hybrid model with 2 days required in the office.
Overview

This position is focused on Equities Product control, providing support to the trading desks and other controller groups, ensuring accurate daily P&L production, and monthly close procedures. Additionally, there will be ad-hoc / project related work in this role to assist with enhancing the platform and supporting new business activities. The role is hybrid work model, with 2 days required in office in Jersey City.

Responsibilities
• Production, validation, and reporting of T+1 P&L including daily reconciliation to Front Office data.
• Daily, Weekly, Quarterly P&L commentary, explaining material drivers of P&L to key stakeholders including the desk and senior management.
• Monthly GL close process, ensuring accurate P&L and Balance Sheet balances in the GL including Balance Sheet substantiation, and variance analysis.
• Accurate population of quarterly FASB disclosures.
• Enhance, automate, and streamline work processes.
• Ownership, complete understanding, and substantiation of all adjustments made to the subledger and GL.
• Work across various groups within support areas to resolve open issues.
• Work closely with trading desk to understand new trade flows and resolve open issues.

Job Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business related area.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant professional experience, Product Control or Public Accounting auditing financial firms
• Understanding of various securities, including Equities, Swaps, Futures and Options.
• Experience with P&L production and monthly close process.
• MS Office, with strong Excel skills.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Strong communication skills and ability to create working relationships.
• OTC Derivative experience and P&L attribution a plus
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) a plus

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range of $100,000 - $125,000