Assistant Controller - Management Company at Squarepoint Capital (London, United Kingdom / Montreal, Canada / Jersey / Warsaw, Poland)
Squarepoint Capital· London, United Kingdom / Montreal, Canada / Jersey / Warsaw, Poland·
Job description
Department: Finance
Position Overview:
- Assist in developing standard reporting and analytics for quarter end reporting package
- Review all monthly accounting activities including month-end closing, A/R, A/P, account reconciliations, allocations schedules and intercompany transactions.
- Coordinate with third party tax and auditor professionals in completing yearly tax returns and audits, both under US GAAP and under local reporting standards
- On a monthly basis, calculate revenue allocations and reductions in accordance with the most recent Fund’s agreements, quarterly true ups and facilitate settlements of the outstanding balances between the Funds and A/R department.
- Participate in various ad-hoc requests from senior management and other departments
Required Qualifications:
- 10+ years of accounting experience; public or a mixture of Big 4 & private accounting experience
- Exceptional analytical & communication skills
- Knowledge of foreign currency transactions
- Knowledge of IFRS and/or US GAAP
- Ability to multitask & strong attention to detail
- Highly organized, self-motivated & team-oriented
Nice to have:
- Workday Financials knowledge/experience – a huge +
- Strong excel skills
Why work at Squarepoint Capital
- Culture: Collaboration across teams, a flat structure with a strong sense of ownership and accountability, and a focus on intellectual curiosity.
- Work environment: In-office for most roles (offices in New York, Boston, London, Paris, Singapore, Bangalore, etc.). Some roles offer a remote work program, but the majority require physical presence.
- Benefits: Generous parental leave, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(K) matching, disability and life insurance, paid sick days, generous PTO, paid volunteer time, free snacks and drinks. Offices are designed for in-person collaboration.
- Engineering culture: Technology is considered core to the business; engineers work closely with quantitative researchers to build and optimize trading systems. Emphasis on C++, Python, Kubernetes, and low-latency systems.
- Growth trajectory: Rapid headcount growth and a global footprint offer opportunities for career advancement and international mobility.