Susquehanna International Group of Companies (SIG) is a global multi-strategy trading and investment firm headquartered in Suburban Philadelphia.
Susquehanna International Group of Companies (SIG) is a global multi-strategy trading and investment firm headquartered in Suburban Philadelphia. Our team of approximately 1,500 employees spans the globe, including offices in Bala Cynwyd, Boston, Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Stamford, and internationally in Dublin, Sydney, and Shanghai.
Our growth is unprecedented, yet we maintain the small-firm culture that has been the hallmark of our organization since its inception in 1987. In order to ensure that we remain one of the leading participants in world markets, we aggressively recruit talented, team-oriented and entrepreneurial candidates from diverse backgrounds. This philosophy has led some of the smartest, most competitive and creative people to join our firm, making us a market leader and fueling our continued expansion.
Once onboard, our employees have a multitude of professional development opportunities available to them. From formal training programs led by our Education Department to Colleague to Colleague mentoring, our employees are able to maximize the training opportunities within our firm to define the career paths that best suit their personal and professional needs. If you are looking to join an organization whose dynamic infrastructure and advanced technology challenge the mind and encourage teamwork, look no further. Additional information can be found on our website, www.sig.com.
By joining our accounting department as a Senior Staff Accountant, you will become part of a closely knit, dynamic team that is responsible for the preparation of monthly financial statements, reconciliation with financial operations profit and loss (P&L) reports, as well as annual external audit and tax filing support. In this role, you will be able to act autonomously to gather all of the relevant information to prepare financials from multiple internal and external sources in order to ensure timely and accurate completion of all of the financials required for the entities under your responsibility. You will also collaborate with colleagues throughout the accounting team as well as with our financial operations groups to enhance your understanding of the business strategies and financial products utilized in the firm's various operating entities.
Furthermore, you will have innumerable opportunities to participate in challenging and diverse projects, such as assisting the firm's external auditors in the annual audit process of the companies for which they are responsible. Your role may also entail the consolidation of financial reporting and tax projections as well as various internal valuations. This is a terrific opportunity to gain exposure to the daily operations of a global financial services firm and to expand upon your accounting knowledge as our firm continues to grow and add additional ventures to our business profile.
Essential Functions Analysis, on a monthly basis, of any information provided by clearing brokers, as well as, preparing financial statements for various broker-dealers and holding companies
Assist external auditors in the annual audit process of the companies under responsibility
Reconcile, on a monthly basis, the daily P&L, and the general ledger
Work autonomously and be responsible for gathering all relevant information to prepare financials, including: gathering information from various clearing brokers and internal sources
Consolidated financial reporting projections, tax projections, and various internal valuations
Required/Preferred Qualifications Bachelors degree in accounting or business required
Minimum of two (2) years in a staff accounting role required; Public Accounting experience and a CPA preferred
Exhibition of a high energy level and capability of making certain decisions independent of management influence
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, required
Ability to be flexible in dealing with others
Capability of handling multiple tasks while remaining focused on job objectives
Strong desire to learn about financial products and how business strategies effect financial statements necessary
Ability to create and drive innovative processes and approaches to problems in an ever growing and complex business environment; instinctively seek ways to improve efficiency
Must be committed to being part of a team environment which emphasizes customer service and responsiveness to both internal and external parties
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Salary/Benefits: At SIG, our employees are our most valued assets. In order to ensure that we remain an employer of choice, we offer a superior compensation package that includes a base salary, commensurate with experience, as well as an annual performance bonus.
In addition to our compensation package, we offer a competitive benefits program designed to provide high value to our employees. Some of these benefits include:
-Medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage -401(k) plan with company match -Tax savings plans including Flexible Spending Accounts, 529 College Savings Plan, and Commuter Transit Benefits -Paid Vacation and holidays -Tuition Reimbursement -Relocation Assistance -Casual Attire -Free lunch -On-Site concierge services including dry cleaning, postage, and banking -Free on-site fitness center -Free on-site parking -Free on-site wellness center
These benefits may vary based upon office location.
