Controller - Capital Markets & Brokerage

At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One. ## **Job Description** Reporting directly to the Broker-Dealer CFO. The Broker-Dealer Controller is a senior finance leader and is responsible for operational accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls for introducing retail brokerage broker-dealer and a self-clearing capital markets broker-dealer. **Key Responsibilities** • Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for both broker-dealers. • Oversee preparation and review of GAAP financial statements and related disclosures. • Manage internal and external audits. • Ensure accurate accounting for trading, underwriting, securities financing, advisory, and commission-based activities. • Maintain strong internal controls, accounting policies, and financial reporting governance. • Provide accounting leadership for new products, business growth initiatives, and acquisitions. • Lead and develop accounting professionals while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. **Required Qualifications** • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. • Significant broker-dealer accounting and financial reporting experience. • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial instruments, and broker-dealer operations. • Experience managing PCAOB audits and audited financial statements. • Working knowledge of SEC Rule 17a-5, SEC Rule 15c3-1, and SEC Rule 15c3-3. **Preferred Qualifications** • Experience supporting both introducing and self-clearing broker-dealers. • Background in fixed income trading, underwriting, repo/reverse repo, or securities financing activities. • Acquisition and integration experience. • Exposure to equity trading, equity underwriting, or prime brokerage businesses. • CPA preferred. • FINRA License Series 27. **Location Requirements** This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week. If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our [disability accommodations for applicants](https://careers.usbank.com/global/en/disability-accommodations-for-applicants). **Benefits:** Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following: - Healthcare (medical, dental, vision) - Basic term and optional term life insurance - Short-term and long-term disability - Pregnancy disability and parental leave - 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan - Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure) - Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities - Adoption assistance - Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law Review our full benefits available by employment status [here](https://careers.usbank.com/global/en/benefits/us). U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law. **E-Verify** U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territ…