Full-Time

Accounting Manager

Posted on 7/23/2024

ION Group

ION Group

5,001-10,000 employees

Automation technology for financial sector

Compensation Overview

$135k - $150k/yr

Senior, Expert

New York, NY, USA

Hybrid position in Jersey City, NJ.

Hybrid position in Jersey City, NJ.

Hybrid position in Jersey City, NJ.

Category
Financial Accounting
Financial Analysis
Management Accounting
Accounting
Required Skills
Financial analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • 7+ years of accounting experience
  • 1+ years of experience in public accounting, preferably with a Big 4 firm
  • 1+ years of private industry experience
  • CPA or CPA-eligible and willing to obtain certification
  • Strong understanding of process and control frameworks with experience testing and documenting controls
  • Working knowledge of GAAP and the ability to navigate and understand the ASC framework
  • Self-starter with a positive attitude and strong attention to detail
  • Strong Excel skills
  • Results-oriented
Responsibilities
  • Manage the monthly close process, including reviewing close schedules and related journal entries, documentation of various account reconciliations (both IS and BS), and the ability to articulate the nature of transactions within the financial statements.
  • Ensure business transactions are captured and recorded to the GL in accordance with company policies and procedures and generally accepted accounting principles. This includes following the appropriate documentation and control requirements.
  • Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with financial regulations.
  • Prepare, on an ad hoc basis, various models or analyses to support the business decision-making process across finance and other business functions.
  • Coordinate and manage external audits and reviews, ensuring compliance and providing necessary documentation and support.
  • Identify and mitigate financial risks through proactive analysis and implementation of appropriate controls.
Desired Qualifications
  • Financial Services or Broker-Dealer experience
  • Experience automating processes
  • NetSuite exposure/experience

ION Group focuses on automation technology for the financial sector, serving institutional clients like investment banks and brokers. The company offers software platforms and APIs that facilitate seamless trading and processing, ensuring efficient transactions. ION stands out by continuously enhancing its technology and acquiring entrepreneurial firms, which keeps it agile in a changing market. The goal is to help clients navigate modern financial complexities while improving operational efficiency.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$438.5M

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

1998

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • ION's Fidessa platform won 'Best Sell-Side OMS' at APAC 2025 awards.
  • ION Commodities named CTRM Software House of the Year at Energy Risk Awards 2025.
  • ION's Enterprise Payment Hub centralizes and automates payment processing for businesses.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging fintech startups offer similar solutions at lower costs, threatening ION's market share.
  • ION's reliance on acquisitions may lead to integration challenges and cultural clashes.
  • Geopolitical tensions and regulatory changes in China and India could disrupt ION's operations.

What makes ION Group unique

  • ION Group specializes in automation technology for the financial sector.
  • The company offers sophisticated software platforms and APIs for seamless trading.
  • ION Group is known for its innovative approach and constant technological advancements.

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Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

AD&D and disability insurance

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Life insurance

Mental health care

401K plan

Performance bonus

Supplemental workers' compensation

Family medical leave & parental leave

PTO, paid holidays, sick days, bereavement leave, and volunteer time off

Commuter checks

Company social events

Employee assistance program

Free lunch

mobile phone discount

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

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1 year growth

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2 year growth

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The Herald Advocate
Jul 7th, 2025
ION wins "Best Sell-Side OMS" at Capital Markets Technology Awards APAC 2025

LONDON, July 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - ION, a global leader in trading and workflow automation software, high-value analytics and insights, and strategic consulting to financial institutions, central banks, governments, and corporates, announces that its Fidessa platform has won "Best Sell-Side OMS" at Capital Markets Technology Awards APAC 2025.

PR Newswire
May 23rd, 2025
ION wins "Best algo trading solution" at WatersTechnology Asia Awards 2025

LONDON, May 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - ION, a global leader in trading and workflow automation software, high-value analytics and insights, and strategic consulting to financial institutions, central banks, governments, and corporates, announces that its Fidessa Algorithms has won "Best algo trading solution" at the WatersTechnology Asia Awards 2025.

PR Newswire
May 22nd, 2025
Ion Commodities Named Ctrm Software House Of The Year At Energy Risk Awards 2025

LONDON, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ION Commodities, the leading global provider of energy and commodity trading and risk management (ETRM/CTRM) solutions, has been named CTRM Software House of the Year at the prestigious Energy Risk Awards 2025.Each year, Risk.net – the world's leading source of in-depth news and analysis—hosts the Energy Risk Awards to recognize excellence in the commodity markets. The awards distinguish companies across global commodity markets for their innovation and leadership.This recognition highlights ION Commodities' continued commitment to delivering innovative, scalable, and future-ready solutions that empower organizations to navigate an increasingly volatile and complex trading environment. It underscores ION's role as a trusted partner in driving digital transformation and operational resilience across global commodity markets.In recent years, ION has significantly invested in its CTRM portfolio—continuing to expand its functionality for traditional fossil fuel-based commodities while also advancing capabilities to support the energy transition. This dual focus enables businesses to navigate both long-term market shifts and near-term disruptions, while meeting growing regulatory and sustainability demands.With investments in AI, real-time analytics, cloud-native architecture, and integration across traditional and renewable fuels, biogas, carbon, and power markets, ION supports a diverse range of energy and commodity businesses in transforming and streamlining new and existing operations. Many companies have turned to ION to modernize their global trading operations, integrate renewables, and optimize supply chains. From SaaS solutions like Aspect to enterprise-scale C/ETRMs like Openlink, TriplePoint, RightAngle, and Allegro, ION's technology enables real-time risk mitigation, cross-market visibility, and long-term scalability."This recognition underscores ION's role in supporting businesses navigating the complex realities of today's global commodity markets," said Sunil Biswas, Chief Executive Officer of ION Corporates

PR Newswire
May 16th, 2025
Creditflux Announces 2025 Clo Manager Awards Winners

The Creditflux awards are the only credit fund and CLO industry awards solely determined by data and metrics, showcasing the market's best performers. LONDON, May 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Creditflux, a Debtwire service and part of ION Analytics, and the leading source for CLO and credit trading news, data, and analysis globally, hosted its 17th annual CLO Manager Awards at the Nobu Hotel in London on 15 May 2025. The global collateralized loan obligation (CLO) community came together to recognize the best-performing CLOs, managers, and funds across the USD 1.4tn global CLO market. This year, over 90 CLO managers and CLO fund managers submitted performance data for the awards. The category winners were announced live during the Creditflux Manager Awards Dinner, attended by 350 guests

ION Group
May 1st, 2025
ION's Fidessa CAT Reporting Service named "Most Innovative Trade & Transaction Reporting Initiative" at A-Team Innovation Awards 2025

LONDON - 01 May 2025: ION, a global leader in trading and workflow automation software, high-value analytics and insights, and strategic consulting to financial institutions, central banks, governments, and corporates, announces that ION's Fidessa Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT) Reporting Service has been named "Most Innovative Trade & Transaction Reporting Initiative" at the A-Team Innovation Awards 2025.

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