Associate – Legal Entity Controller
About the job
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting is mandatory
- CPA preferred
- Minimum 2-4 years of experience in financial accounting within a financial services company
- Experience in a Big Four public accounting firm is preferred
- Technical expertise in accounting and financial reporting is essential
- Familiarity with Oracle, ESSBASE, and HFM is an advantage
- Advanced Excel skills, project management abilities, and multitasking capabilities are required
- Strong analytical problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and attention to detail are key
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and business writing skills are a must
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
- Provide legal entity controller and financial support for Cantor's entities, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP
- Liaise with multiple departments to maintain proper accounting practices and financial controls
- Lead and offer financial support for new transactions and entity structure changes
- Manage month/quarter-end close processes, including journal entries and waterfall calculations
- Prepare and review quarterly financial statements for external reporting
- Perform administrative tasks related to entity operations, such as wire payments and invoice processing
- Conduct monthly balance sheet substantiation and analytical reporting for broker-dealer/SBSD
- Initiate process improvements, build controls, and collaborate with IT for system enhancements
- Assist with internal and external audit inquiries, ensuring compliance
- Support team, department, and business managers on ad-hoc projects and special initiatives
- Experience in a Big Four public accounting firm is preferred
- Familiarity with Oracle, ESSBASE, and HFM is an advantage
About the company
Cantor Fitzgerald arranges financing and executes securities trades for corporations and institutional investors through its investment banking and brokerage businesses. Its capital markets teams work on equity and debt offerings, while advisers support mergers, acquisitions, and private investment transactions. Trading desks cover stocks and fixed-income securities, and its prime brokerage and investment management businesses support clients with financing and portfolio services. The firm earns underwriting and advisory fees, trading commissions, and investment management fees across these activities. Founded in 1945, Cantor Fitzgerald is headquartered in New York City.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1945
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Regional reach gains authorization: Cantor announced Abu Dhabi financial-services permission in May 2026.
- New York analysts gain structured development: Cantor's consumer-and-retail role includes internal training and mentorship.
- Irish graduates receive dedicated mentorship: Cantor Fitzgerald Ireland's 18-month programme combines shadowing, feedback, and senior-leader exposure.
What critics are saying
- Banking work stretches schedules: Cantor's New York consumer-and-retail analyst posting explicitly requires the ability to work long hours.
- Dealer operations require continuing upkeep: Cantor's Fed counterparty role brings weekly activity reporting and mandatory readiness exercises.
- Affiliated businesses add coordination demands: FINRA lists Cantor's broker-dealer and BGC entities under common control.
What makes Cantor Fitzgerald unique
- Government-market access is direct: Cantor Fitzgerald's U.S. broker-dealer is a New York Fed primary dealer.
- Ownership stays private: Cantor Fitzgerald's employer profile identifies the firm as a privately held business.
- Trading funds annual philanthropy: Cantor and BGC donate one day's revenue to their September Charity Day.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- 401(k) Retirement Plan