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Full-Time

Manager – Assistant Controller

Broker Dealer

Posted on 6/27/2024

Yieldstreet

Yieldstreet

201-500 employees

Platform for alternative investments access

Consulting
Fintech
Social Impact
Crypto & Web3
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$150kAnnually

+ Equity

Senior

New York, NY, USA

Category
Financial Controller
Accounting
Required Skills
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • CPA or equivalent certification required.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting, with at least 3 years in a broker-dealer environment.
  • Previous experience in a Big 4 accounting firm is highly preferred.
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and broker-dealer regulatory requirements.
  • Preferred: Possession of the Series 27 Financial and Operations Principal (FINOPs) license, enabling the issuance of regulatory filings. Or have a willingness to obtain the license.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
  • Oversee the accounting operations of our subsidiaries, including control systems, transaction-processing operations, policies, and procedures.
  • Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes of the broker dealer entity and associated subsidiary entities (acquired as part of a recent acquisition).
  • Prepare and file all required financial and regulatory reports with FINRA and other regulatory bodies.
  • Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts, and report variances.
  • Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
  • Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
  • Provide leadership and support to accounting staff, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages continuous improvement and high performance.

Yieldstreet provides a platform for individual investors to access alternative investments like real estate, private credit, and private equity, which are typically reserved for institutional investors. The company stands out by offering a wide selection of vetted investment opportunities, with only 10% of evaluated deals being approved, ensuring high-quality options for its users. Yieldstreet generates revenue through fees on investments and maintains transparency by publishing returns on matured investments. Its goal is to help clients diversify their portfolios and achieve consistent returns, especially during unstable market conditions.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$794.7M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

7%

2 year growth

6%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Yieldstreet's strategic acquisition of Cadre enhances its leadership position in the private market investment space.
  • The partnership with Wilshire allows Yieldstreet to offer even more diversified private market portfolios to its clients.
  • The appointment of experienced executives like Michael Weisz and Ted Yarbrough strengthens the company's leadership and strategic direction.

What critics are saying

  • The alternative investment market is highly competitive, requiring Yieldstreet to continuously innovate to maintain its edge.
  • The platform's focus on high-quality vetting may limit the number of available investment opportunities, potentially constraining growth.

What makes Yieldstreet unique

  • Yieldstreet democratizes access to alternative investments, traditionally reserved for institutional investors, making them accessible to a broader audience.
  • The platform's rigorous vetting process, approving only 10% of evaluated deals, ensures high-quality investment opportunities for its users.
  • Yieldstreet offers a broader selection of alternative asset classes than any other platform, providing extensive diversification options.
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