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Cantor Fitzgerald

Arranges financing and brokers securities trades

Assistant Vice President – AI & Financial Accounting & Controls

Financial AccountingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNew York, NY, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is required.
  • Five to seven years of experience in finance or accounting roles, or equivalent accounting or controls experience, is required.
  • Strong financial accounting knowledge and experience executing financial controls are required.
  • Ability to critically review automated and AI-generated outputs using sound accounting judgment is required.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills are required.
  • A professional accounting qualification or equivalent is preferred.
  • Experience working within Finance or Controllership functions is an asset.
  • Working knowledge of Oracle, Essbase, and Tableau is advantageous.
  • Experience supporting audit engagements is desirable.
  • A proven track record of successful collaboration with cross-functional teams is required.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain ownership of critical reconciliations for Finance functions.
  • Lead variance analysis and root-cause investigations, providing timely reports to Finance leadership.
  • Review and approve system outputs, automation results, and AI-assisted calculations for accuracy and completeness.
  • Ensure automation and AI adoption aligns with firmwide control frameworks and data integrity standards.
  • Execute and document financial controls, maintaining audit-ready evidence.
  • Track exceptions, manage remediation, and escalate issues to Finance leadership.
  • Serve as the primary audit and compliance liaison for Finance transformation workstreams.
  • Coordinate with internal and external auditors for timely audit responses.
  • Proactively identify audit risks arising from process and technology changes.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, communicating control requirements and accounting considerations.

About the Company

Cantor Fitzgerald

Arranges financing and brokers securities trades

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
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1945

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