Director, Division Controller

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Job Description

As the world works and lives faster, FIS is leading the way. Our fintech solutions touch nearly every market, company and person on the planet. Our teams are inclusive and diverse. Our colleagues work together and celebrate together. If you want to advance the world of fintech, we'd like to ask you: Are you FIS?

About the role:

Direct and oversee all accounting and financial activities of FIS' broker-dealer in both the US and UK, including accounting, financial and compliance reporting and recordkeeping. Support the overall FIS objectives to ensure the achievement of revenue and profitability goals as well as future business growth objectives. Maintain FINRA and SEC compliance.

About the team:

Manage a team of individuals who supports both the US and UK broker-dealer business.

What you will be doing:

• Directs the accounting and finance activities of an organizational unit in support of revenue and profitability goals.

• Establishes objectives, practices, procedures and initiatives typically relying on corporate senior management for setting strategic direction, guidance and company-wide policies.

• Develops, leads, manages and motivates staff.

• Ensures the accurate and timely preparation of all financial reports including income statements, balance sheets, reports to shareholders, regulators etc.

• Oversee all financial aspects of the broker-dealer, including accounting, financial and compliance reporting, and recordkeeping.

• Prepare and submit required financial reports to regulatory bodies like FINRA and the SEC

• Ensure the firm adheres to all FINRA rules, regulations, and industry standards, including those related to net capital, customer protection, and recordkeeping.

• Maintain accurate and complete records of all financial transactions and activities, as required by securities industry rules.

• Serve as Broker-Dealer FinOp, Principal Financial Officer and Principal Operations Officer for FIS Global US Broker-Dealer (subject to FINRA Series 27 Licensing Requirements)

• Develops and implements policy, governance and standards.

• Provides key financial advice to members of executive and management committees.

• Participates in strategy and business plan development and regularly meets with business owners.

What you will need:

• Typically requires a minimum of 15 years of financial management experience, as well as an in-depth knowledge and expertise in the practices, regulations and operation of the assigned division.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience.

• FINRA Series 27 licensed individual to serve as FinOps Principal for the US broker dealer entity.

Added bonus if you have:

• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) license preferred.

• Preferred FINRA Series 24 (General Securities Principal) and FCA MIFIDPRU investment firm knowledge

What we offer you:

At FIS, you can learn, grow and make an impact in your career. Our benefits include:

• Flexible and creative work environment

• Diverse and collaborative atmosphere

• Professional and personal development resources

• Opportunities to volunteer and support charities

• Competitive salary and benefits

Privacy Statement

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EEOC Statement

FIS is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here supplement document available here

For positions located in the US, the following conditions apply. If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a drug test. ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Sourcing Model

Recruitment at FIS works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.

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