WHAT MAKES US, US
Join some of the most innovative thinkers in FinTech as we lead the evolution of financial technology. If you are an innovative, curious, collaborative person who embraces challenges and wants to grow, learn and pursue outcomes with our prestigious financial clients, say Hello to SimCorp!
At its foundation, SimCorp is guided by our values — caring, customer success-driven, collaborative, curious, and courageous. Our people-centered organization focuses on skills development, relationship building, and client success. We take pride in cultivating an environment where all team members can grow, feel heard, valued, and empowered.
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WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT TO US
The Financial Controlling function is part of the Global Finance Management organization. Together, weare responsible foraccounting, financial controlling, consolidation,taxand transfer-pricing.
As a Lead Financial Controller, you will own the financial reporting and controlling activities for a portfolio of North American entities within ourSimCorpand Axioma legal structure. You will partner with senior leadership to drive business performance,identifyfinancial risks, and recommend actions to improve financial performance and efficiency.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Operational Finance North America, this role does not carry formal direct reports but will mentor and coordinate closely with financial controllers, including colleagues on our Manila-based shared service team, to ensure consistent, high-quality reporting across the region.
WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
Leading financial reportingin accordance withGroup IFRS principles and local accounting standards (e.g., US GAAP), including reconciliation between frameworks
Owning month-end close and year-end reporting, ensuring results areaccurateand delivered on time
Performing analytical reviews of reported results,identifyingtrends and variances, andprovidingactionable insights to senior leadership
Performing controlling reviews of journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations
Researching and resolving technical accounting matters, including entries for new contracts and business assets
Ensuring strong internal controls across financial processes and driving optimization and automation to reduce manual work
Overseeing local tax and regulatory filings, ensuringaccurateandtimelysubmissions
Coordinating internal and external audits, including preparation of supporting documentation
Participating in finance projects and ad hoc tasks across the Global Finance Management organization
WHAT WE VALUE
Most importantly, you can see yourself contributing and thriving in the position described above. We expect you to be good at several of the following and able to, and interested in, learning the rest:
7+ years of experience in financial controlling or accounting
Strong technical accounting skills, with the judgment to research and resolve complex issues independently
Experience with revenue recognition frameworks (ASC 606 / IFRS 15) is a strong plus, particularly for thosewho'veworked with SaaS or subscription-based contract structures
A self-starter whooperateseffectively at both a strategic and operational level, comfortable driving leadership-level reporting one day and detailed reconciliations the next
CPA preferred
Comfortable working with ERP systems and an experienced Excel user; SAP experience strongly preferred, Workday experience a plus
Thrives in a busy, deadline-driven environment whilemaintainingaccuracy and attention to detail
Service-minded, team-oriented, and consistently engaged
This position is based in our New York office with a hybrid work setup (two days per week inoffice). Quarterly and yearly financial reporting are peak times for us, and longer hours should be expected during peak reporting periods. Work-life balance is important to us, and we offer flexibility in balancing work and personal life.
BENEFITS
Attractive salary and bonus scheme are essential for any work agreement. However, in SimCorp we believe we can offer more. Therefore, in addition to the traditional benefit scheme, we provide a good work and life balance: flexible working hours and a hybrid model - working from SimCorp’s office two days a week. And opportunities for professional development: there is never only one route - we offer a personal approach to professional development to support the direction you want to take. Visit our career pages to learn more about working at SimCorp
NEXT STEPS
Please send us your application in English via our career site as soon as possible, we process incoming applications continually.At SimCorp, we recognize that bias can unintentionally occur in the recruitment process. To uphold fairness and equal opportunities for all applicants, we kindly ask you to exclude personal data such as photo, age, or any non-professional information from your application. Thank you for aiding us in our endeavor to mitigate biases in our recruitment process. If you are interested in being a part of SimCorp but are not sure this role is suitable, submit your CV anyway. SimCorp is on an exciting growth journey, and our Talent Acquisition Team is ready to assist you discover the right role for you. The approximate time to consider your CV is three weeks.
SimCorp welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Candidates who require accommodation during the recruitment process should contact the People & Culture team at PeopleandCultureAmericas@simcorp.com
WHO WE ARE
For over 50 years, we have worked closely with investment and asset managers to become the world’s leading provider of integrated investment management solutions. We are 4,000+ colleagues with a broad range of nationalities, educations, professional experiences, ages, and backgrounds.
SimCorp is an independent subsidiary of the Deutsche Börse Group. Following the recent merger with Axioma, we leverage the combined strength of our brands to provide an industry-leading, full, front-to-back offering for our clients.
SimCorp is an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, without regard to race, gender, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable law. We are committed to building a culture where diverse perspectives and expertise are integrated into our everyday work. We believe in the continual growth and development of our employees, so that we can provide best-in-class solutions to our clients.
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For New York City only: The salary range for this position is $113, 520 - $170, 280 USD . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including health care, leave, and retirement plans. Your total compensation may vary based on role, location, department and individual performance.
SimCorp is a provider of industry-leading integrated investment management solutions for the global buy side.
Founded in 1971, with more than 3,000 employees across five continents, we are a truly global technology leader who empowers 40 of the world’s top 100 financial companies through our integrated platform, services, and partner ecosystem.
SimCorp is a subsidiary of Deutsche Boerse Group.
For more information, see www.simcorp.com.
