Job Title:  Financial Control VP

Corporate Title: Associate / Vice President

Division: Finance

Location: Philadelphia

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $140K and $150K/year* (see below footnote for additional compensation and benefits information).

Company overview

Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning over 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Retail, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking), and Investment Management. Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com.

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Department Overview: 

Financial Control team sits within the Finance department in the Americas.

Role Description:

Nomura’s Finance Control team, in the Americas, is looking for a Vice President to join the team. The candidate will focus on technical accounting matters for new products, and transactions. The role will support technical aspects of Financial Reporting and discussing technical matters with external audit teams. The ideal candidate should have strong understanding of US GAAP reporting for a Broker Dealer coupled with an understanding of risks & controls within the financial services sector. We are looking for a motivated and ambitious individual with a track record of working in a high volume and results oriented environment. The candidate will have the opportunity to drive meaningful change and contribute to initiatives that are of high importance to Nomura’s Management team.

Job Responsibilities:

• Day-to-day financial and accounting advisory on new products and transactions
• Participate in discussions with external auditors and consultants
• Continue the implementation of financial and accounting best practices
• Ad hoc projects as assigned supporting Nomura Asset Management International new products

Skills, Experience, Qualifications and Knowledge Required

• 5+ years of experience in Financial Services organization in a Finance or Accounting role
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance from accredited college/university
• Strong accounting technical skills
• Experience in Asset Management is highly preferred
• Ability to research US GAAP independently
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Organized and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Excellent analytics, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Enthusiasm for both quantitative-driven and qualitative-focused situations
• Advanced in MS Office particularly in Excel
• Data Visualization tools are a plus

Applicants for this position in the Finance Division of NHA must be currently authorized to work for any

employer in the United States. The Finance Division is not sponsoring or taking over sponsorship of employment visas for this position at this time.

Nomura Leadership Behaviors 

Explore Insights & Vision 

• Identify the underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and define a clear vision and direction for the future. 

Making Strategic Decisions 

• Evaluate all the options for resolving the problems and effectively prioritize actions or recommendations. 

Inspire Entrepreneurship in People 

• Inspire team members through effective communication of ideas and motivate them to actively enhance productivity. 

Elevate Organizational Capability 

• Engage proactively in professional development and enhance team productivity through the promotion of knowledge sharing.  

Inclusion  

• Foster a culture of inclusion and psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect). 

*base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, corporate and functional title and duties, job-related knowledge and advanced degrees, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors”.

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer