Controller - Capital Markets & Brokerage

At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One.

Job Description

Reporting directly to the Broker-Dealer CFO. The Broker-Dealer Controller is a senior finance leader and is responsible for operational accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls for introducing retail brokerage broker-dealer and a self-clearing capital markets broker-dealer.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for both broker-dealers.
• Oversee preparation and review of GAAP financial statements and related disclosures.
• Manage internal and external audits.
• Ensure accurate accounting for trading, underwriting, securities financing, advisory, and commission-based activities.
• Maintain strong internal controls, accounting policies, and financial reporting governance.
• Provide accounting leadership for new products, business growth initiatives, and acquisitions.
• Lead and develop accounting professionals while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Significant broker-dealer accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial instruments, and broker-dealer operations.
• Experience managing PCAOB audits and audited financial statements.
• Working knowledge of SEC Rule 17a-5, SEC Rule 15c3-1, and SEC Rule 15c3-3.

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience supporting both introducing and self-clearing broker-dealers.
• Background in fixed income trading, underwriting, repo/reverse repo, or securities financing activities.
• Acquisition and integration experience.
• Exposure to equity trading, equity underwriting, or prime brokerage businesses.
• CPA preferred.

• FINRA License Series 27.

Location Requirements

This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week.

If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.

Benefits:

Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following:

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

• Basic term and optional term life insurance

• Short-term and long-term disability

• Pregnancy disability and parental leave

• 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan

• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)

• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities

• Adoption assistance

• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

Review our full benefits available by employment status here .

U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.

E-Verify

U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $143,905.00 - $169,300.00

U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures.

Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.

Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.