Accounting - Finance

Brokerage Accounting Manager (Japan Securities Entity)

Alpaca

LocationBoston
ContractFull-time
Anticipated Start Date2026-07-29
Posted2 hours ago

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Brokerage Accounting Manager (Japan Securities Entity)

Your Role:  We are seeking an experienced accounting professional to oversee the full spectrum of accounting activities for our Japan entity.

In this role, you will be responsible for both securities accounting for our regulated securities business and general corporate accounting for the operating company. You will play a critical role in supporting the financial and accounting functions of the Japan entity through regulatory capital management, regulatory reporting, financial close processes, cash management, payment operations, and financial reporting.

In addition to calculating and monitoring the Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR), you will contribute to capital planning and capital strategy development to support business growth and new business initiatives. Working closely with senior management and global finance teams, you will help build and maintain a strong financial foundation that supports sustainable growth while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

You will also collaborate with global finance teams and stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement. In our fast-growing startup environment, we are looking for someone who can not only execute core accounting responsibilities with accuracy and ownership, but also contribute to building new processes, supporting system implementations and migrations, and providing accounting and finance support for new business initiatives and product launches.

  Things You Get To Do: Securities Accounting Manage accounting operations for a regulated securities business

Perform accounting for securities transactions and customer assets

Calculate, monitor, and validate the Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR)

Support the development of capital plans and capital strategies aligned with business growth objectives

Partner with management and global teams on capital management and regulatory capital optimization

Prepare and submit regulatory reports and filings to the Financial Services Agency (FSA), Japan Securities Dealers Association (JSDA), and other regulatory bodies

Support accounting and finance activities related to regulatory compliance requirements

General Accounting and Finance Manage general accounting operations for the corporate entity

Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes

Oversee payment operations, including invoice processing and employee expense reimbursements

Manage cash flow and treasury activities

Prepare financial statements and supporting accounting schedules

Other Responsibilities Support accounting system implementation and migration projects

Provide accounting and financial support for new product and service launches

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