Job Description:

Guggenheim Securities is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Finance Associate to support the Product Control, Accounting and FP&A functions within the Finance organization.  Reporting to the Business Unit Product Controller, this person will join a highly collaborative and productive team that provides critical support to the organization.  The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting and analysis to support strategic decision-making within the organization.  The ideal candidate will have strong financial modeling skills, a core understanding of accounting principles and excellent communication skills.  The Business Unit Controller/Business Management Analyst role is located in New York, NY.

Essential Job Functions

Support the daily and monthly financial reporting process

Participate in monthly close process; ensure reliability and integrity of financial information

Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans

Develop and maintain financial models

Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement

Develop commentary that adds value and draws attention to key issues and/or perspectives

Continuously improve financial processes and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy

Establish and report key operating metrics used to drive the business to greater efficiency

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field

5-7 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, investment banking, or a similar role

Strong financial modeling and analytical skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial software applications

Knowledge of accounting principles and financial statement analysis

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Workday general ledger and OneStream financial planning/software a plus

Financial services experience

Work Location 

Currently, this role is expected to be in the ­­­­New York office at least 3 days per week. 

Salary

Annual base salary between $120-125k

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this position. Actual base salaries may vary depending on factors such as location and experience. The range listed reflects base salary only, and the total compensation package may include other components such as incentive compensation.

About Us:

Guggenheim Securities is the investment banking and capital markets business of Guggenheim Partners, a global investment and advisory firm. Guggenheim Securities offers services that fall into four broad categories: Advisory, Financing, Sales and Trading, and Research. Guggenheim Securities is headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Chicago, Boston, Atlanta, San Francisco, and Houston.

For more information, please visit GuggenheimSecurities.com, follow us on LinkedIn or contact us at GSLateralRecruiting@guggenheimpartners.com or 212.518.9200.

Guggenheim Securities, LLC (“GS”) does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications. GS considers any resume or application to be unsolicited if (a) received from an entity or individual without a current recruiting agreement with GS or (b) submitted to anyone at the firm other than through the process set forth in the recruiting agreement between GS and the submitting entity or individual, and GS will not pay a fee to any entity or individual for such submission.