Chief Financial Officer responsible for financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and operational oversight within Guggenheim Treasury Services. Leading finance and accounting team in a dynamic structured funding business.
Responsibilities
Lead all financial reporting, month-end close, and consolidation processes across the various entities in the business
Own and enforce accounting policies for structured products including total return swaps (TRS), repurchase agreements, securities lending, and other funding arrangements in accordance with US GAAP
Manage FOCUS and other regulatory reporting, as well as overall capital compliance, for the SEC-registered SBSD, including net capital requirements under SEC Rule 18a-1, financial recordkeeping under Rule 18a-6, and periodic reporting obligations under Rule 18a-7
Contribute to compliance efforts related to SEC risk management requirements applicable to SBSDs, including margin, counterparty exposure, and position reporting
Partner with technology leadership on the modernization of our accounting and order management systems, including the transition from legacy infrastructure to new financial reporting and journal entry processes
Establish and maintain strong internal controls, audit readiness, and governance frameworks across both regulated and unregulated entities
Manage relationships with external auditors, regulators, custodians, and counterparties
Build and develop the finance and accounting team
Requirements
Minimum of 15 years of progressive finance and accounting experience
CPA required; CFA or advanced degree a plus
Substantive experience in a regulated financial services environment required; candidates from the following backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply: SEC-registered security-based swap dealers (SBSD)
CFTC-registered swap dealers (SD) or futures commission merchants (FCM)
FINRA-registered broker-dealers, particularly those with prime brokerage, equity finance, or OTC derivatives businesses
Familiarity with SEC or FINRA regulatory capital frameworks; direct experience with SEC SBSD rules (18a-1, 15c3-1, 18a-6, 18a-7) is a plus but not required — candidates with transferable regulatory capital experience are encouraged to apply
Strong technical accounting background in derivatives and structured products under US GAAP, including equity swaps, TRS, and repurchase agreements
Experience managing financial operations across both regulated entities and unregulated affiliates, including intercompany arrangements and transfer pricing considerations
Track record of leading or contributing to financial systems modernization initiatives
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial and regulatory matters internally and externally.
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