Chief Financial Officer (CFO), FCM

The Company is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for its Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) entity. The successful candidate will be the senior finance leader, responsible for maintaining the FCM's financial standing with regulatory bodies, protecting customer funds, and providing accurate and timely financial information to leadership. This is a hands-on role that involves defining and building the finance function from the ground up, including segregation computations, net capital monitoring, and regulatory filings. The CFO will also be involved in daily financial operations, managing the FCM's financial close, and ensuring the entity is always examination-ready. Applicants must have a minimum of 10 years' experience in finance, accounting, or regulatory reporting, with a significant background in a carrying FCM. Direct experience in the specific financial requirements and filing systems of the CFTC and NFA is essential. The role requires a candidate who can effectively communicate with senior leadership on financial matters, manage external audits, and build and maintain financial policies and controls. A proactive approach to identifying and addressing financial issues is crucial. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of FCM operations and may have held senior finance positions within a carrying FCM. Experience in establishing a finance function for a new FCM or supporting its registration process is a plus.