Assistant Controller

About Akuna:  

Akuna Capital is an innovative trading firm with a strong focus on collaboration, cutting-edge technology, data driven solutions, and automation. We specialize in providing liquidity as an options market maker – meaning we are committed to providing competitive quotes that we are willing to both buy and sell. To do this successfully, we design and implement our own low latency technologies, trading strategies, and mathematical models.  

Our Founding Partners first conceptualized Akuna in their hometown of Sydney. They opened the firm’s first office in 2011 in the heart of the derivatives industry and the options capital of the world – Chicago. Today, Akuna is proud to operate from additional offices in Sydney, Shanghai, London, and Singapore.  

What you’ll do as an Assistant Controller at Akuna:  

Akuna is seeking an Assistant Controller to join our Finance department and report to the Financial Controller. We are looking for a proactive self-starter who can work independently to achieve both individual and team goals. This position will work closely with other team members from Finance, Trading Operations, Procurement, Tax, and Compliance. As Akuna continues to expand by opening new offices and entering new markets, this position will continue to gain exposure and experience within the global trading industry. In this role, you will:  

• Take end-to-end ownership of key monthly close workstreams while reviewing the work of senior accountants 

• Maintain complete and accurate accounting records for multiple entities, including the general ledger, income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows

• Support global intercompany transfer pricing processes

• Support monthly management reporting for senior stakeholders

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting for regulators, banks, and other third parties

• Strengthen financial controls and procedures as the firm scales, researching technical accounting matters and maintaining documented accounting policies that comply with US GAAP

• Identify and implement system, process, and automation improvements across the monthly close and reporting cycle

• Lead the annual audit through issuance, including preparing the financial statements and footnotes and serving as a primary contact for the external auditors  

Qualities that make great candidates:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or similar

• 5+ years of trading industry or public accounting experience in the financial services field

• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP

• Excellent communication and analytical skills

• Experience reviewing the work of others  

• Advanced Excel skills; NetSuite experience preferred

• Process-improvement and automation mindset

• Ability to multitask and prioritize meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to preparing accurate work  

In addition to technical skillsets, Akuna values the unique perspectives people can bring to the table to collaboratively solve complex problems and drive Akuna forward. We want all groups to feel empowered to apply, even if you don’t meet every qualification. We welcome your application and encourage you to take the first steps toward your future with us!  

In accordance with Illinois Equal Pay Act, the minimum base salary starts at $140,000. Exact compensation offered may vary based on many factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and skill set. This role is also eligible for a discretionary performance bonus as part of the total compensation package and includes a comprehensive benefits package that may encompass employer-paid medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, and other benefits. The minimum base salary herein was determined in good faith by Akuna Capital LLC.