Associate, Financial Control, Treasury & Regulatory Reporting

Job Description

Associate, Financial Control, Treasury & Regulatory Reporting | Cohen & Steers

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Cohen & Steers, located in New York, NY. Cohen & Steers is a publicly traded asset management firm committed to an inclusive culture that values diversity. This position plays a crucial role in supporting the corporate accounting and financial analysis functions, directly contributing to the accurate and timely financial information of the firm. By assisting with month-end and quarter-end close processes and identifying process improvements, this role helps management achieve departmental and firm-wide objectives.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid – New York, NY
• Pay: $80000–$85000 yearly
• Team: Finance | Reports to: Vice President, Assistant Controller
• Mission: Support corporate accounting and financial analysis, contributing to the financial health and regulatory compliance of domestic and foreign regulated entities.
• Tech Stack: Excel, accounting/reporting tools, Workday Financials (a plus)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Close: Assist in the monthly and quarter‑end close processes for assigned legal entities within Cohen & Steers’ consolidated financial statements.
• Account Reconciliation: Prepare and analyze balance sheet account reconciliations, supporting schedules, journal entries, and related documentation/workpapers.
• Regulatory Compliance: Maintain and operate assigned internal controls over financial reporting and support the design and implementation of ICFR enhancements.
• Treasury Support: Prepare schedules supporting firm cash, investment, and hedging activities, and assist with payment processing support and related documentation.
• Audit Coordination: Coordinate with external auditors, respond to audit requests, and manage multiple detailed assignments in a dynamic environment.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting; early career professional with foundational knowledge in financial principles.
• Experience: 1–3 years of accounting experience in asset management, financial services, and/or public accounting.
• Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines, and proficiency in Excel and accounting/reporting tools.
• Bonus: CPA preferred, Series 99 a plus (or willingness to obtain upon hire), and Workday Financials experience a plus.