Analyst – Financial Control

Job Description

Financial Control Analyst | Nomura

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Nomura, located in Jacksonville, FL. Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning over 30 countries and regions, connecting markets East & West and serving individuals, institutions, corporates, and governments across its Retail, Wholesale, and Investment Management divisions. Founded in 1925, the firm operates on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, delivering creative solutions and considered thought leadership. As a Financial Control Analyst, you will be integral to the finance team, focusing on the monthly close, quarterly reporting, and annual financial statements for the investment management business, which is critical for maintaining financial integrity and compliance.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Jacksonville, FL
• Pay: $75000–$80000 yearly
• Team: Financial Control team sits within the Finance department in the Americas.
• Mission: Focus on the monthly close process, quarterly reporting, and annual financial statements for the investment management business, ensuring accurate US GAAP reporting.
• Tech Stack: MS Office, particularly Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Support: Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Prepare: Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Assist: Assist with preparing annual financial statements and external audits.
• Analyze: Analyze variances and identify discrepancies in financial data.
• Resolve: Investigate and resolve accounting issues independently.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance from an accredited college/university, with an understanding of US GAAP reporting.
• Experience: 1-3 years of experience in an Accounting or Finance role, preferably in financial services or a related industry.
• Skills: Strong technical accounting skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, excellent analytics, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Bonus: Public accounting experience.