Financial Operations Principal

We're a dynamic team of 400+ globally distributed members who thrive working from our favorite places around the world, with teammates spanning the USA, Canada, Japan, Hungary, Nigeria, Brazil, the UK, and beyond!

We're searching for passionate individuals eager to contribute to Alpaca's rapid growth. If you align with our core values—Stay Curious, Have Empathy, and Be Accountable—and are ready to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply.

• →Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• →Active FINRA Series 27 (Financial and Operations Principal) license
• →7+ years of broker-dealer financial operations or regulatory accounting experience
• →Experience preparing and filing FOCUS Reports.
• →Strong understanding of broker-dealer accounting, reconciliations, and regulatory reporting
• →Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• →Exceptional attention to detail and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• →Ability to work independently in a remote environment while partnering effectively across teams
• →Strong knowledge of:

• →SEC Rule 15c3-1 (Net Capital Rule)
• →SEC Rule 15c3-3 (Customer Protection Rule)
• →SEC Rules 17a-3 and 17a-4
• →FINRA financial reporting requirements

• CPA designation
• Experience supporting a self-clearing broker-dealer
• Experience partnering directly with FINRA, the SEC, external auditors, and clearing firms
• Experience in a high-growth fintech or startup
• Experience improving financial operations through automation or process optimization
• Experience supporting new product launches or business expansion in a regulated broker-dealer environment

• Competitive Salary & Stock Options
• Health Benefits
• New Hire Home-Office Setup: One-time USD $500
• Monthly Stipend: USD $150 per month via a Brex Card

Alpaca is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

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