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Controller

WorldQuant develops and deploys systematic financial strategies across a broad range of asset classes and global markets. We seek to produce high-quality predictive signals (alphas) through our proprietary research platform to employ financial strategies focused on market inefficiencies. Our teams work collaboratively to drive the production of alphas and financial strategies – the foundation of a balanced, global investment platform.

WorldQuant is built on a culture that pairs academic sensibility with accountability for results. Employees are encouraged to think openly about problems, balancing intellectualism and practicality. Excellent ideas come from anyone, anywhere. Employees are encouraged to challenge conventional thinking and possess an attitude of continuous improvement.

Our goal is to hire the best and the brightest. We value intellectual horsepower first and foremost, and people who demonstrate an outstanding talent. There is no roadmap to future success, so we need people who can help us build it.

The Role: We are seeking an exceptional and driven Financial Controller to join our finance team in China.

Job Responsibilities (include, but not limited to the following)

Oversee all financial operations of China with the potential to add additional countries in the East Asia region
Lead the local accounting support staff
Manage and maintain all local and corporate general ledgers
Handle all tax and regulatory reporting presented to local authorities
Oversee financial statement audits and liaise with external auditors
Analyze expenses actual-to-budget, month-over-month, and annual trend
Prepare monthly full year expense forecasts and annual budget
Manage cash flows and monthly billings to the US corporate office
Assist country General Manager with analysis/financial reviews of global programs
Prepare insightful financial analysis reports to management
Work with local Human Resources and manage local compensation analyses

What You’ll Bring:

Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
Solid understanding of local accounting principles and US GAAP
8+ years of proven experience
Excellent oral and written English skills required
Self-motivated and takes initiative with minimal mentorship
Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Prior exposure in an international workforce culture is a plus
Knowledge of Workday general ledger and human resource systems is a plus
CPA or local equivalent is a plus

Our Benefits:

Environment of continuous learning and development in a leading multinational company

Competitive and attractive compensation package

Friendly and collegial working environment

Generous time-off policy and Employee Assistant Program

Opportunity to travel and connect with our global teams

Regular team building activities and monthly happy hour

Fruits and snacks in the office

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WorldQuant is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, age, marital status, citizenship, national origin, disability, military status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable law.

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CEO of WorldQuant

Igor Tulchinsky

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By WorldQuant

WorldQuant is a global quantitative asset management firm with over $7 billion in assets under management. Founded in 2007 by Igor Tulchinsky with the belief that talent is global, but opportunity is not, WorldQuant has more than 1,000 employees s...

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FUNDING

Private

INDUSTRY

Investment & Asset Management

TEAM SIZE

501-1000

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in Old Greenwich, CT

DATE POSTED

August 4, 2023