What if you could build a career where ambition meets innovation? At LPL Financial, we empower professionals to shape their success while helping clients pursue their financial goals with confidence. What if you could have access to cutting-edge resources, a collaborative environment, and the freedom to make an impact? If you're ready to take the next step, discover what’s possible with LPL Financial.
Job Overview:
The Senior Analyst will provide support for the Company’s equity compensation plans, including restricted and performance stock units, stock options and the Company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). In addition, the Senior Analyst will be responsible for supporting the Company’s technical accounting, including providing accounting guidance and technical support to key stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
Provide support for the Company’s ESPP program, including responding to participant questions, quarterly communication, enrollment, and purchase reconciliation.
Generate, prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly and annual equity reporting, including share-based compensation support, share activity, share pool, capitalization review and tax reporting.
Support the drafting of SEC filings (i.e. Form 4) for our Executive Officers and annual proxy reporting related to equity holdings.
Provide administrative support in drafting annual equity holding statements for our Executive Officers, help with the dividend payment process and other equity administration functions.
Support and drive strategic projects and analysis including accounting and other transactions with a focus on improving and streamlining processes.
Prepare technical accounting memos and research accounting standards.
Participate in the successful execution of SOX and regulatory controls and documentation of policies and procedures.
Leverage technology to automate manual work and simplify processes where feasible to create a highly scalable, flexible, and efficient infrastructure
Promote and develop a continuous improvement culture within the Finance organization.
Please note: Additional responsibilities or duties may be assigned to you as needed or determined.
What are we looking for?
We’re looking for strong collaborators who deliver exceptional client experiences and thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments. Our ideal candidates pursue greatness, act with integrity, and are driven to help our clients succeed. We value those who embrace creativity, continuous improvement, and contribute to a culture where we win together and create and share joy in our work.
Requirements:
BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
1 to 2 years of relevant experience in corporate finance, accounting, or public accounting
Core Competencies:
Proven track record of process improvements
Strong project management and organizational skills
Effective communication, presentation, and writing skills with the ability to interact with all levels of management and staff
Ability to think creatively and analytically
Detail oriented with insight to determine applicability of big picture analysis
Ability to work within a team and take the initiative
Positive attitude, commitment to excellence, and integrity
Understanding of internal controls and proper supporting documentation
Excellent computer skills including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Preferences:
CPA license
Experience with equity plan administration systems such as Fidelity Plan Sponsor Webstation (PSW)
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Pay Range:
$74,700-$124,500/yearCompany Overview:
LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) is among the fastest growing wealth management firms in the U.S. As a leader in the financial advisor-mediated marketplace. LPL supports over 29,000 financial advisors and the wealth-management practices of 1,100 financial institution, servicing and custodying approximately $1.9 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 7 million Americans. The firm provides a wide range of advisor affiliation models, investment solutions, fintech tools and practice management services, ensuring that advisors and institutions have the flexibility to choose the business model, services, and technology resources they need to run thriving businesses.
At LPL, independence means that advisors and institution leaders have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run a thriving business. They have the flexibility to do business their way. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors and institutions, so they can take care of their clients.
For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com.
Join LPL Financial: Where Your Potential Meets Opportunity
At LPL Financial, we believe that everyone deserves objective financial guidance. As the nation’s leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of cutting-edge technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services.
Why LPL?
Innovative Environment: We foster creativity and growth, providing a supportive and responsive leadership team. Learn more about our leadership team here!
Limitless Career Potential: Your career at LPL has no limits, only amazing potential. Learn more about our careers here!
Unified Mission: We are one team on one mission—taking care of our advisors so they can take care of their clients. Learn more about our mission and values here!
Impactful Work: Our size is just right for you to make a real impact. Learn more here!
Commitment to Equality: We support workplace equality and embrace diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Learn more here!
Community Focus: We care for our communities and encourage our employees to do the same. Learn more here!
Benefits and Total Rewards: Our Total Rewards package goes beyond just compensation and insurance. It includes a mix of traditional and unique benefits, perks, and resources designed to enhance your life both at work and at home. Learn more here!
Join the LPL team and help us make a difference by turning life’s aspirations into financial realities. Please log in or create an account to apply to this position. Principals only. EOE.
Information on Interviews:
LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an @lplfinancial.com email address and will never conduct an interview online or in a chatroom forum. During an interview, LPL will not request any form of payment from the applicant, or information regarding an applicant’s bank or credit card. Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact LPL’s Human Resources Solutions Center at (855) 575-6947.
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