Brokerage Accounting Manager
Alpaca provides developer APIs for stock, options, and crypto trading, enabling businesses and developers to build trading applications and automate investment strategies.
Maintainer signals as of 8/14/2026
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About Alpaca
Alpaca helps developers and businesses access financial markets through API-first infrastructure for stock, options, and cryptocurrency trading. Users can build algorithmic trading strategies, create investing applications, and integrate brokerage services into their platforms.
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About the Role
As a Brokerage Accounting Manager for the Japan entity you will oversee the full spectrum of accounting activities You will manage securities accounting and customer assets perform monthly quarterly and annual financial close and ensure regulatory reporting and compliance You will calculate and monitor the Capital Adequacy Ratio CAR contribute to capital plans and strategies and collaborate with global finance teams on capital management You will also lead system implementation and migration projects and provide accounting support for new product launches while continuously improving accounting operations across the organization.
Requirements
- Hands-on accounting experience within a securities firm
- Hands-on general accounting experience within a corporate environment
- Experience managing monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
- Knowledge of financial accounting and management accounting principles
- Knowledge of, or practical experience with, Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) calculations and regulatory capital requirements
- Business-level proficiency in both Japanese and English
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
- Experience working in a global company or multinational team environment
- Experience leading ERP or accounting system implementation and migration projects
- Experience driving process improvement and operational standardization initiatives
- Experience supporting accounting and finance activities for new business initiatives or product launches
- Experience working in a startup or high-growth company environment
Responsibilities
- Manage accounting operations for a regulated securities business
- Perform accounting for securities transactions and customer assets
- Calculate, monitor, and validate the Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR)
- Support the development of capital plans and capital strategies aligned with business growth objectives
- Partner with management and global teams on capital management and regulatory capital optimization
- Prepare and submit regulatory reports and filings to the Financial Services Agency (FSA), Japan Securities Dealers Association (JSDA), and other regulatory bodies
- Support accounting and finance activities related to regulatory compliance requirements
- Manage general accounting operations for the corporate entity
- Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
- Oversee payment operations, including invoice processing and employee expense reimbursements
- Manage cash flow and treasury activities
- Prepare financial statements and supporting accounting schedules
- Support accounting system implementation and migration projects
- Provide accounting and financial support for new product and service launches
- Contribute to the improvement and standardization of accounting operations in collaboration with the global finance team
Benefits
- 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
