Senior Finance Controller (Controller / FINOP / Strategic Finance)

Cicada Technologies is seeking a highly hands-on Senior Finance Controller to lead financial reporting, regulatory capital oversight, and strategic finance initiatives across both the parent company and its U.S. broker-dealer subsidiary. This role blends Financial Controller rigor, FINOP responsibility, FP&A ownership, strategic finance insight, and direct execution of day-to-day finance operations within a lean startup environment.The ideal candidate is comfortable operating both strategically and operationally, including direct involvement in reconciliations, reporting preparation, cash management, accounting coordination, and finance infrastructure development.Location: Austin, TXWork Arrangement: HybridKey ResponsibilitiesFinancial Reporting & Controller FunctionOwn monthly accounting close processPrepare quarterly consolidated financial statementsManage audits and ensure GAAP complianceOversee revenue recognition and intercompany accountingMaintain internal controls and finance documentationPrepare or review reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedulesCoordinate directly with external accountants and auditorsBroker-Dealer Regulatory Oversight & FINOP Track (prior broker-dealer experience notrequired; Series 27 licensing support provided)Oversee broker-dealer regulatory capital and liquidity compliance requirements under applicable SEC and FINRA regulationsPrepare and file FOCUS Reports, SIPC filings, and annual reportsLiaise with regulators, auditors, and external service providersSupport regulatory examinations and documentation requestsFP&A and Strategic FinanceManage budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planningPerform finance KPI tracking and financial analysisSupport finance-related board and investor materialsSupport capital allocation and strategic initiativesProvide financial and operational insights to managementFinance Operations & TreasuryOversee AP/AR, payroll, treasury, and banking relationshipsCoordinate capital contributions and intercompany cash movementsAssist with payment operations and treasury managementImprove finance systems, reporting workflows, and operational processesQualifications5+ years of experience in finance, accounting, fintech, broker-dealers, or financial servicesExperience with audits, financial reporting, and accounting operationsStrong understanding of financial controls and operational finance processesAdvanced Excel skillsAbility to operate independently in fast-moving, ambiguous environmentsExperience managing finance operations across multiple legal entities preferredNice to HaveSeries 27 license or willingness to obtain within the first 4 monthsSpanish language proficiency strongly preferred (written and verbal)Strong knowledge of SEC and FINRA regulations and reportingStartup or high-growth fintech experienceExperience with QuickBooksExperience improving finance automation and reporting infrastructureWhat We Are Looking ForThe ideal candidate is pragmatic, detail-oriented, resourceful, and willing to operate across both strategic and operational finance responsibilities. This is a high-ownership opportunity within a lean and entrepreneurial environment, with the potential to grow into a broader finance leadership role as the company scales.About CicadaCicada is the first-ever all-to-all electronic trading venue for emerging-market local-currency bonds. Through a modern execution stack including a central limit order book (CLOB), RFQ workflows, and advanced proprietary trading protocols such as Spread Trading and Double Downs, Cicada delivers direct electronic access to local-currency bond markets.Cicada Securities is a U.S. broker-dealer registered with the SEC, member of FINRA and operates an alternative trading system built to meet the standards of global institutional participants. Cicada's mission is to create a level playing field and become the reference all-to-all venue for local EM securities.