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Sr. Manager, Broker-Dealer Financial Operations & Controls

BettermentNew York, NYPosted May 26, 2026

$135k–$160k/yr

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About Betterment

Betterment is a leading, technology-driven financial services company that offers investing, savings and retirement solutions for retail investors and investment advisors as well as financial wellness solutions, including a 401(k) for small and medium-sized businesses. Our team is passionate about our mission, to empower people to build wealth with confidence and ease.  We’re headquartered in NYC and offer hybrid NY-based positions (four days/ week in-office, with no required office days during the summer and winter holidays).

About the role

The Firm Operations Team at Betterment oversees and operates Betterment’s broker-dealer entity that safeguards over $65B in assets for over one million customers. The team is responsible for firm-level dividend and corporate action processing, reconciliations, design and operation of internal controls, and regulatory and financial reporting to maintain compliance with relevant FINRA and SEC financial responsibility rules.

The team works collaboratively across departments to improve and automate processes, as well as owns the relationships with various third parties including the broker-dealer’s auditors, clearing firm, and banking institutions.

As Senior Manager of Broker-Dealer Financial Operations and Controls you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and managing all financial and operational aspects of our broker dealer business. You will collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance with industry regulations, maintain accurate financial records, and optimize operational processes to support our growth.

This role is based out of our NYC office. Below we've reflected the base salary range for this position. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Betterment’s total compensation package for employees. 

  • New York City: $135,000 - $160,000

This job may also be eligible for variable compensation in the form of a company incentive bonus. 

A day in the life

The ideal candidate for this role will possess a strong understanding of broker-dealer operations, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance, particularly in financial services and technology. They are comfortable in a spreadsheet, talking to auditors and regulators, and working with our Product and Engineering teams to build out new products. On any given day you will:

  • Complete and oversee daily reconciliations, investigating and resolving any breaks
  • Monitor firm liquidity and net capital, overseeing all transactional processes including money movements and securities processing
  • Enhance, implement, and execute against additional controls related to broker dealer compliance
  • Work with the FINOP to prepare and file weekly, monthly, and annual reporting, such as Reserve Calculations, Net Capital Computations, and year-end financial packages 
  • Act as main counterpoint with auditors for our annual broker-dealer reviews

What we’re looking for

  • Bachelor’s or Master's Degree in Accounting
  • CPA License
  • Series 27 or ability to rapidly obtain
  • Minimum of 5+ years of accounting experience in public accounting, preferably in audit
  • Experience working with a FINOP at a broker-dealer or clearing firm is a plus
  • Strong experience with financial reporting
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal

Join a team built on these core values

We change lives

Be a part of a community of innovators working to transform financial outcomes for real people. Your work will make an impact, always laddering up to our mission; to empower people to build wealth with confidence and ease.

We set audacious goals

We set them for the company, our customers, and ourselves, and we won’t stop until we reach them. We don’t just show up; we give our all, then celebrate our wins.

We value all perspectives

When we collaborate, we're at our best. We believe diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes and strive to uphold our supportive and inclusive community.

We simplify financial services

We’re financial services pioneers, always finding new ways to improve, optimize, and enhance. Constant improvement is in our DNA.

 Our Commitment to Your Total Well-being:

  • We offer a competitive suite of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; infertility support and WPATH-aligned transgender health benefits; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); transit benefits and FSA and HSA options
  • Ownership: Equity for all employees, including new hire and refresher grants.
  • Time: Flexible paid time off, paid parental leave, and a fully paid four-week sabbatical in your sixth year.
  • Growth: Company-paid professional coaching for all employees.
  • Wealth: Day-one 401(k) match plus matching on qualified student loan payments.

What happens next

We’ll take a few weeks to review all applications. If we’d like to spend more time with you, we’ll reach out to arrange next steps, which will include 3-4 sets of meetings with your future colleagues.

In the interview process, we’ll look to learn more about yo

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