Accounting Vice President
At a glance
VP-level Accounting role at Jefferies. New York · full-time · $140,000–$200,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Run close cycles across several entities and investment vehicles, covering monthly, quarterly and year-end work
- Review consolidated financial statements and intercompany eliminations for compliance with US GAAP
- Organize external audits, prepare supporting schedules and resolve issues auditors identify
- Work with deal teams, treasury and legal on transaction execution and accounting after deals close
- Lead accounting staff while improving controls, procedures, reporting automation and finance systems
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and an active CPA credential
- At least eight years of progressively responsible accounting work, ideally in financial services
- Strong command of US GAAP, financial reporting and audit work
- A track record leading teams and handling complex close processes
Who this fits
This VP-level role suits an experienced accounting leader who can manage a team and complex close work. It is based in New York, and you’ll report to the Global Controller.
From the employer
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and strategic SVP/Vice President of Accounting to help manage the firm’s accounting team with a direct reporting line to the Global Controller. This role will oversee the monthly close process, financial reporting, audits, and ensure compliance with regulatory and internal standards. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, strong leadership capabilities, and a proactive approach to process improvement in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment.
Major Duties & Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across multiple entities and investment vehicles.
- Oversee the preparation and review of GAAP-compliant financial statements, including consolidation and intercompany eliminations.
- Coordinate and manage external audits, including preparation of audit schedules and resolution of audit findings.
- Maintain and enhance internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
- Partner with the deal teams, treasury, and legal to support transaction execution and post-close accounting.
- Collaborate with FP&A and senior leadership on financial analysis, reporting, and strategic initiatives.
- Drive finance transformation initiatives, including ERP upgrades and reporting automation.
- Support regulatory reporting and compliance.
- Lead and mentor a team of accounting professionals, fostering a team culture of excellence and accountability.
Candidate requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA required.
- 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within financial services.
- Strong understanding of US GAAP, financial reporting, and audit processes.
- Experience with investment vehicles, structured credit entities preferred but not required.
- Proven leadership experience managing and complex close processes.
- Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Primary Location: New York, NY Full Time Salary Range of $140,000-$200,000.