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About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and strategic SVP/Vice President of Accounting to manage the firm’s accounting team, reporting to the Global Controller. This role oversees the monthly close process, financial reporting, audits, and ensures 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.
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.
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.
Location
- New York, NY
Work Type
- Full Time
Experience Level
- 8+ years
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
- CPA required
Salary/Compensations
- $140,000-$200,000
Benefits
- Medical, dental & vision coverage
- 401(k)
- Life, accident, and disability insurance
- Wellness programs
- Paid time off packages that include planned time off (e.g., vacation), unplanned time off (e.g., sick leave), and paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
About the Company
- Jefferies is a leading global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm that provides advisory, sales and trading, research, and wealth and asset management services.
- With more than 40 offices around the world, we offer insights and expertise to investors, companies, and governments.
- At Jefferies, we are committed to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences and supports a workforce that is reflective of the communities where we work and live.
- As a result, we are able to pool our collective insights and intelligence to provide fresh and innovative thinking for our clients.
Equal Opportunity
- Jefferies is committed to creating and sustaining a workforce that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
- Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, pregnancy, age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, marital status, domestic partner status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any factor protected by applicable law.
- We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws.
- As part of this commitment, Jefferies will extend reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable law.