Corporate Finance Controller POST NUMBER: 457802
Corporate Finance Controller- Accounting Policy & Projects
Location: New York, NY
Our client, a leading global asset manager with a diversified platform across private and public markets, is seeking a Vice President to join its Financial Control function. This role will report to the Head of Financial Control and play a critical part in shaping accounting policy, implementing new standards, and driving firmwide finance initiatives, including acquisitions and process improvements.
Key Responsibilities
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Partner with legal entity controllers to ensure proper adoption and maintenance of accounting policies across consolidated and stand-alone financial statements.
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Lead special projects including M&A integration, new business initiatives, and finance transformation efforts.
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Assess the impact of new accounting guidance on financial reporting and daily accounting practices.
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Analyze transactions against technical accounting guidance, preparing concise summaries for senior stakeholders.
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Support preparation and review of legal entity financial statements and high-quality analyses for senior management.
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Contribute to monthly financial close, including journal entry review and account reconciliations.
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Collaborate closely with external auditors, internal auditors, and regulatory bodies as needed.
Qualifications
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10 years of progressive Accounting/Finance experience, ideally within financial services or asset management.
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CPA required; MBA a plus.
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Expertise in U.S. GAAP, with the ability to apply technical guidance to new products and transactions.
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Strong knowledge of asset management accounting, including 40 Act funds and private equity.
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Demonstrated understanding of accounting standards impacting the industry (e.g., revenue recognition, leases, consolidation, variable interest entities, compensation arrangements, investments, FX, liabilities vs. equity).
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Proficiency with financial systems such as SAP, Workiva, OneStream.
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Advanced Excel skills, with the ability to integrate emerging AI tools.
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Exceptional communication skills, detail orientation, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
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Self-starter with the capacity to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across global finance and business teams.
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
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