Vice President of Financial Reporting

VP – Financial Reporting & Corporate Controllership | Financial Services | NYC Hybrid

A leading global financial services firm is seeking an VP of Financial Reporting & Corporate Controllership to join its New York-based Finance organization. Reporting directly to the Global Controller, this individual will play a key leadership role across consolidated financial reporting, legal entity accounting, technical accounting, and corporate controllership.

This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership position partnering closely with the CFO, Global Controller, Treasury, Investor Relations, SEC Reporting, FP&A, Product Control, Tax, and Technical Accounting teams.

Key Responsibilities

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• Lead preparation and review of quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements under U.S. GAAP
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• Own the consolidated financial reporting calendar and related reporting processes
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• Coordinate annual audits and quarterly reviews with external auditors
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• Lead quarterly consolidated results discussions with senior Finance leadership
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• Oversee applicable regulatory financial filings
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• Support debt offerings and other capital markets transactions from an accounting and financial reporting perspective
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• Serve as senior controller for significant legal entities and corporate activities
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• Oversee month-end close, including consolidations, intercompany activity, accruals, financing/investing activity, and income taxes
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• Review balance sheet and P&L substantiation and variance analysis
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• Lead technical accounting assessments for complex transactions, new accounting standards, significant transactions, and entity structure changes
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• Maintain accounting policies, reporting governance, and internal controls
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• Lead automation, systems, and finance transformation initiatives
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• Recruit, develop, and mentor the controllership team
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Qualifications

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• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
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• CPA required
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• 12+ years of accounting and financial reporting experience within financial services
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• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, consolidated financial reporting, legal entity accounting, and corporate accounting
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• Big Four public accounting experience strongly preferred
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• Experience working within a complex, global financial services organization
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• Strong technical accounting and financial statement presentation/disclosure experience
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• Experience with Oracle Fusion, Essbase, HFM, and/or Workiva preferred
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• Strong leadership, project management, communication, and analytical skills
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• Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on within a deadline-driven reporting environment
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