Accounting Policy

About the role

The Accounting Policy Advisor is responsible for executing complex accounting matters, implementing and applying accounting policies, collaborating with and advising the front office and Finance management on significant transactions, and representing the Controllers on key control initiatives and control committees.

Responsibilities

• Research technical accounting issues supporting multiple businesses throughout the firm.
• Prepare technical accounting memos to document and support conclusions reached on accounting research.
• Assist in the implementation of new accounting standards.
• Interact with various functions across the finance department, such as Product and Corporate Controllers, Treasury and Risk Management, to communicate technical accounting conclusions and related financial statement impacts, and assist in the development of processes to support the related accounting treatment.
• Prepare certain elements of the financial statements and footnote disclosures, such as disclosures related to variable interest entities.
• Maintain awareness of new accounting developments and their potential impact on Jefferies.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong technical accounting background and experience within the financial services industry.
• Ability to analyze and communicate complex, technical matters succinctly and in non-technical terms, both in person and in writing.
• Practicality and consideration of overall organizational needs.
• Strong execution skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across corporate functions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• CPA required.
• Financial services background is a plus.

Skills

• Technical accounting knowledge.
• Understanding of financial statements and footnotes.
• Ability to analyze and assess technical accounting guidance.

Benefits

Includes an annual discretionary incentive and retention bonus, competitive employee benefits, including medical, dental & vision coverage, 401(k), life, accident, and disability insurance, and wellness programs. Also includes paid time off packages that include planned time off, unplanned time off, and paid holidays, and for full-time employees, paid parental leave.