Associate Director, Corporate Accounting Manager

Why work for us? A career at Janus Henderson is more than a job—it’s about investing in a brighter future together.

About the Role

You will play an integral leadership role in the overall management and direction of all Corporate Accounting departmental operations and staff, primarily within the Expenses team. Responsibilities include:

• Providing leadership and direction for corporate financial policies and procedures, consolidations, and corporate governance.
• Maintaining the company’s system of accounts and keeping books and records on all company transactions and assets.
• Overseeing general accounting and control activities such as journal entries, consolidations, account analysis and reconciliation, and ensuring data integrity in financial systems.
• Coordinating the monthly closing processes and acting as a point of contact with external auditors.
• Keeping abreast of “best practices” in corporate governance and internal controls and incorporating them into the company’s systems.
• Managing staff, including decisions on employment, performance appraisals, training, disciplinary actions, and salary adjustments.
• Liaising with other departments to understand initiatives, assess financial reporting impacts, and ensure proper accounting treatment.
• Providing financial information for audits, SEC, and IRS requests while maintaining historical records.
• Developing, implementing, and maintaining departmental policies, procedures, and internal work standards to enhance efficiency.
• Planning, implementing, and executing internal controls.
• Carrying out other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations.
• Generous holiday policies.
• Excellent health and wellbeing benefits, including corporate membership to Wellhub.
• Paid volunteer time.
• Support for professional development, including tuition/qualification reimbursement.
• Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services.
• Unique employee events and programs, including a 14er challenge.
• Complimentary beverages, snacks, and employee happy hours.

Requirements

• Ten or more years of related accounting experience.
• CPA preferred.
• Combination of public accounting and/or industry experience.
• Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Skills

• Must have:
  • Skilled in management of both principles and people.
  • Strong analytical and reasoning abilities.
  • Ability to establish credibility and be decisive.
  • High energy and comfort performing multifaceted projects.
  • Self-starter with a high degree of motivation and initiative.
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to resolve complex problems positively and professionally.
  • Comfortable and effective in interactions with executive-level management.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Yes.

Growth Opportunities

• Mentoring.
• Leadership development programs.
• Regular training.
• Career development services.
• Continuing education courses.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $100,000 - $110,000. This position may also be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus award from the profit pool, funded based on company profits. Individual bonuses are determined by company, department, team, and individual performance.