Manager, Acctg Policy & Controls

About Invesco

As one of the world’s leading independent global investment firms, Invesco is dedicated to rethinking possibilities for our clients. By delivering the combined power of our distinctive investment management capabilities, we provide a wide range of investment strategies and vehicles to our clients around the world. If you're looking for challenging work, intelligent colleagues, and exposure across a global footprint, come explore your potential at Invesco.

About the role

The Manager, Accounting Policy provides authoritative technical accounting guidance on complex and strategic transactions, mergers and acquisitions, evaluating financial reporting implications, and developing formal accounting positions. The role will collaborate with colleagues and senior leadership across Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Legal, HR, Fund Accounting, and business teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform periodic reviews over technical accounting areas including consolidation and VIE assessments, segment reporting, loss contingencies, revenue recognition and management fee arrangements, restructuring, and impairment matters.
• Perform ad hoc accounting analysis/research projects as they arise, which may include new standard implementations, business combinations, or other complex transactions.
• Review quarterly financial statements and other publicly reported financial information (including 10-Qs and 10-Ks) and provide quality assurance.
• Assess emerging disclosure risks and identify/implement the appropriate response.
• Provide Finance leadership with peer analysis of current industry trends and topics.
• Provide support for the corporate audit, stepping in to assist accounting team members when required.
• Implement industry best practices to Invesco’s financial reporting processes.

Requirements

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting.
• CPA certification.
• 6+ years of public accounting, US GAAP accounting policy, and/or SEC reporting work experience.
• Experience drafting technical accounting memoranda and policy documentation.
• Knowledge of the Financial Services Industry is preferred.
• Ability to simplify complex issues for a non-technical audience.
• Growth mindset and a strong appetite to learn and develop.
• Ability to deal with and manage change in a fluid environment, prioritize multiple competing projects, and focus resources accordingly.
• Solid understanding of technical accounting concepts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to empathize with a wide range of stakeholder perspectives.
• Strong grasp of technology and systems; ability to lead the organization in adopting new technology and ensure its proper utilization.

Benefits

• Flexible paid time off.
• Hybrid work schedule.
• 401(K) matching of 100% up to the first 6% with a discretionary supplemental contribution.
• Health & wellbeing benefits.
• Parental Leave benefits.
• Employee stock purchase plan.

Schedule

Pursuant to Invesco’s Workplace Policy, employees are expected to comply with the firm’s most current workplace model, which includes spending at least four full days each week working in an Invesco office.