Accounting Policy Manager — GAAP & M&A Expert

invesco; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Invesco seeks a Manager of Accounting Policy to provide authoritative technical guidance on complex transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and financial reporting implications. The role collaborates with Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Legal, HR, Fund Accounting and business teams across the firm.

The candidate will review and develop policy documentation, perform analyses on revenue recognition, consolidation, and impairment matters, and support the corporate audit, while embracing industry

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting.
• CPA certification.
• 6+ years public accounting, US GAAP accounting policy and/or SEC reporting work experience.
• Experience drafting technical accounting memoranda and policy documentation.
• Knowledge of Financial Services Industry preferred.

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.
• The ideal candidate will be able to implement industry best practices to Invesco’s financial reporting processes.

Skills

US GAAP accounting

policy documentation

complex transactions

communication skills

leadership

change management

analysis and research

ability to simplify complex issues

Education

Accounting degree (Bachelors/Masters)

CPA

Job description

Invesco seeks a Manager of Accounting Policy to provide authoritative technical guidance on complex transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and financial reporting implications. The role collaborates with Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Legal, HR, Fund Accounting and business teams across the firm.

The candidate will review and develop policy documentation, perform analyses on revenue recognition, consolidation, and impairment matters, and support the corporate audit, while embracing industry