AVP, Corporate Controller - External Reporting

Jefferies; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferies is seeking an AVP, External Reporting Controller to oversee the SEC quarterly financial reporting process and ensure compliance with financial regulations. This role requires strong accounting and analytical skills, with exposure to senior management and significant responsibilities in financial statement preparation and review.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Annual discretionary incentive and retention bonus

401(k) benefits

Paid time off packages

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience required.
• Strong accounting and analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively with teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee SEC quarterly financial reporting.
• Prepare financial statements for audited subsidiaries.
• Ensure compliance with SEC and GAAP.

Skills

Accounting

Analytical Skills

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA

Tools

Workiva

Job description

AVP, External Reporting Controller

Corporate Controllers at Jefferies are the gatekeepers of the Firm’s books and records – responsible for coordinating with other controller, operations and other Finance groups to ensure that all activity is properly recorded and reflected in the General Ledger. Our focus is on controls and we work closely with various departments to ensure accuracy and the integrity of the Firm’s financial statements at both the consolidated and legal entity level.

Job Description:
•Reports to VP in External Reporting
•Exposure to senior members of Jefferies, including the Chief Accounting Officer and the Global Controller, and will interact closely with the Jefferies Accounting Policy Group
•Oversee and manage key aspects of the SEC quarterly financial reporting process, including performing data analysis and reviewing disclosure submissions, particularly in more complex and higher-risk areas such as derivatives, VIEs, and investments
•Support the identification and implementation of opportunities to automate workflows and streamline financial statement disclosures
•Interact with Product Control, Treasury and Risk functions to communicate disclosure requirements, review submissions and resolve discrepancies in a timely fashion
•Prepare financial statements and footnote disclosures for certain standalone audited subsidiaries
•Coordinate with external auditors for assigned reporting areas
•Monitor financial reporting developments, including drafting of new disclosures as necessary
•Research competitor filings to benchmark and further develop Jefferies external disclosures
•Review XBRL tagging
•Ensure compliance with SEC and GAAP reporting requirements and SOX controls
•Other responsibilities and ad-hoc projects as assigned

Skills & Experience:
•5+ years of relevant experience required
•Bachelor’s degree in accounting
•Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
•Strong accounting and analytical skills
•Strong written and verbal communication skills
•Ability to work effectively with teams across the organization as well as act as an effective liaison with external subsidiaries
•Strong Excel skills required (pivot tables, vlookups, etc.)
•Workiva experience preferred
•Derivative and/or fair value reporting experience a plus

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range of $110,000 - $140,000

About Us

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (‘‘Jefferies,’’ ‘‘we,’’ ‘‘us’’ or ‘‘our’’) is a U.S.-headquartered global full service, integrated investment banking and securities firm. Our largest subsidiary, Jefferies LLC, a U.S. broker-dealer, was founded in the U.S. in 1962 and our first international operating subsidiary, Jefferies International Limited, a U.K. broker-dealer, wasestablishedin the U.K. in 1986. Our strategy focuses on continuing to build out our investment banking effort, enhancing our capital marketsbusinessesand further developing our Leucadia Asset Management alternative asset management platform. We offer deep sectorexpertiseacross a full range of products and services in investment banking, equities, fixed income, asset and wealth management in the Americas, Europe and the Middle East and Asia.

The salary offered will take into consideration an individual’s experience level and qualifications. In addition to salary, Jefferies Financial Group is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time employees or part- time employees, who are scheduled to work at least 30 hours or more per week, including 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. Jefferies also offers paid time off packages that include planned time off (e.g., vacation), unplanned time off (e.g., sick leave), and paid holidays, and for full time employees, paid parental leave.