Senior Accountant, Accounting Policy & Controls (Remote)

CFA Institute; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to promoting financial integrity. As a Senior Accountant, you'll lead audit preparations, ensure compliance with US GAAP, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. This role offers a flexible and inclusive work environment, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional growth. Be part of a global community committed to ethical standards and excellence in the investment profession. If you're ready to make a positive impact and grow your career, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage

Generous leave and time off

Competitive retirement plans

Flexible work options

Wellness programs

Education support

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of technical accounting and auditing experience.
• Demonstrated ability to research and interpret U.S. GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit preparations and resolve compliance issues.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP standards.
• Develop and maintain a COSO-based internal control framework.

Skills

Technical Accounting

Auditing

US GAAP Compliance

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

CPA Certification

Job description

Join Us in Shaping Global Financial Integrity

At CFA Institute, we are a global community of investment professionals dedicated to promoting the highest standards of ethics, education, and professional excellence. We are seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Senior Accountant, Accounting Policy & Controls to contribute to our financial governance efforts.

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Accountant in the Accounting Policy & Controls team, you will:

• Lead audit preparations and resolve compliance issues in coordination with external and internal audit teams.

• Ensure compliance with US GAAP standards.

• Execute technical accounting duties such as investment and HTC accounting, intercompany transactions, consolidations, and derivative valuations.

• Research emerging GAAP issues and assess regulatory needs for potential global office locations.

• Develop and maintain a COSO-based internal control framework.

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams such as Tax, Internal Audit, and external auditors.

What You’ll Bring

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5–10 years of technical accounting accounting and auditing experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.

• CPA required.

• Demonstrated ability to research and interpret U.S. GAAP.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Global cultural orientation and experience working in international environments.

• Project management experience with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• A growth mindset and entrepreneurial approach to challenges.

• Experience supporting multi-national financial operations.

Why Join Us?

At CFA Institute, you'll be part of a mission-driven organization with a global footprint. We offer a flexible, inclusive, and innovative work environment that promotes growth and professional development. You’ll collaborate with people who are passionate about finance, integrity, and positive global impact.

At CFA Institute, we are committed to transparency and equity in our hiring process. In compliance with wage transparency laws in many of the jurisdictions in which we recruit, we provide the following information regarding compensation for this position:

Expected salary range: $85,000 - $95,000 annually

Other benefits include eligibility for annual incentives, 12% pension employer contribution, and competitive medical benefits.

All salary ranges are subject to adjustment based on experience, education, and other factors relevant to the position. CFA Institute is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

About CFA Institute

CFA Institute are the global leader in investment excellence and ethics. With nearly 200,000 charterholders across 160 markets, we drive professional growth, ethical behavior, and better markets. We care about our employees’ well-being, offering industry-leading benefits like:

• Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family

• Generous leave and time off

• Competitive retirement plans

• Flexible work options

• Wellness, education, and support programs

If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to click “Apply” and complete our three-minute application.

Be part of a team committed to putting investors first and growing economies. Follow us @CFAInstitute on LinkedIn and X.

Important Message: Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements as CFA Institute cannot make assumptions about your education, experience, or location. We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. CFA Institute prohibits both discrimination and harassment with regard to all identifying characteristics: any individual employee, group of employees, or prospective employee on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, religion, creed or belief, age, marital or partnership status, marital or family status, care giver status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, physical abilities/qualities, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, predisposing genetic characteristic, military or veteran status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence or sex offense or stalking, unemployment status, infectious disease carrier status, migrant worker status, educational background, socio-economic status, geographic location and culture or any other basis protected by applicable law. This policy impacts all aspects of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, development, promotion, demotion, layoff, recall, furlough, transfer, leave of absence, and dismissal. This is a global policy that applies to all CFA Institute employees, regardless of location.

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