Senior Corporate Accountant

Janus Henderson Investors; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous holiday policies

Paid volunteer time

Professional development opportunities

Maternity/paternity leave

Headspace subscription

ClassPass membership

Employee events

Job summary

Janus Henderson Investors is seeking a detail-oriented corporate accountant in Denver to support journal entries, analyses and monthly close processes. You will work across departments to ensure accurate financial data and participate in finance transformation initiatives.

The role requires 2–4 years in corporate or public accounting, a bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent, and solid knowledge of GAAP. Proficiency in Excel (and SAP preferred) will help you succeed.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years corporate or public accounting experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent required.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Good working knowledge of GAAP.
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel; SAP preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal direction.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of journal entries, financial analyses and statements including reconciliations.
• Make recommendations on accounting for reserves, assets and expenditures.
• Research and resolve various accounting items.
• Support department procedures and systems implementation.
• Understand data flow and use computer-based accounting programs.
• Collaborate with other departments to maintain information flow.
• File and maintain records of corporate accounting data.
• Contribute to finance transformation and current/future state assessments.
• Create current/future state process maps and document design decisions.
• Engage with process owners to resolve emerging transformation issues.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Ability to work with minimal direction

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent

Tools

SAP

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Why work for us?

A career at Janus Henderson is more than a job, it’s about investing in a brighter future together .

Our Mission at Janus Henderson is to help clients define and achieve superior financial outcomes through differentiated insights, disciplined investments, and world-class service. We will do this by protecting and growing our core business, amplifying our strengths and diversifying where we have the right.

Our Values are key to driving our success, and are at the heart of everything we do:

Clients Come First - Always | Execution Supersedes Intention | Together We Win | Diversity Improves Results | Truth Builds Trust

If our mission, values, and purpose align with your own, we would love to hear from you!

Your opportunity

• Assist in the preparation of journal entries, financial analyses and financial statements including supporting documentation, income statements and balance sheets and other financial statements and reports and monthly account reconciliations and fluctuation explanations
• Make recommendations relative to the accounting of reserves, assets, and expenditures
• Research and resolves a variety of accounting items
• Make recommendations and assists with the implementation of departmental procedures and systems
• Understand the flow of data and how to use the various computer-based accounting programs
• Work with other departments to maintain information flow and respond to inquiries regarding financial transactions
• File and maintain records of Corporate Accounting data
• Carry out other duties as assigned
• Support Finance transformation through participating in current state and future state assessment activities
• Creation of current state assessment documents with all the gaps including process, technology, controls, and changes documented
• Develop future state process maps and document key design decisions
• Work with process owners to identify and resolve all emerging issues on transformation program

What to expect when you join our firm

• Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations
• Generous Holiday policies
• Paid volunteer time to step away from your desk and into the community
• Support to grow through professional development courses, tuition/qualification reimbursement and more
• Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services
• Complimentary subscription to Headspace – the mindfulness app
• Corporate membership to ClassPass and other health and well-being benefits
• Unique employee events and programs including a 14er challenge
• Complimentary beverages, snacks and all employee Happy Hours

Must have skills

• 2-4 years Corporate Accounting or Public Accounting experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent required
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Good working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Word and Excel; SAP preferred
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with minimal direction

Nice to have skills

• Experience with SAP S4 HANA or ECC
• Accounting system upgrade project experience
• Understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

Supervisory responsibilities

• No

Potential for growth

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

Compensation information

The base salary range for this position is $85,000-$90,000. This range is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different. This role will remain open through October 27, 2026.

Colorado law requires an estimated closing date for job postings. Please don't be discouraged from applying if you see this date has passed.

At Janus Henderson Investors we’re committed to an inclusive and supportive environment. We believe diversity improves results and we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. Don’t worry if you don’t think you tick every box, we still want to hear from you! We understand everyone has different commitments and while we can’t accommodate every flexible working request, we’re happy to be asked about work flexibility and our hybrid working environment. If you need any reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process, please get in touch and let us know at [e-mail]

Annual Bonus Opportunity

Position may be eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus award from the profit pool. The profit pool is funded based on Company profits. Individual bonuses are determined based on Company, department, team and individual performance.

Benefits

Janus Henderson is committed to offering a comprehensive total rewards package to eligible employees that includes; competitive compensation, pension/retirement plans, and various health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits. To learn more about our offerings please visit the Why Join Us section on the career page here .

Equal Opportunity Employer

Janus Henderson Investors is an equal opportunity employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

All applications are subject to background checks.

Janus Henderson (including its subsidiaries) will not maintain existing or sponsor new industry registrations or licenses where not supported by an employee’s job functions (as determined by Janus Henderson at its sole discretion).

You should be willing to adhere to the provisions of our Investment Advisory Code of Ethics related to personal securities activities and other disclosure and certification requirements, including past political contributions and political activities. Applicants’ past political contributions or activity may impact applicants’ eligibility for this position.

You will be expected to understand the regulatory obligations of the firm, and abide by the regulated entity requirements and JHI policies applicable for your role.