Vice President - Corporate Controller - New York

Evercore; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life and disability insurance

Well‑being resources and programs

Paid holidays and leave

Job summary

Evercore is seeking a Vice President, Corporate Controller to lead Technology Investment accounting and cost oversight within the Finance team in New York. The role drives budgeting, forecasting, and monthly/quarterly closes, while supporting public reporting and strategic analyses for senior leadership.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's in accounting or finance, with CPA a plus, and 8–9+ years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and leadership ability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or equivalent a plus.
• 8–9+ years of progressive experience in accounting/finance within financial services.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Technology Investment accounting and cost governance; manage budgeting, forecasting, and monthly/quarterly closes.
• Lead centralized technology investment reporting and support junior team members.
• Coordinate cross‑functional financial reporting with global corporate groups and SEC filings support.
• Provide variance analysis on budget-to-actuals for non‑compensation expenses and present to senior leadership.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or equivalent (a plus)

Tools

ERP platforms

Financial systems

Microsoft Excel (advanced)

Job description

Evercore is seeking a highly motivated Vice President, Corporate Controller to join the Finance team, reporting to the Group Controller – Corporate Functions. This role will play an integral part in supporting the Firm’s Corporate Group Functions, with focused ownership of the accounting and cost oversight of the Firm’s Technology Investment and its broader impact across the organization. The successful candidate will contribute to the groups’ budgeting, forecasting, and monthly/quarterly close processes, own accounting coverage of Technology Investment, lead key centralized Corporate Financing reporting packages, and support and develop junior team members. This role will also be responsible for preparing and maintaining support schedules that contribute to the Firm’s quarterly and annual public reporting.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage and lead Technology Investment finance/accounting oversight, providing focused ownership of a rapidly growing cost base to maintain effective cost governance and support timely decision‑making
• Lead and enhance the ongoing management of contingent worker and employee capitalization processes
• Manage the annual technology investment plan, partnering closely with the Technology SLT to deliver accurate and timely analysis
• Proactively identify accounting booking errors, cost trends, and cost‑saving and optimization opportunities across the Technology Investment portfolio

Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Consolidate the global corporate picture of financials across regions and functions into a single, coherent view for senior leadership, advancing operational priorities and cross‑functional initiatives
• Enhance and manage centralized corporate reporting processes, streamlining workflows in response to growing global reporting requirements and collaborating cross‑functionally with global corporate groups on key business initiatives
• Support Corporate Group compensation planning, partnering with HCG to model, track, and analyze compensation across the corporate functions
• Provide variance analysis on budget-to-actual results of non‑compensation expenses to corporate group leaders and Group Controller on a monthly/quarterly basis
• Synthesize complex financial analysis into clear, actionable communications and management presentation materials for quarterly reviews and Management Committee requests
• Provide additional support for ad hoc strategic analyses, improving depth of review and reducing concentration and key‑person risk

Accounting Operations

• Partner with the Head of Procurement to help build out an understanding of our firms licenses and contingent workers
• Collaborate closely with the Accounts Payable and Finance/Controller teams in the US and Europe to ensure accurate invoice and accrual processing, including reviewing entries during month‑end close and initiating reclassifications or updates as needed
• Coordinate with the SEC/Accounting Policy team to provide support for filings, as needed
• Ensure month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes are completed on time and accurately
• Manage internal projects and ensure proper accounting for related project expenses, including project timing, recognition of newly acquired assets, and review of new and existing contracts

Specific Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a strong team‑based attitude and work ethic. They will be ambitious and resourceful, as well as intellectually curious and eager to learn. Additional qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent a plus 8/9+ years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, or a related role within financial services, including experience leading or managing others
• Experience mentoring, developing, and liaising with junior members of the team
• Experience with technology investment accounting, capitalization, and cost governance preferred
• Experience with financial systems and ERP platforms
• Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, accuracy, and analysis in day‑to‑day workflows
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel (advanced functions, financial modeling)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with senior leadership and external stakeholders
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
• Integrity and sound ethical judgment
• Strategic, adaptable mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement

Expected Base Salary Range: $140,000 - $150,000

This position requires valid United States work authorization and is not eligible for employer visa sponsorship.

In addition to a competitive base salary, employees may be eligible to receive a discretionary bonus delivered in the form of cash and/or deferred equity. Evercore also offers a variety of benefits and programs, subject to eligibility. These include, but are not limited to:

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance, including healthcare savings and reimbursements accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life and disability insurance, including additional voluntary financial protection insurance
• Well‑being resources and programs, including mental health and mindfulness programs, digital wellness platforms, well‑being events, and targeted on‑site health services
• Family‑building and family‑support benefits
• Paid parental, caregiver, marriage and bereavement leave
• Commuter benefits, health club membership discounts, and other corporate discounts
• Paid holidays, vacation days, personal days, sick days, and volunteer opportunities

About Evercore: Evercore (NYSE: EVR) is a premier global independent investment banking advisory firm. We are dedicated to helping our clients achieve superior results through trusted independent and innovative advice on matters of strategic significance to boards of directors, management teams, and shareholders - including mergers and acquisitions, shareholder advisory, restructurings, and capital structure. Evercore also assists clients in raising public, private capital, delivers equity research, equity sales and agency trading execution, in addition to providing wealth and investment management services to high‑net‑worth individuals. Founded in 1995, the Firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices and affiliate offices in major financial centers in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. For more information, please visit www.evercore.com.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

Evercore is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against individuals because of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin or ancestry, mental or physical disability, age, veteran status, military status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or immigration or citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law (referred to as “protected status”), in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.