VP - Corporate Accounting

Cyperus Group LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Cyperus Group LLC seeks a Vice President – Corporate Accounting in New York to lead a high‑performing team responsible for corporate accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls. The role partners with Finance, FP&A, and Technology to improve reporting, data integrity, and processes.

The senior leader will drive strategic initiatives, oversee complex accounting matters, and ensure timely external reporting and SOX compliance within a global finance organization.

Qualifications

• CPA certification required; 10+ years in accounting/finance, preferably in financial services.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with complex accounting, financial instruments, investments, and corporate finance activities.
• Experience with SEC reporting and preparation of supporting schedules.
• Leadership experience with high-performing teams.
• Ability to drive process, technology, and reporting improvements.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills; attention to detail.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication across seniority levels.
• Self-starter in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing accounting team.
• Oversee accounting and financial reporting across corporate finance activities.
• Partner with FP&A on forecasting, variance analysis, and insights.
• Review complex accounting matters involving instruments and investments.
• Drive process improvements and partner with Technology on scalable solutions.
• Maintain and enhance accounting systems and reporting capabilities.
• Collaborate with business units and Finance partners on data accuracy.
• Support SEC and other external financial reporting requirements.
• Partner with auditors on financial statement audits and SOX compliance.
• Ensure reconciliations and intercompany balances are accurate.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

SEC reporting

GAAP knowledge

Process improvement

Team coaching

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Self-starter

Education

CPA

Job description

A leading global investment management firm is seeking a Vice President – Corporate Accounting to join its Finance organization in New York. This senior‑level position will have broad responsibility across financial reporting, complex accounting, expense management, treasury‑related activities, internal controls, and process improvement.

The Vice President will lead a high-performing team while partnering extensively with senior stakeholders across Finance, FP&A, Technology, and the broader business. The role offers significant exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to drive strategic initiatives, enhance reporting capabilities, and implement technology-enabled solutions across a sophisticated global finance organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing accounting team.
• Oversee accounting and financial reporting across a range of corporate finance activities, including investments, funding, liquidity, hedging, intercompany transactions, and expenses.
• Manage internal and external reporting, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and timely delivery.
• Partner with FP&A on forecasting, variance analysis, and financial insights.
• Review and oversee complex accounting matters involving financial instruments, investments, and other corporate activities.
• Drive process improvements and partner with Technology to develop scalable solutions that enhance reporting, controls, workflow efficiency, and data integrity.
• Maintain and enhance accounting systems and related reporting capabilities.
• Collaborate with business units and Finance partners to ensure the accuracy of underlying data and effective operational coordination.
• Support SEC and other external financial reporting requirements, including the preparation and review of supporting schedules.
• Partner with internal and external auditors on financial statement audits and related requirements.
• Oversee SOX compliance and maintain a strong internal control environment.
• Ensure timely reconciliations and accurate accounting and settlement of intercompany balances.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, ideally within financial services.
• CPA required.
• Public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience with complex accounting, financial instruments, investments, and/or corporate finance activities.
• Exposure to SEC reporting and preparation of supporting financial schedules.
• Strong leadership experience with a demonstrated ability to develop and manage high-performing teams.
• Proven ability to identify inefficiencies and drive meaningful process, technology, and reporting improvements.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to partner effectively across functions and seniority levels.
• Self‑starter who thrives in a fast‑paced, highly collaborative environment.