Accounting Vice President

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking an experienced and strategic SVP/Vice President of Accounting to help manage the firm’s accounting team with a direct reporting line to the Global Controller. This role will oversee the monthly close process, financial reporting, audits, and ensure compliance with regulatory and internal standards. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, strong leadership capabilities, and a proactive approach to process improvement in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across multiple entities and investment vehicles.
• Oversee the preparation and review of GAAP-compliant financial statements, including consolidation and intercompany eliminations.
• Coordinate and manage external audits, including preparation of audit schedules and resolution of audit findings.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
• Partner with the deal teams, treasury, and legal to support transaction execution and post-close accounting.
• Collaborate with FP&A and senior leadership on financial analysis, reporting, and strategic initiatives.
• Drive finance transformation initiatives, including ERP upgrades and reporting automation.
• Support regulatory reporting and compliance.
• Lead and mentor a team of accounting professionals, fostering a team culture of excellence and accountability.

Candidate requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA required.
• 8 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within financial services.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP, financial reporting, and audit processes.
• Experience with investment vehicles, structured credit entities preferred but not required.
• Proven leadership experience managing and complex close processes.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Primary Location: New York, NY Full Time Salary Range of $140,000-$200,000.

About Us

Jefferies is a leading global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm that provides advisory, sales and trading, research, and wealth and asset management services. With more than 40 offices around the world, we offer insights and expertise to investors, companies, and governments.

At Jefferies, we are committed to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences and supports a workforce that is reflective of the communities where we work and live. As a result, we are able to pool our collective insights and intelligence to provide fresh and innovative thinking for our clients.

Jefferies is committed to creating and sustaining a workforce that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, pregnancy, age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, marital status, domestic partner status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by applicable law. We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. As part of this commitment, Jefferies will extend reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable law.

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.