Overview
JOB DESCRIPTION
Corporate Controllers at Jefferies are the gatekeepers of the Firm’s books and records. We play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data by coordinating closely with other controller teams, operations, and Finance groups. Our primary focus is on maintaining controls and ensuring that all financial activity is properly recorded and reflected in the General Ledger. We work closely with various departments to ensure the reliability of the Firm’s financial statements at both the consolidated and legal entity level.
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced, financial control oriented Corporate Controller to join our accounting team. This role will be responsible for ensuring robust internal controls, policies, and procedures are in place across key corporate processes, including Fixed Assets, Leases, Prepaid Assets, and the General Ledger. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of financial statements and demonstrate strong technical accounting expertise in compliance with US GAAP. In addition, the candidate should be knowledgeable in emerging technologies, including AI-driven tools, and be open to adopting and leveraging new technologies to enhance efficiency and strengthen financial processes. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are essential, with the ability to clearly articulate and document processes, controls, and recommendations related to financial reporting in a concise and timely manner.
Primary Responsibilities
- Own the accounting, review, and reconciliation of the Firm’s lease and fixed asset portfolio.
- Maintain the integrity of controls over the general ledger and lease accounting system.
- Manage updates to the Firm’s chart of accounts, cost centers, and business units.
- Prepare equity pick up journals and review the equity roll forward, including related disclosures.
- Coordinate the amortization of prepaid account balances with offshore counterparts and regional controller teams.
- Own the reconciliation, substantiation, and reporting of various financial statement accounts, including leases, fixed assets, and prepaids.
- Collaborate with offshore corporate accountants to manage deliverables and ensure timely execution.
- Ensure the timely and accurate production of financial disclosures,
- Develop and maintain policies and procedures for certain Corporate processes in collaboration with global teams.
- Demonstrate a proven ability to transform processes, driving efficiency, standardization, and automation were appropriate.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- 7+ years of experience in accounting.
- Demonstrated experience in fixed Asset and lease accounting.
- Proficiency in Peoplesoft or a comparable ERP system.
- Expertise leveraging AI-driven tools to extract, analyze, and interpret financial information, with a willingness to adopt and utilize emerging technologies.
Primary Location: Jersey City Full Time Salary Range of $120,000-$130,000
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.
