External Reporting Associate

Job Description

• Reports to VP in External Reporting
• Exposure to senior members of Jefferies, including the Chief Accounting Officer and the Global Controller, and will interact closely with the Jefferies Accounting Policy Group
• Support the identification and implementation of opportunities to automate workflows and streamline financial statement disclosures
• Interact with Product Control, Treasury and Risk functions to communicate disclosure requirements, review submissions and resolve discrepancies in a timely fashion
• Prepare financial statements and footnote disclosures for certain standalone audited subsidiaries
• Coordinate with external auditors for assigned reporting areas
• Monitor financial reporting developments, including drafting of new disclosures as necessary
• Research competitor filings to benchmark and further develop Jefferies external disclosures
• Review XBRL tagging
• Ensure compliance with SEC and GAAP reporting requirements and SOX controls
• Other responsibilities and ad-hoc projects as assigned

• 2+ years of relevant experience required
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
• Strong accounting and analytical skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with teams across the organization as well as act as an effective liaison with external subsidiaries
• Strong Excel skills required (pivot tables, vlookups, etc.)
• Workiva experience preferred

Primary Location New York Full Time Salary Range of $70,000-$95,000.