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Head of Accounting

United States, Chicago Employment contract 270000.00 - 350000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted April 23, 2026
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The Head of Accounting will lead the firm’s technical accounting and policy function, ensuring high-quality financial reporting under US GAAP and IFRS and strong US regulatory accounting outcomes. This role partners closely with Finance leadership, Risk, Legal/Compliance, and the business to translate complex transactions into clear accounting conclusions, scalable policies, and audit-ready execution. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong judgment, speed, and the ability to lead through ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibility

  • Own the firm’s technical accounting agenda, including research, interpretation, and application of US GAAP and IFRS to complex transactions and new products
  • Lead the development, maintenance, and governance of global accounting policies, memos, and position papers
  • ensure conclusions are well-supported and practical to operate
  • Advise on accounting impacts of business initiatives (new products, legal entity changes, intercompany arrangements), including P&L and balance sheet implications
  • Ensure the firm’s financial statements, disclosures, and management reporting are prepared in accordance with US GAAP and/or IFRS, with consistent application across entities and regions
  • Drive accounting judgments related to financial instruments, consolidation, revenue recognition, leases, share-based payments, and impairments
  • Partner with external auditors on technical positions, emerging issues, and audit requests
  • manage discussions to timely resolution
  • Own accounting support for US regulatory reporting (e.g., broker-dealer and other regulated-entity reporting requirements), ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance
  • Interpret and implement regulatory accounting guidance that affects statutory capital, net capital, and regulated entity financial statements (as applicable)
  • Coordinate with Compliance and Legal on regulatory inquiries, examinations, and ongoing reporting obligations
  • Establish and maintain a strong accounting control framework, including documentation, review standards, segregation of duties, and evidence retention
  • Drive continuous improvement of close and reporting processes, including automation and systems enhancements that improve accuracy and speed
  • Build and mentor a high-performing team
  • set clear expectations, develop talent, and create durable operating rhythms
  • Serve as the senior accounting advisor to Finance leadership and key stakeholders
  • Communicate complex accounting topics clearly to non-accountants and senior executives
  • drive decisions with a bias toward timely execution
  • Monitor and prepare for changes in accounting standards and regulatory guidance
  • lead implementation and change management

Requirements

  • 12–15+ years of progressive experience in technical accounting, financial reporting, accounting advisory, or controllership within financial services or other complex environments
  • Deep expertise in US GAAP
  • strong working knowledge of IFRS (or vice versa), with demonstrated ability to operate in multi-reporting frameworks
  • Experience with US regulatory accounting/reporting in a regulated environment (e.g., broker-dealer, bank, asset manager, fintech with regulatory reporting), including interaction with regulators or examinations
  • Proven track record leading technical accounting projects across multiple stakeholders and driving issues to resolution
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
  • CPA strongly preferred (Master’s/MBA a plus)
  • Exceptional technical depth with practical, business-oriented judgment
  • Strong leadership presence
  • able to influence across levels and functions
  • Execution-focused and decisive
  • comfortable operating in ambiguity and under tight deadlines
  • Clear communicator with strong writing skills (policy memos, position papers, audit-ready documentation)
  • High ownership mindset with a strong control orientation and commitment to quality

What we offer

  • discretionary bonus
  • benefits package
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